ATEP 240 - Acute Care Athletic Injuries

Institution:

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Athletic Training

Description:

This course focuses on the emergency management techniques that are commonly implemented when dealing with trauma and illness suffered during/through sport participation. Included will be the field evaluation of medical emergencies, such as cessation of breathing or circulation, shock, concussion, spinal injury to the athlete. Students will review policies and position statements issued by the NATA, NCAA, ACSM, AAP, and AMA regarding prevention, evaluation, and management of acute athletic injuries and illnesses.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

HLTH 240 or current CPR certification.

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www4.esu.edu/

Phone Number:

(570) 422-3211

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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