PT 754 - Diagnosis in PT

3 cr.

Students learn to engage in the diagnostic process in an efficient manner, consistent with the policies and procedures of the practice setting and to establish differential diagnoses for patients across the lifespan based on evaluation of results of examinations and medical and psychosocial information. Students learn how to effectively communicate or discuss diagnoses or clinical impressions with other practitioners. The use of diagnostic tools in the diagnostic process, including imaging and laboratory studies, will be presented.