PTA 2400 - Clinical Pathology

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Physical Therapist Assistant

Description:

An overview of basic disease progression and classification with special emphasis in musculoskeletal and nervous system pathologies treated with physical therapy interventions. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $93 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Distinguish between selected pathologies and disorders of the human body 2. Identify epidemiological factors including incidence, outcomes, and risk factors of selected pathologies and disorders 3. Differentiate the signs and symptoms associated with the selected pathologies and disorders. 4. Describe common medical/surgical interventions, diagnostic tests, and diagnostic procedures for selected pathologies and disorders 5. Explain common physical therapy interventions for selected pathologies and disorders. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Physical Therapist Assistant program. FA

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

01/11/2010 - 08/14/2019 

Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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