Course Description
Designed to introduce athletic training students to the evaluation, treatment, and medical considerations of those with developmental and physical disabilities as they participate in physical activity and sport.
Athena Title
Special Pops and Disabilities
Non-Traditional Format
This course will be offered in an accelerated format, in an 8-week didactic block to fit in the rest of the MSAT program. This is a traditional format for healthcare programs with immersive clinical education experiences.
Prerequisite
ATTR 7100 and permission of major
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply previously learned disablement models and theories to improve communication with other healthcare professionals. 2. Appropriately use ICD-10, CPT codes, and medical terminology in medical records. 3. Thoroughly write medical documentation to meet legal, ethical, and credentialing laws and guidelines. 4. Demonstrate the use of appropriate terminology in treating a patient with a physical or developmental disability. 5. Identify community resources for patients with a physical disability. 6. Identify classification codes and impairment types identified through the International Olympic Committee. 7. Identify and appropriately manage the common orthopedic, medical, functional, and safety concerns of physically active patients with a congenital or acquired physical or developmental disability. 8. Identify and fit appropriate assistive and adaptive devices for a patient with a mobility impairment. 9. Perform appropriate transfer techniques for patients with mobility disabilities. 10. Discuss common upper and lower extremity amputations and the common prosthetic devices used in athletics. 11. Identify common architectural barriers for patients with physical disabilities. 12. Advocate for the health needs of clients, patients, communities, and populations.
Topical Outline
Spinal Cord Injuries Amputees Visual Impairments Hearing Impairments Developmental Disabilities Orthotics and Prosthetics Adaptive Sports/Equipment Assistive Devices Transfer Techniques
Syllabus
Public CV