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Feb 10, 2025
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FCM 661PT - Clinical Physical Therapy (2 units)
Provides an opportunity to observe evaluation and treatment of medically complex patients including, orthopedic, neurologic, and vestibular conditions. Through an active and integrated learning experience, learn the scope of PT, referral and musculoskeletal evaluation processes, differential diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment techniques. Exposure to new research for pain management, dry needling as a widely used modality for treatment of a variety of conditions.
Maximum units a student may earn: 4
Prerequisite(s): Admission to UNR Med MD program.
Grading Basis: Medical
Units of Internship/Practicum: 2
Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate an understanding of how Physical Therapists diagnose and manage movement dysfunction, manage acute and chronic pain, address functional outcomes and improve quality of life.
2. identify when a patient is appropriate for PT and how to properly refer them.
3. demonstrate an understanding of the fiscal component of a specialty service, how it relates to Physical Therapy and establishing their plan of care.
4. identify a variety of pain management techniques that are performed by Physical Therapists to assist with addressing the opioid problem.
5. participate in interdisciplinary discussions to further understanding of the scope of practice and education.
6. demonstrate an understanding of musculoskeletal pain, movement dysfunction, functional outcomes and improvement of quality of life.
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