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Aug 31, 2025
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2020-2021 Catalog Volume XXX Ver 1 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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DPT 6611 Management of Complex Patients
Lecture: 3 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
This course expands the concepts from previous health, wellness, and patient management coursework by applying these principles to patients with advanced diseases that have multi-system involvement. Students will expand on prior coursework on examination and treatment principles for the management of cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, oncological, lymphatic, integumentary and rheumatologic disorders. In addition, students will develop a foundation for wound management with study of normal tissue anatomy, wound healing, and factors that adversely affect healing. Examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, interventions and outcomes for persons with various types of wounds will be covered using video demonstrations and clinical cases. Specific wound types discussed include arterial and venous insufficiency ulcers, pressure ulcers, neuropathic ulcers, lymphedema, and burns. Application of specific tests and measures, their reliability and validity, and efficacy of treatment interventions will be covered. Wound risk factor reduction will be examined. Students demonstrate their knowledge and clinical skills in the performance of individual and community health, and fitness screenings for specific populations throughout the course, including guided activities in a structured lab environment. Students will design individual and community-based interventions for effective disease management and present to people in the greater Knoxville community.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Quarter 5 courses
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