Oct 31, 2024  
2021-2022 Graduate Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PT 7610 - Essentials of Medical Screening


2 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Entry into the PT program and successful completion of all prior DPT courses.
Description
This course introduces the student to principles of medical screening with emphasis on the evaluation of examination data to determine if a patient is appropriate for physical therapy intervention. The student will also learn how to perform the upper quarter and lower quarter screening exam. The art and science of a patient/client referral to other healthcare professionals is introduced per the APTA Code of Ethics, APTA Guide to Professional Conduct and the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice. Emphasis will be placed on how to relate/apply the information in clinical decision-making by the physical therapist.