This course focuses on the presentation of selected topics in acute care and cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy. The course includes a discussion of common pathologies in the cardiopulmonary system and those associated with an acute care setting, as well as common medical tests, laboratory tests, surgical procedures and pharmacological interventions used with this patient population.
Prerequisites:PT 638 - Health, Wellness and Ergonomics in Physical Therapy
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PT 636 - Geriatrics/Gerontology for Physical Therapists
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PT 634 - Diagnostic Imaging for Physical Therapy
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PT 632 - Pharmacology for Physical Therapists
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PT 630 - Pathophysiology
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PT 622 - Evidence Informed Practice II
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PT 620 - Physical Therapy Interventions I
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PT 618 - Foundations for Patient Management
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PT 614 - Neuroscience for Physical Therapy
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PT 608 - PT/Patient/Professional Interactions
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PT 606 - Therapeutic Measurements and Techniques
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PT 604 - Principles of Human Movement
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PT 602 - Evidence Informed Practice I
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PT 600 - Pathokinesiology
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BIO 633 - Human Gross Anatomy for Physical Therapists