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Apr 20, 2024
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2023-2025 Catalog Volume XXXI Ver 1
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DPT 6540 Management of Integumentary Disorders
Lecture: 1 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 1
This course explores the therapist’s role in the management of patients with integumentary conditions. Normal tissue anatomy, wound healing, and factors that adversely affect healing are discussed as a foundation for wound management. 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.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Quarter 4 courses
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