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FOUNDATIONS OF PHYSICAL THERAPY: EXAMINATION AND EVALUATION

PHYTHER 527
Course Description

Lab-based course that introduces history taking and physical examination skills germane to assessment of patients with orthopedic and neurologic diagnoses in inpatient and outpatient settings. Introduces clinical decision-making and documentation skills with a focus on examination tests and measures. Labs involve the psychomotor application of exam skills. Outside activities with community partners are an integral part of the course.

Prerequisties

Declared in Doctor of Physical Therapy program

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

4

Offered

Fall

Grade Point Average
3.28

-11.86% from Historical

Completion Rate
89.74%

-9.04% from Historical

A Rate
28.21%

-50.29% from Historical

Class Size
39

-1.07% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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