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Clinical Skills Course
Assessment &
Evaluation
Master the art of clinical assessment and evaluation. Learn comprehensive examination techniques, special tests, and clinical reasoning skills essential for physiotherapy practice.
8 weeks
7 modules
1,100 students
4.9/5
Course Highlights
Clinical examination skills
Special test procedures
Clinical reasoning
Documentation skills
Course Modules
Comprehensive coverage of assessment techniques and clinical evaluation methods
Module 1
2 weeks
Subjective Assessment
Patient history taking and subjective examination techniques
8 lessons
Key Topics:
- Patient interview skills
- Pain assessment
- Functional history
- +2 more topics
Module 2
3 weeks
Objective Examination
Physical examination and clinical testing procedures
12 lessons
Key Topics:
- Observation and inspection
- Palpation techniques
- Range of motion testing
- +2 more topics
Module 3
2 weeks
Special Tests
Clinical tests for specific conditions and pathologies
10 lessons
Key Topics:
- Orthopedic special tests
- Neurological tests
- Cardiovascular tests
- +2 more topics
Module 4
2 weeks
Outcome Measures
Standardized assessment tools and measurement scales
8 lessons
Key Topics:
- Pain scales
- Functional assessment tools
- Quality of life measures
- +2 more topics
Module 5
2 weeks
Clinical Reasoning
Developing clinical decision-making and diagnostic skills
9 lessons
Key Topics:
- Hypothesis generation
- Clinical pattern recognition
- Differential diagnosis
- +2 more topics
Module 6
1 week
Documentation
Clinical note writing and record keeping
6 lessons
Key Topics:
- SOAP note format
- Legal documentation
- Electronic health records
- +2 more topics
Module 7
2 weeks
Assessment Integration
Combining assessment findings for comprehensive evaluation
10 lessons
Key Topics:
- Data synthesis
- Problem identification
- Goal setting
- +2 more topics