PT 701 Foundation Sciences I: Human Anatomy

This course is designed to develop a foundational base of and appreciation of anatomy. Knowledge of human anatomy is essential for physical therapists to make clinical decisions regarding examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and development of a plan of care for patients and clients. This course is an in depth study of the human body through lecture, laboratory and small group discussion to build these foundational skills. Content will include musculoskeletal, circulatory, and central and peripheral nervous systems. Students will be expected to apply the knowledge gained in this course to all subsequent physical therapy courses. A regional approach is aided by specimens, models, and multimedia.