PTA 231 - Comprehensive Pathology of Human Body Systems

Number of Credits: 3
Explore normal and pathological human body systems; understand physical therapy’s role in treating pathophysiology. Analyze case studies to develop evidence-based treatment plans. Apply critical thinking and anatomical knowledge to real-world examples, gaining practical skills for professional practice. Additional $75 fee required.

(Spring)Schedule varies by week Three Credits. Three billable hours.

Pre-requisite(s): PTA 113 .

Course Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Integrate prior knowledge of anatomy and physiology, disease pathology, and aging to optimize client/patient well-being and functional independence.
Comply with national, state, and local laws and ethical standards.
Use the ICF to describe a patient’s impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions.
Describe appropriate interventions to address airway clearance, aerobic capacity, endurance testing, strength, proprioception, etc. as applicable to various pathology.
Recognize medications prescribed to control systemic pathology.
Perform appropriate aerobic capacity and endurance tests to establish baseline when provided case scenarios for patients with systemic pathology.
Identify changes in a patient’s state of arousal, mentation, or cognition.
Identify assistive and augmentative devices used to facilitate patient function, safety, or communication.
Integrate evidence-based interventions to support critical clinical judgment.
Compare and Contrast etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, interventions, and outcomes of various pathological presentations.
Identify safety considerations and environmental factors that may impact patient performance to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Integrate knowledge of health system disparities and social determinants of health to promote patient-centered care.