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Apr 18, 2024
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2020-21 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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PT 508 Medical Screening
(2 credits)
This course helps to prepare the physical therapist to assume the role of an independent practitioner working within a collaborative medical model. Inherent in this role is the ability to recognize clinical manifestations that suggest physician or other healthcare provider contact is warranted regarding a patient’s health status. Students apply the concept of threshold detection to identify impairments or “red flags” in medical screening that warrant referral to other professionals. An examination scheme is designed to promote efficient and effective collection of patient data to provide the structure for discussions. Patient cases are presented to illustrate important medical screening principles. Professional communication with patients and physicians is also a central theme.
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