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Apr 19, 2024
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2020-2022 Catalog Volume XXX Ver 3 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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DPT 6651 Advanced Diagnostics
Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 2
This course is designed to educate physical therapy graduates to various diagnostic imaging techniques used to evaluate a variety of neuro-musculoskeletal pathologies commonly treated by physical therapists. It also includes broad recognition of constitutional symptoms and signs, the determination of the systems most likely affected, and the process of making appropriate referrals to other health care providers. Emphasis will be on the Musculoskeletal System and Orthopedic Radiology. At the clinical level, it is essential for students to fully understand the different imaging modalities used to make a diagnosis and treat various conditions. This includes understanding the indications for a particular imaging study, the limitations of the study, and how to interpret it.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Quarter 5 courses
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