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Dec 26, 2024
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PT 248 - Pathophysiology II Credits: 3 Description Introduction of students to specific neuromuscular pathologies most commonly treated in the physical therapy clinic.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Identify and describe the basic components of the sensory and motor pathways.
- Identify and discuss the characteristics of the normal functioning nervous system.
- Describe the typical neurological pathways of the normal CNS/PNS/ANS.
- Describe the etiology and clinical signs and symptoms of the disorders associated with the nervous system.
- Identify and describe the procedures used to collect important information on the pathological condition and progress of assorted nervous system disorders.
- Identify interventions and outcomes for a variety of neurological pathologies.
- Describe how damage to the major neurological pathways effect sensory and motor function.
- Identify the major circulatory pathways in the brain and describe the effect if these pathways are blocked.
- Identify the 12 cranial nerves and indicate the function of each nerve.
- Review selected topics in the literature and be able to prepare and complete written and oral presentations based on the findings of the review.
Prerequisite: PT 225 and PT 226 and PT 238 and PT 240 and PT 244 and PT 250 and PT 251
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