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ATP 1000
Introduction to Athletic Training
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3 QH |
Introduces students to the profession of athletic training, presents the
athletic trainer's role in the health-care community, and introduces basic
injury prevention and first aid techniques. Prereq. AT majors or permission of
instructor.
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ATP 1050
Emergency Care of Athletic Injuries
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3 QH |
Teaches recognition and management of medical emergencies, emphasizing those
conditions most commonly suffered by athletes. Upon successful completion of
this course, the student is awarded certification in CPR and First Aid. Prereq.
ATP1000 or permission of instructor.
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ATP 1100
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
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3 QH |
Examines the principles in prevention, recognition, management, and
rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Focuses on physiological and pathological
nature of the injury and discusses the course of action required for
prevention. Prereq. ATP1000.
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ATP 1101
Athletic Training Laboratory
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1 QH |
Discusses the biomechanical and anatomical principles as well as indications
and contraindications of the various wrapping and strapping techniques used for
athletic injuries. Presents the indications for use and types of protective
devices such as braces and splints. Utilizes lab time for applying and
developing skills.
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ATP 1110
Fundamentals of Athletic Training
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3 QH |
Presents the duties and functions of the certified athletic trainer,
emphasizing how to prevent and evaluate athletic injuries. Focuses on the
athletic trainer's relationship to other allied medical professions.
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ATP 1200
Clinical Athletic Training
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4 QH |
Introduces students to the manual skills required in the profession. Covers
goniometric and anthropometric measurement; splinting, bracing, and taping;
assisted ambulation techniques; and protective devices. Prereq. ATP1100 and
ATP1101.
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ATP 1250
Evaluation of the Head and Spine
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4 QH |
Describes the pathology, evaluation, and management of injuries to the central
nervous system and spinal column, head, face, ear, nose, throat, and mouth.
Prereq. ATP1100.
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ATP 1300
Lower Extremity Evaluation
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4 QH |
Describes the pathology, evaluation, and management of orthopedic trauma of the
lower extremities. Prereq. ATP1200.
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ATP 1350
Upper Extremity Evaluation
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4 QH |
Describes the pathology, evaluation, and management of orthopedic injuries to
the upper extremity, torso, lower back, and internal organs. Prereq. ATP1200.
Covers morphology and functions of the human nervous system. Discusses the
normal function and structure of the nervous system and the effects of
structural abnormalities on nervous system functions. Includes lecture and
laboratory involving handling of human brain tissue. Prereq. BIO1152, BIO1153,
BIO1154, and ATP1250 or permission of the instructor.
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ATP 1390
Athletic Training Practicum 1
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3 QH |
Provides students with opportunities to practice basic athletic training skills
such as MMT, ROM, history taking, and palpation under the supervision of a
certified athletic trainer. Students may be assigned to clinical sites off
campus and are responsible for providing their own transportation. Prereq.
Satisfactory completion of all prior professional courses and permission of
instructor.
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ATP 1400
Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training
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4 QH |
Presents the physical agents used in orthopedic therapy. Emphasizes each
modality's theoretical and physiological effects on the healing process and
presents the indications and contraindications of use. Prereq. ATP1300.
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ATP 1410
Disease and Disabilities in Athletes
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4 QH |
Provides students with a working knowledge of the pathophysiology and
management of common diseases and other medical disorders or disabilities.
Discusses rehabilitation techniques, prosthetics, assistive devices, and
follow-up care. Prereq. ATP1200.
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ATP 1450
Soft-Tissue Massage and Joint Mobilization
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4 QH |
Provides students with the theoretical basis and clinical skill to integrate
massage and joint mobilization into the rehabilitation plan for patients
suffering from musculoskeletal dysfunction. Covers palpation, therapeutic
massage techniques, philosophy and physiology of massage, and basic
joint-mobilization techniques used for assessment and treatment.
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ATP 1490
Athletic Training Practicum 2
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3 QH |
Provides students with opportunities to practice evaluation and assessment of
injuries and illnesses under the supervision of a certified athletic trainer.
Students may be assigned to clinical sites off campus and are responsible for
providing their own transportation. Prereq. Satisfactory completion of all
prior professional courses and permission of instructor.
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ATP 1500
Therapeutic Reconditioning
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4 QH |
Covers principles and objectives inherent in rehabilitating athletic injuries.
Discusses orthopedic rehabilitation fundamentals, as well as specific
conditioning and reconditioning techniques. Exposes the student to the
different types of exercise and equipment used in rehabilitation. Provides
laboratory experiences in applying rehabilitation programs using equipment.
Prereq. ATP1200 and ATP1300.
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ATP 1590
Athletic Training Practicum 3
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3 QH |
Provides students with opportunities to practice intermediate treatment,
application of thermal agents, electrical modalities, and mechanical modalities
under the supervision of a certified athletic trainer. Students may be assigned
to clinical sites off campus and are responsible for providing their own
transportation. Prereq. Satisfactory completion of all prior professional
courses and permission of instructor.
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ATP 1600
Organization and Administration of Athletic Training Programs
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4 QH |
Provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage an athletic
training facility. Includes topics such as budgeting, facility design, physical
examinations, and staffing. Prereq. ATP1100, ATP1200, and ATP1300.
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ATP 1690
Athletic Training Practicum 4
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3 QH |
Provides students with opportunities to practice all clinical proficiencies
needed to function as an entry-level athletic trainer under the supervision of
a certified athletic trainer. Students may be assigned to clinical sites off
campus and are responsible for providing their own transportation. Prereq.
Satisfactory completion of all prior professional courses and permission of
instructor.
Discusses current topics pertaining to the fields of athletic training and
sports medicine. Prereq. Senior standing in the athletic training major.
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