The course will enable the student to: independently examine and reexamine a patient or client with a cardiopulmonary problem by obtaining a pertinent history from the patient or client and from other relevant sources, by performing relevant systems review, and by selecting appropriate age related tests and measure; synthesize examination data to complete the physical therapy evaluation; engage in the diagnostic process in an efficient and cost-effective manner consistent with the policies and procedures of the practice setting; engage in the diagnostic process to establish differential diagnosis for patients across the life span; and determine patient or client prognoses based on evaluation of results of examinations and medical and psychosocial information.