The Superior University, Lahore

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Course Outline
Course Course Title MEDICINE II
Information Course ID HPM602160 Course Type Theory
Credit hours 3(3-0) Hours per week (C-L) 3-0
Programs DPT Preferred Semester 8
Version 1
Offered Course Date 2023 Semester Session spring 2023
Information Instructor(s) Dr. Aroosha Abrar TA / Junior Lecturer -
Course This course intends to familiarize students with medical terminology and abbreviations for efficient and effective
Description chart reviewing and documentation. It also explores systemic diseases, focusing on epidemiology, pathology,
histology, etiology, as well as primary and secondary clinical characteristics and their management. Discusses and
integrates subsequent medical and surgical management to formulate appropriate intervention indications,
precautions and contraindications.

Course Learning At the end of this course students will be able to;
Outcomes No. Outcome BT Relation
(CLO) Level with PLO
CLO1. Carry out the process of history taking and physical examination related to C3 1,5
dermatology, diseases of the brain and the spinal cord, renal diseases and blood
diseases
CLO2. Discuss disease process, indications and limitations of clinical sources C2 4
CLO3. Explores disease process, indications and limitations of clinical sources such as C5 3,8
laboratory and roentgen graphic studies, consults, family input and old records
to request and interpret data pertinent to problem solving
Lecture type Lectures, practicle session, class activities
Prerequisites NA
Follow up Resreach , clinical practice
Courses
Course --
Software
or Tool
Textbook Title Edition Authors Publisher Year ISBN
1. Short text book of Latest Inam Danish Paramou 2012
medicine edition. nt books

2. Hutchison's 23rd Michael Saunder 2012 9780702040917

clinical methods edition swash. s Ltd.;
Assessment Assessment Weight Used to attain CLO
Criteria (100%) Midterm 20% CLO 1,2

Assigmnet /Quiz 20% 3

Final Term Paper 40% 2,3
viva 20% 2
Methods of quiz, mid term, final term , viva
Evaluation
Notes

Page 1 of 4
Course Contents
Week Topic Lecture Lecture Contents Relation
No. No. with CLO
W1. Dermatology 1 Introduction, to disorders and diseases 1,2
2 Carbuncles 1,2
3 Acne vulgaris 1,2
W2. Dermatology 4 Psoriasis, Boils 1,2

5 Mycosis fungoides 1,2

6 Alopecia 1,2
W3. Dermatology 7 Vitiligo 1,2
8 Polymorphic light eruptions 1,2
9 Pityriasis 1,2
W4. Dermatology and 10 Hyperhydrosis 1,2
Intro to neurology
11 Common neurological symptoms 1,2
12 Neurological exam 1,2
W5. Brain and spinal 13 Stroke, types of stroke 1,2
cord 14 Parkinson’s disease 1,2
15 Epilepsy 1,2
W6. Brain and spinal 16 Multiple sclerosis, 1,2
cord 17 Brain death 1,2
18 Infective and inflammatory diseases 1,2
W7. Brain and spinal 19 Intracranial tumors 1,2
cord 20 Hydrocephalus 1,2
21 Motor neuron disease 1,2
W8. Brain and spinal 22 Headache, Migraine, Facial pain 1,2
cord 23 Head injury 1,2
24 Unconsciousness and coma 1,2
W9. MID TERM 1,2

W10. Brain and spinal 25 Peripheral nerve lesions, diseases of neuromuscular 2,3
cord junction,
26 Diseases of voluntary muscles 2,3
27 Sleep Diseases of cranial nerves 2,3
W11. Brain and spinal 28 Acute nephritic syndrome 2,3
cord 29 Glomerulonephritis 2,3
30 Nephrotic syndrome, Urinary tract infection 2,3
W12. Renal Diseases, 31 Renal hypertension, 2,3
Blood & 32 Renal failure 2,3
miscellaneous 33 Diseases of spinal cord 2,3
diseases
W13. Renal Diseases, 34 Benign enlargement of prostate gland, Prostatic 2,3
Blood & carcinoma
miscellaneous 35 Anemia 2,3
 diseases 36 Hemophilia and thrombosis 2,3
W14. Renal Diseases, 37 Bleeding &coagulation 2,3
Blood &
miscellaneous 38 Brief description of types of anemia 2,3
diseases 39 Brief description of Diabetes Mellitus and its 2,3
complications
W15. Renal Diseases, 40 Detailed description of diabetic neuropathy 2,3
Blood & 41 Steroid induced myopathy 2,3
miscellaneous
diseases 42 Diabetic foot 2,3

W16. 43 QUIZ/ASSIGNMENT 3
44 Revision
45 Revision

Knowledge Areas
1. Dermatology
2. Brain and spinal cord
3. Renal disease

Mapping of CLO with PLO

 Course
Learning
Category Detailed Description
Outcomes
(CLO)
PLO # 1,5
Physical Therapy Knowledge: Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the basic and clinical sciences
relevant to physical therapy, both in their fundamental context and in their application to the discipline
of physical therapy.

PLOS Demonstrate mastery of entry level professional clinical skills. Provision of these services is based on
the best available evidence and includes physical therapy examination, evaluation, diagnosis,
prognosis, intervention, prevention activities, wellness initiatives and appropriate health care
utilization.
1
BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY, DEMONSTRATE MASTERY OF ENTRY LEVEL PROFESSIONAL
Meaning
CLINICAL SKILLS.
 High: Can fully carry out the process of history taking and physical examination related to
dermatology, diseases of the brain and the spinal cord, renal diseases and blood diseases
 Middle: can carry out some part of process of history taking and physical examination related to
PC and Rubric
dermatology, diseases of the brain and the spinal cord, renal diseases and blood diseases
 Low: cannot carry out the process of of history taking and physical examination related to
dermatology, diseases of the brain and the spinal cord, renal diseases and blood diseases
Evaluation Tools MID TERM, FINAL TERM, VIVA
PLO # 4
Engage in reflective practice through sound clinical decision making, critical self-assessment and
PLO
commitment to lifelong learning
Meaning REFLECTIVE PRACTICE THROUGH SOUND CLINICAL DECISION MAKING
2  High:Can fully discuss disease process, indications and limitations of clinical sources
 Middle: Can understand some Discuss disease process, indications and limitations of clinical
PC and Rubric
sources
 Low: Cannot discuss disease process, indications and limitations of clinical sources
Evaluation Tools MID TERM, FINAL TERM, VIVA
PLO # 3,8
Problem Analysis: Demonstrate the behaviors of the scholarly clinician by developing and utilizing the
process of critical thinking and inquiry, particularly focused on the improvement of the practice of
PLO physical therapy and the delivery of health care.

Incorporate and demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviors to all persons.

Demonstrate the behaviors of the scholarly clinician, Incorporate and demonstrate positive attitudes
Meaning
3 and behaviors to all persons.
 High: Can fully Explores systemic diseases, focusing on epidemiology, pathology, histology,
etiology, as well as primary and secondary clinical characteristics and their management
 Middle: Can explores some of the systemic diseases, focusing on epidemiology, pathology,
PC and Rubric
histology, etiology, as well as primary and secondary clinical characteristics and their management
 Low: Cannot explore systemic diseases, focusing on epidemiology, pathology, histology, etiology,
as well as primary and secondary clinical characteristics and their management
Evaluation Tools MID TERM, FINAL TERM, VIVA