ATTR 625 - Assessment III - Head, Spine and Thorax

Credits: (3)

This course involves the study of evaluation techniques of injuries to the head and spine including the head, face, cervical spine, thoracic spine, lumbar spine, and the unconscious patient. For each joint, students will learn the anatomy, injury recognition, muscle and range of motion testing, and special testing used to perform a thorough assessment. Treatment protocols and preventative measures for important injuries will all be discussed. Classroom and skill laboratory sessions are designed to introduce the learner to proper evaluation techniques of the head and spine that are needed in various athletic training clinical settings.