Dec 11, 2024  
2024-2025 Academic Bulletin 
    
2024-2025 Academic Bulletin

PTH 845 - COMT Practical Comprehensive Examination

Credits: 0
This oral practical comprehensive examination requires the participant to demonstrate proficiency in clinical reasoning and differential diagnosis, including proper screening for serious pathology.  Testing content includes examination, evaluation, and management techniques: cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacroiliac scanning examinations, Cyriax’s STTT principles, localized spinal stability testing and appropriately graded mobilizations followed by neuromuscular reeducation and therapeutic exercise techniques for all spinal involvement. Additionally, surface anatomy and deep friction massage techniques to localized structures may be assessed, as well as peripheral joint stability, specific graded mobilizations and manipulations followed with the proper instruction of neuromuscular and therapeutic exercise prescription. Course format: On-campus practical examination.

Course/Lab Fee: No
Grade Mode: Satisfactory (S,U,I,W)
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of PTH841, PTH842, PTH843, PTH844, and one (1) credit of PTH850 Supervised Clinical Practice
Repeatable: Repeatable
Schedule Type: Independent
College Code: CHHS


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