PT 715 - Orthopedic PT III

1 cr.

Course Prerequisites: Successful completion of all courses and clinical experiences listed in the catalog prior to the beginning of fall semester DPT Year 3.

Course Co-requisite: Must be taken concurrently with PT 715L Orthopedic PT III Lab.

This is the third in a three-course series that prepares students for the clinical management of orthopedic conditions. Students will refine critical thinking skills concerning complex orthopedic cases. This course will focus on screening, examination/evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis/plan of care, and interventions with implementation of evidence-based practice in orthopedic rehabilitation.