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Differential Diagnosis- Module 3: Screening for Pulmonary, Gastrointestinal, and Immunologic Disease

Product #
1074AT
Type
ATC/LAT
Hours
10
Approval Status

Course Description:

This course is derived from the textbook Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists by Catherine Goodman, MBA, PT, CBP and Teresa Snyder, MN, RN, OCN, CS. Following the standards for competency established by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) related to conducting a screening examination, Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists, 5th Edition gives you a consistent way to screen for systemic diseases and medical conditions that can mimic neuromuscular and musculoskeletal problems. This comprehensive text centers on a 5-step screening model that covers past medical history, risk factor assessment, clinical presentation, associated signs and symptoms, and review of symptoms for each client.

This course covers chapters 7, 8, and 12:

  • Chapter 7: Screening for Pulmonary Disease
  • Chapter 8: Screening for Gastrointestinal Disease
  • Chapter 12: Screening for Immunologic Disease

Methods of Instruction:

Online course available via internet

Target Audience:

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants and Athletic Trainers.

Educational Level:

Intermediate

Prerequisites:

None

Course Goals and Objectives:

At the completion of this course, participants should be able to:

  1. Differentiate between pulmonary disorders
  2. Recognize the signs and symptoms of pulmonary disorders
  3. Identify the most common sites for pulmonary pain
  4. Recognize breathing patterns for common pulmonary disorders
  5. Identify the risk factors for pneumonia
  6. List the parameters that reduce the likelihood of pulmonary embolism
  7. Recognize the most clinically meaningful GI symptoms reported in the clinic
  8. Differentiate between relief measures for cardiac vs esophagitis pain
  9. List the signs of a gastrointestinal bleed
  10. Identify the causes of constipation and diarrhea
  11. Identify the most common cause of a psoas abscess
  12. Recognize the risk factors for NSAID-induced gastropathy
  13. Identify the signs and symptoms for common gastrointestinal disorders
  14. Recognize HIV transmission risks associated with individual populations
  15. List the clinical signs and symptoms of HIV/AIDS
  16. Differentiate between types of hypersensitivity
  17. Differentiate between types of autoimmune-mediated neurologic disorders
  18. Recognize the clinic appropriate tests to elicit signs and symptoms of Myastenia Gravis
  19. Recognize the guidelines for immediate medical attention
  20. Recognize the guidelines for physician referral

Criteria for Obtaining Continuing Education Credits:

A score of 70% or greater on the post-test

ATC State Approvals

PT State Approvals

Alabama
Board Accepted/Approved
Alaska
Approved
Arizona
Approved Category A
Arkansas
Arkansas PT Board Approved
California
Approved
Colorado
Approved- Meets CO DORA for Category 1
Connecticut
Board Accepted/Approved
Delaware
Approved
District of Columbia
Approved
Florida
Florida Approved for Online/Home Study
Georgia
Approved
Hawaii
Approved
Illinois
Illinois Approved Provider (#216.000250)
Indiana
Approved-Category 1
Iowa
Board Accepted/Approved
Kansas
Board Accepted/Approved
Maine
No State Requirements
Massachusetts
Approved
Michigan
Approved (Activity Code 1)
Mississippi
Approved
Missouri
Approved
Montana
Approved Category A
Nebraska
Board Accepted/Approved
New Hampshire
Board Accepted/Approved
New York
Approved Provider
North Carolina
Approved
North Dakota
Board Accepted/Approved
Oklahoma
Approved- Oklahoma Medical Board Via CE Broker
Oregon
Approved
Pennsylvania
Approved - (10GEN or 10DA)
Rhode Island
Approved
South Carolina
Board Accepted/Approved
South Dakota
No State Requirements
Tennessee
Board Accepted/Approved-Class 1
Texas
TPTA Approved/Accredited Provider # 2501036TX
Utah
Board Accepted/Approved
Vermont
Approved
Virginia
Approved-Type 1
Washington
Board Accepted/Approved
Wisconsin
Approved
Wyoming
Board Accepted/Approved