DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS MODULE 4 - PT

Course overview

Following the standards for competency established by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) related to conducting a screening examination, ¿Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists¿ gives you a consistent way to screen for systemic diseases and medical conditions that can mimic neuromuscular and musculoskeletal problems. This comprehensive text centers on a 5-step screening model that covers past medical history, risk factor assessment, clinical presentation, associated signs and symptoms, and review of symptoms for each client. Course Outline: Chapter 5: Screening for Hematologic Disease Chapter 6: Screening for Cardiovascular Disease Chapter 7: Screening for Pulmonary Disease Chapter 11: Screening for Endocrine and Metabolic Disease