PHTH 697 Clinical Medicine: Integumentary and Other Systems

Students examine the clinical relevance of integumentary and other systems diseases and disorders commonly seen in physical therapy in patients/clients across the life span. Students receive an introduction to related integumentary and other systems topics, such as diversity, psychosocial implications, diagnostic imaging, pharmacology, and nutrition. The multi-faceted variables that influence growth, development and recovery associated with the patient/client with integumentary and other systems dysfunctions are presented.