PT 819 - Differential Diagnosis and Screening for Medical Conditions

3 credit hours

This course reviews information related to differential diagnosis of the major body systems including cardiovascular, pulmonary, hematological, gastrointestinal, renal and urinary, hepatic and biliary, endocrine, and immune systems. In addition, the student will be introduced to the concept of differential screening in physical therapy and an in-depth analysis of the interviewing process. This course is taught with the assumption that physical therapists function in an environment of direct access to physical therapy services. HP 805 tDPT Foundations