PT 729 - Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, and Integumentary Systems

4 Credit(s)

This course focuses on the normal and abnormal physiology of the cardiovascular and pulmonary and integumentary systems in the practice of physical therapy. A review of selected conditions of the cardiovascular, pulmonary, and integumentary systems address the incidence/prevalence, etiology, clinical signs and symptoms, differential diagnosis, diagnostic imaging procedures, medical/surgical/pharmacologic management, as well as prognosis and potential for recovery for selected conditions. This course is used to build a foundation for courses later in the curriculum that will address the examination, evaluation, and intervention of patients with cardiovascular, pulmonary, and integumentary conditions.