TDPT 7103 - Clinical Diagnostic Imaging and Laboratory Values for Physical Therapists

This course is designed to provide understanding of fundamental principles of diagnostic imaging and interpretation of laboratory values. The focus of the section on diagnostic imaging is on providing student with the skill necessary for undrestanding and interpretation of electrocardiogram, electromyography, radiographic imaging, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and diagnostic ultrasound as it relates to various musculoskeletal conditions. The emphasis of the section on laboratory values is to improve student understanding of common normal and abnormal laboratory findings and how they affect neuromusculoskeletal functions. Students should be prepared to integrate the findings of thes diagnostic utilities into clinical decision making.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Admission to the Post-Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy program

Hours:
3