AT 620G - Therapeutic Modalities

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities. Students will acquire a detailed understanding of the psychological and physiological processes of pain and healing. Students will use a problem-based approach to apply theories and techniques of thermal, electrical, mechanical, light, and alternative therapies. The lab aspect will address proficiency in the application of these modalities. Emphasis is placed on evaluation of skills as defined byt he clinical proficiencies delineated and published by the Education Council of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association and the CAATE competencies.

Prerequisites: acceptance intot he Athletic Training Master’s program; AT 610G - Introduction to Athletic Training with a grade “C” or higher; AT 619G - Athletic Training Clinical 1 with grade of “C” or higher; AT 615G - Bracing, Wrapping, and Taping Techniques with a grade of “C” or higher; AT 618G - Emergency Care Procedures in Athletic Training with a grade of “C” or higher
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* The Graduate AT Fee applies to this course.