DPT 619 - Differential Diagnosis and Advanced Intervention Skills I

3 credit(s)
This course provides an integration of previous course work to problem solve complex, multi-system case studies. Burns, wound healing, diabetes, women’s health issues, incontinence, and amputations are covered. The course challenges the ability of students to use their current knowledge in (but not limited to) the basic sciences, case management, human development, communication and clinical reasoning skills, to problem solve aspects of evaluation and treatment for each case study. Prosthetic and orthotic management of patients will be included. New and advanced knowledge relevant to the cases pertaining to the integumentary, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, and neuromuscular systems will be provided through lectures and readings.
Prerequisite(s): DPT 511 and DPT 617.

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