PTT 721 - Advanced Practice Management and Differential Diagnosis: Orthopedics

Prerequisites, PTT 711, PTT 720, transitional DPT program, or consent of instructor. This course is an online/onsite hybrid lecture and laboratory course focusing on developing effective patient/client management skills for patients with musculoskeletal complaints. The students evaluate evidence and new concepts through readings, online lectures, and discussions, including the clinical reasoning for applying concepts to the plan of care, interventions and outcomes. Laboratory skills for patient tests, measures, and intervention are covered in the onsite component. (Offered as needed.) 2 credits