9.00 Credits
Anatomy, physiology, exercise physiology, biomechanics, pharmacology, and pathology as applied to patients/clients with cardiopulmonary and renal involvement, and as applied to the health and fitness of patients/clients in a variety of physical therapy environments. Application of 1) patient information, medical test results, physical therapy tests and measures, 2) applied physiology, pathophysiology pathology, biomechanics, kinesiology, and pharmacology, and 3) evidence-based practice, to analyze and interpret patients signs and symptoms, and response to interventions, and to use screening procedures for conditions requiring referral to, or consultation by, other practitioners. Development of skills in examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention planning and implementation for a variety of pathology and impairment of the cardiopulmonary and renal systems. Development of the concepts of communication, cultural diversity and sensitivity, critical inquiry and life-long learning, education, ethics, and interpersonal and professional issues. Professional behaviors are developed through participation, collaboration, critical thinking, and professionalism in a variety of classroom environments. The course is taught in a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) format using cases studies (problems) to promote student learning via tutorial, cadaver laboratory, clinical skills laboratory, inquiry seminars, and self-directed learning.