PT 713 Structure & Function III
This tutorial-based course focuses on the structure and function of the normal and impaired cardiovascular, pulmonary, and integumentary systems. Patient cases include problems of the cardiovascular, peripheral vascular, pulmonary, and integumentary systems, neuromuscular, as well as those of patients with complex, multisystem disorders such as amputation, spinal cord injury, cancer, and frailty. The interactive effects of normal, pathological, developmental, or age-related and environmental influences on the ability to perform activities of daily living and in response to exercise are considered. The implications of pharmacologic use and interactions on the relevant systems and on exercise tolerance are emphasized. This course will also include several days of structured clinical exposure for each student over the semester that will be tied to semester coursework and will serve as a mechanism for understanding clinical relevance to practice and patient care.
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Corequisite
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