PHYT 601 - Differential Diagnoses Pt/Lab

Institution:

Duquesne University

Subject:

PHYT - Physical Therapy

Description:

This course is designed to introduce physical therapy students to the process of differential diagnosis. The students will be introduced to the tools and procedures (both medical and cognitive) needed to perform a differential diagnosis as primary care providers in physical therapy settings. As part of this process they will be expected to integrate information learned in previous courses such as medical sciences and evaluation and examination courses. Emphasis is placed on the professional decision-making process that leads to optimal patient management and/or referral to other practitioners.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.duq.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 396-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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