DPT 822 Clinical Management of Integumentary Systems
This course emphasizes the examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, plan of care, and interventions used to treat wounds including amputation/prosthetic care, which is occasionally required. The course builds on the basic information provided in Histology and Tissue Biology, and is correlated with information provided in Pathology-Pathophysiology and Differential Diagnosis I, Neuroanatomy-Neuroscience, Motor Control/Motor Learning, Physical Agents and Mechanical Modalities, and Electrotherapeutic Modalities and Clinical Electrophysiology. Specific topics that are discussed include (but are not limited to) the prevention of skin disorders, management of burns and other open wounds, and the use of specific modalities to facilitate wound repair. During the course, students are expected to demonstrate competency in the professional behaviors necessary for becoming an effective physical therapist.
Prerequisite
Enrollment in the physical therapy program and successful completion of all prior coursework therein or permission of the course director and the Physical Therapy Program Director
Offered
Fall