Medical Diagnostics

Course Description

Physical therapists are frequently called upon to make diagnostic decisions in both primary and tertiary care roles. Furthermore, diagnostic imaging information can impact the physical therapy plan of care. Physical therapists require a basic level of knowledge about diagnostic imaging including when and what imaging study may be indicated, how the information from diagnostic imaging impacts the evaluation and plan of care, and how to have an informed discussion about diagnostic imaging with both patients and colleagues. In the course, students will gain an appreciation for and begin to develop strategies to integrate data from medical diagnostic imaging procedures. These data will include results obtained from data derived from musculoskeletal, vascular, neurologic, cardiac and pulmonary imaging. The focus will be on utilizing clinical data that documents the status as well as the progression of disease and its impact on differential diagnosis, prognostication, and physical therapy interventions. The course meets weekly for lecture and discussion.

Code

PHTH 8139

Credits

2

Subject

PHTH