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Course: |
HPE 288
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Title: | Athletic Training Practicum II |
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Long Title: | Athletic Training Practicum II |
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Course Description: | Builds on the opportunities provided in Athletic Training Practicum I. Students will continue to observe and perform professional skills under the supervision of a certified athletic trainer in a collegiate setting. Emphasis will be placed on record keeping, therapeutic modalities, and acute injury care. Practical experience may include athletic training room duties, work with low and high risk sports, male and female athletes, and observation of orthopedic surgeries. |
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Min Credit: | .25 |
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Max Credit: | 6 |
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Course Notes: | Ttle change |
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General Notes: | O : NJC |
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Status Notes: | revised ttl, compt, outln, descprt |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES
1. Demonstrate and explain proper use, indications, contra-indications, effects, and precautions of various cryotherapy devices for treating an injury of choice.
2. Demonstrate and explain proper use, indications, contra-indications, effects, and precautions of various thermotherapy devices for treating an injury of choice.
3. Demonstrate and explain proper use, indications, contra-indications, effects, and precautions for electrotherapy devices for treating an injury of choice.
4. Demonstrate and explain proper use, indications, contra-indications, effects, and precautions of thermal, non-thermal, combination and indirect ultrasound treatment.
5. Articulate why patient confidentiality is a necessary part of injury record keeping.
6. Express the need for and demonstrate the ability to perform appropriate first aid procedures
TOPICAL OUTLINE
I. Therapeutic Modalities
A. Cryotherapy
B. Heat therapy
C. Basics of Electrical Current
a) TENS
b) High-Volt
c) Biphasic
d) Russian
e) Micro-current
f) Interferential
D. Pre-modulated
E. E-Stim
F. Ultrasound
II. Record Keeping
A. HOPS, HIPS
B. SOAP
C. Electronic medical records
D. Standard injury tracking software
III. First Aid
A. Use universal precautions
a) Properly don and doff gloves and other PPE
b) Properly dispose of bio-hazardous waste
B. Stop bleeding using direct and indirect pressure
C. Cleanse, disinfect, and dress various types of wounds
D. Protect various types of wounds during athletic practice and competition.
E. Manage a wound through the healing process
F. Properly fit and instruct an athlete on the use of ambulatory aids
a) Crutches with 3 point contact
b) Crutches with 4 point contact
c) Cane
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