PT 910 - Clinical Decision Making For Patients With Complex Problems II

Institution:

University of Kentucky

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Description:

This course is designed to enhance the diagnosis and management skills of PT practitioners in providing care to individuals with complex problems related to acute illness and/or musculoskeletal pathology. This includes deepening practitioners’ knowledge base regarding pathology and clinical application, as well as enhancing their understanding regarding biopsychosocial-spiritual aspects of coping and adaptation as experienced by patients with multiple diagnoses and problems. Material foundational to this course is presented in PT 908. The two courses are linked, taught in modular format sequentially. Prereq: Admission to transitional DPT track and completion of a CAPTE accredited professional – entry level physical therapy program and successful achievement of licensure. Applicants will be required to have completed a minimum of 9 months of clinical activity as a professional physical therapist and PT 902 and 908.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uky.edu

Phone Number:

(859) 257-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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