PT 713 Physiology, Pathology, & Pharmacology II

This course will continue to examine the physiology, common pathologies, and their treatment, including both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments, for the major organ systems. Focus is placed upon how these systems are integrated and how common pathologies will affect rehabilitation across the lifespan. Clinical applications will be emphasized throughout the course with special attention paid to differential diagnosis and medical screening as it applies to a physical therapist.

Credits

4

Offered

Fall

Outcomes

1. Use appropriate terminology to communicate information about physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology.
2. Examine normal anatomy, histology, physiology, and pathology of the major organ systems of the human body.
3. Identify the relationship between physiological changes and clinical signs and symptoms associated with pathological conditions.
4. Identify the relationship between physiological changes and adverse drug reactions associated with pharmacological interventions.
5. Analyze and interpret basic medical record information relating to diagnostic tests/measures.
6. Apply evidence-based clinical reasoning and integrated organ system physiology knowledge to identify medical conditions beyond a physical therapist's scope of practice and appropriately refer to another health care professional.
7. Analyze a patient's/client's physiological, pathological, and pharmacological information for developing clinical reasoning skills.