PT 895 Comprehensive Case Management
This course is a problem-based capstone course for physical therapy patient/client management. Using a case-based learning format, special emphasis will be placed on clinical reasoning including screening for differential diagnosis, management of comorbidities, and integration of best available evidence, patient values and circumstances, and clinical experience. Students will develop an evidenced based plan of care for patients with various conditions based on their interpretation of screening and examination. Students will synthesize the information and develop a management plan, which includes all aspects of patient care. Students will integrate all didactic information gained throughout the program and demonstrate competency by passing a comprehensive written examination.