PT 925 - Examination and Evaluation

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The purpose of this course is for the physical therapy student to develop competence and confidence in the use Guide to PT Practice and the ICF model for interview, outcomes, and the selection of appropriate tests, measures, the development of a basic evaluation and the selection and justification for basic interventions for the individual patient. The student will also have adequate instruction and practice time to develop accuracy, reliability, and confidence in the administration of these tests, measures, and interventions as well as the documentation of results and the modification of said measures for the individual patient while maintaining reliability and validity. The ICF model will used to construct the exam, determine appropriate tests, measures, anticipated outcomes, and interventions.