Course Description
This course is a continuation of PHTA 1172 and presents students with a body systems approach to the etiology, pathology, signs/symptoms, risk factors, and prognosis and medical treatment of specific diseases and conditions across the lifespan often seen in physical therapy. Students will further explore the behavioral, social, and environmental factors contributing to disease and dysfunction as well as the psychosocial-spiritual impact on health care. Primary systems of study include the cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal other special systems. Students will study the fundamental basis of diseases and conditions and discuss related physical therapy implications. This course may be taught in an on-line or hybrid format.
Prerequisite(s)
PHTA 1103, PHTA 1115, PHTA 1172, and BIOL 2644 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Course Outcome Goal 1C: Educate others using established techniques and methods commensurate with the learning characteristics of the audience. (7D12)
- Course Outcome Goal 2A: Use established classification models within the profession to describe patient/client’s pathology, impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions. (7D16)
- Course Outcome Goal 3E: Acquire, appraise, and integrate evidence-based resources to support problem-solving and clinical decision making in the provision of best practices in physical therapy. (7D11,7D10)
- Course Outcome Goal 4C: Identify, respect, and act with consideration for patients’/clients’ differences, values, preferences, and expressed needs in all work-related activities. (7D8)
- Course Outcome Goal 6B: Promote health and wellness by modeling a healthy lifestyle and participating in activities that encourage the public to adopt healthy behaviors, optimize mobility, and improve fitness.
Topical Outline
1. Problems Affecting Multiple Systems
2. Hematology
3. Oncology
4. Cardiovascular
5. Respiratory
6. Hepatic, Pancreatic, and Biliary Systems
7. Gastrointestinal System
8. Renal and Urologic Systems
9. Endocrine and Metabolic Systems
10. Reproductive Systems
11. Vestibular Disorders