AHPT 812 - Clinical Medicine I

Credits: (3)

Prerequisites: Admission to the doctor of physical therapy program.
Clinical Medicine I is first in a series of courses designed to provide physical therapy students with a general knowledge and understanding of human pathology. The course introduces students to medical terminology, develops an understanding of disease processes and the integumentary system, and facilitates students’ application and analysis of medical pathology in patient care. The course prepares students for their first clinical internship.