ATP 3830 - Injury/Illness Evaluation I

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): BIO 2310 and ATP 3800

Corequisite(s): ATP 3831

Description: This course introduces the athletic training student to the process of evaluating injuries and illnesses. Emphasis is placed upon performing: a patient history, observation, anatomical structure palpation, range of motion assessment, strength, and functional testing to create a differential diagnosis. Other topics covered in this course include: formulating a preliminary plan of care, proper medical documentation (including medical coding), and identifying comorbidities of complex conditions. This is one of the sequential professional preparation courses in the Athletic Training Program.