ATEP 131 - Clinical Experience I

Institution:

Tusculum University

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Description:

1 semester hour. This lab course is designed to assist sophomore level athletic training students in the application of academic/didactic knowledge and skills within the clinical setting. A student may be placed to receive an "equipment intensive" clinical experienceor one emphasizing "lower extremity injury." Areas of emphasisinclude the following: OSHA requirements, environmental injuries, emergency care planning, organization of the NATA, assessing vital signs, surface anatomy and palpation, backboarding, rigid, air, and vacuum splinting, taping techniques, the manufacturing/fitting of protective pads, fitting of protective equipment and crutches, diagnostic testing, introduction to infrared modalities, introduction to pharmacology, general injury assessment, and rehab, taping and wrapping techniques, and SOAP documentation. A minimum of 200 clinical hours of ACIsupervision is required. Prerequisites: PHED 201, ATEP 116 and 262. Learning Outcome: Civility. Offered every year

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tusculum.edu

Phone Number:

(423) 636-7300

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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