PT 723 Examination & Documentation III
In the context of tutorial-based cases, students continue with clinical tests and measurements to assess ventilation, respiration, circulation, aerobic capacity, and endurance for patients with problems of the cardiopulmonary and integumentary systems, as well as special tests and measurements that might apply to the frail patient, patients with cancer, or patients with amputation being considered for prosthetic intervention. Students develop an understanding of how patient data and documentation systems are used to develop diagnostic codes and patient classification systems that direct patient care, support interprofessional communication, and provide a rationale for the patient's plan of care. Diagnostic screening and implications of findings for referral to other healthcare practitioners are also included. Development of a mini-proposal builds skills in applying evidence to practice. Format: two three-hour labs/seminars per week and one large-group discussion (75 minutes) per week.