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    Apr 26, 2024  
2011-2012 Georgia Health Sciences University Catalog 
    
2011-2012 Georgia Health Sciences University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PTHP 7121 - General Concepts of Patient Management I



This course is designed to introduce the student to general physical therapy examination, evaluation, diagnosis and prognosis. Topics include introduction to the Guide for Physical Therapy, the disablement model, physical therapy diagnosis, clinical decision-making, documentation and outcomes. The student will begin to develop examination skills that include general systems review, patient interviewing techniques and introduction to tests and measures appropriate for general screens. Course content will be presented in a modified problem/case format and will include small group study, interactive labs, resource and lecture sessions.

Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 4

Course Level: Graduate Semester

Equivalent Course: DPTH7121


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