ATR 568 - Medical Evaluation and Documentation

1 Credit Hour(s)

This course is designed to provide students with an intensive, thorough study of orthopedic and neurovascular evaluation techniques used by sports medicine professionals to assess orthopedic and athletic related injuries. Students will understand how to properly document medical-related patient histories, observations, palpitations, range of motion testing, strength testing, neurovascular, and injury-specific testing for common orthopedic and neurovascular conditions. They will apply their medical terminology background into their documentations and practical evaluations. Lecture, demonstration, and practical experience will be the instructional methods used to help students gain knowledge and confidence in their orthopedic and athletic injury assessment techniques. This course will be conducted as a 1 credit hour lecture-based course. (Summer)

Prerequisite(s): Admission into the MAT program