Course Catalog » Physical Therapy 210

Subject: Physical Therapy
Course Number: 210
Course Title: Radiology for Physical Therapists
Units: 2
School: Graduate Division
Department: Physical Therapy Program

Course Description: The purpose of this class is to develop skills in looking at musculoskeletal images. These skills are beneficial to the therapist to better understand the structures involved with any given pathology. In addition, these skills are necessary when patients bring their radiographs and images to their PT visit. Patients frequently want to be sure the therapist understands the severity of the musculoskeletal problem and considers this when designing intervention.
Prerequisites: Students must be enrolled in the UCSF/SFSU Program in Physical Therapy or the UCSF PhD in Rehabilitation Science.
Restrictions: Enrollment in DPT program.
Activities: Direct - Lecture, Student - Lecture

Instructor of Record: R. Souza
May the student choose the instructor for this course? No
Does enrollment in this course require instructor approval? No

Quarter(s) Offered: Spring
Course Grading Convention: Letter Grade
Graduate Division course: Yes
Is this a web-based online course? No
Is this an Interprofessional Education (IPE) course? No
May students in the Graduate Division (i.e. pursuing Master or PhD) enroll in this course? Yes
Repeat course for credit? No