ATR 569 - Axial and Abdominal Evaluation

4 Credit Hour(s)

This course presents advanced knowledge, skills, and values necessary to recognize and assess orthopedic and neurovascular injuries in athletic and physically active populations pertaining to axial skeleton and abdominal regions. Students will be expected to use an organized evaluation process and clinical reasoning in addition to evidence-based practice in order to correctly diagnose injury and select subsequent treatment options. This class will also focus on general medical conditions including but not limited to skin conditions, cardiac and respiratory conditions, gastrointestinal conditions, and conditions relating to the ear, nose, throat and mouth. Emphasis will be placed on hands-on class participation in addition to lecture and instructor demonstrations. This course will include 3 hours of lecture and 1 hour of laboratory work. (Fall)

Prerequisite(s): Admission into the MAT program