MAT 6215 - Pathoetiology and Orthopedic Assessment I Clinical Skills

Institution:

Utah Tech University

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Didactic and psychomotor skill instruction with practical examinations covering the material taught in the Pathoetiology and Orthopedic Assessment I course. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: CLO 1. Recall and describe the standard techniques and procedures used in the clinical examination of common injuries, conditions, illnesses, and diseases, including history taking, inspection/observation, palpation, functional assessment, selective tissue testing techniques/special tests, and neurological assessments. CLO 2. Understand the rationale behind the utilization of specific clinical examination techniques in the assessment of patients, including the importance of each method and its contribution to the overall evaluation process. CLO 3. Apply standard techniques and procedures for clinical examination when conducting a physical assessment of a patient with a clinical presentation, demonstrating proficiency in history taking, inspection, palpation, functional assessment, selective tissue testing techniques, and neurological assessments. CLO 4. Analyze and interpret the findings obtained from a physical examination conducted based on the patient's clinical presentation, discerning relevant information to formulate an initial assessment of the patient's condition. CLO 5. Evaluate the effectiveness of the clinical examination process in providing insights into the patient's health status and making informed decisions about potential further assessments, interventions, or referrals based on the examination findings. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech Professional Master's in Athletic Training program. FA

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1.00

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Lab

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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