PHT 113 Introduction to Disease
This foundational course serves to introduce disease processes affecting the various systems of the human body. Students will develop an understanding of both medical and physical therapy diagnoses and screening tools. Instruction will address pathology of disease within selected systems of the human body and how this pathology may impact the delivery of physical therapy interventions to the individual. The course will discuss presentation of common disease processes and healing processes as they relate to physical therapy. The material presented in this course will lay the groundwork for future studies within this program. Lecture two hours per week.
Cross Listed Courses
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Prerequisite
Acceptance into PTA program
Corequisite
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