PHTH 720 - PATHOPHYSIOLOGY AND DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF CARDIOVASCULAR, PULMONARY, AND OTHER SYSTEMS CONDITIONS

2-3 cr

Description This course examines medical/systemic conditions whose signs and/or symptoms present as cardiopulmonary or other non-musculoskeletal and non-neurologic systems problems. Students will learn screening, systems review, and examination skills designed to assist in the differentiation of pathological etiologies underlying disease and injury. Additional emphasis will be placed on identifying “red flags” that indicate physical therapist treatment may be contraindicated or referral to another health care professional is warranted. The course provides an in-depth overview of related pathophysiology and the mechanisms of common cardiopulmonary, integumentary, or other system diseases and disorders.

Prerequisites and Corequisites
Pre - requisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum

Notes
This course is designed to instruct physical therapy students in medical/systemic conditions whose signs and/or symptoms can present as neurological, muscular, &/or skeletal problems. Students will learn appropriate examination skills designed to assist the student in screening procedures to aid in patient assessment. Disease epidemiology, patient/client interview, systems review process, and nutritional aspects of disease will be discussed. Certain diseases associated with specific organ systems; as well as, diseases common to geriatric and adolescent populations will be covered.

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