Primary Care (DPT-0817)

Fall 2024 · DPT 0817 · Tufts University · 3 credits · Undergraduate

This course aims to improve students’ understanding and appreciation for the physical therapist as a primary care practitioner. Students explore the therapist's role as an interdependent practitioner working within a collaborative medical model. This course will include advanced screening methods for body systems pathology that masquerades as musculoskeletal pathology; advanced clinical decision making with regards to diagnostic imaging including appropriate and specific referral and interpretation of lab values and imaging results; advanced understanding of the effects, side effects, and impact of common medications and how they influence physical therapy management; and integration of injury prevention screening and telehealth services to improve delivery of care amongst those populations with barriers to healthcare system access. This course uses a case-based approach to prepare students to screen effectively for medical referral.

Course codes: DPT-0817, DPT 0817, DPT0817, DPT-817, DPT 817, DPT817

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