Summary ATHT 314 Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training III – Huntingdon College – Athletic Training Course Syllabus and Clinical Competency Guide

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Huntingdon College- Athletic Training Education Program

ATHT 314
Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training III

Instructor: Dr. Mike Bamman Office: Weil 104
Telephone No.: 334-833-2244 Office Hrs: M/W 9-10:30; T/R 9-9:30
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Course Description:
Provides the athletic training student with clinical and practical experiences in the athletic training setting.
During the semester the student will be assessed on athletic training competencies related to assessment
of injuries to the upper extremity, First Aid / CPR, supportive taping, bracing, protective equipment, and
pharmacology. Recommended Athletic Training Majors take this course concurrently with ATHT 304.

Credit Hours: 1 semester hour

Required Text:
Evaluation of Orthopedic and Athletic Injuries- ISBN: 0-8036-0791-1
Special Tests for Orthopedic Examination- ISBN: 1-55642-741-7
Musculoskeletal Assessment 2nd edition- ISBN: 0-683-30384-8
Ortho Notes: ISBN: 0803620675
Clinical Notebook III (reference in ATEP Resource Room) ATRACK documentation

Supplemental Texts:
Arnheim’s Principles of Athletic Training- ISBN: 978-0-07-352367-5
Therapeutic Modalities: ISBN: 08036113990
Sports Emergency Care: ISBN: 1556427980
Orthopedic Wrapping, Bracing & Padding: ISBN: 0803625588
Clinical Pathology for Athletic Trainers- ISBN: 978-1-55642-770-1
Pharmacology Application in Athletic Training: ISBN: 08030611277
Cram Session in General Medical Conditions: ISBN: 1556429487
Study Guide for the BOC: ISBN: 0803600208
General Medical Conditions in the Athlete- ISBN: 0-32302623-0

Clinical Assignment:

The student will be assigned to an approved clinical instructor [ACI] and will work under the direct
supervision of an ACI throughout the semester. Clinical skills and proficiencies evaluated during the
clinical experience will correspond to the clinical skills reviewed and practiced in the laboratory session
for ATHT 304. This class requires clinical observations and a rotation at the ER.

Learning Outcomes:

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Education competencies and/or proficiencies specific to the area[s] of Injury/Illness Prevention
and Wellness Protection, Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis, Immediate and Emergency
Care, Treatment and Rehabilitation, Organizational and Professional Health and
Well‐being for the Athletic Training Education Program have been matched with this course
within the content of this course. Students will receive instruction and/or evaluation relative to the
identified educational competencies.

Course Objectives:
At the completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the ability to administer first aid and CPR skills.
2. Demonstrate the ability to follow universal precautions.
3. Demonstrate the ability to take a history as part of the injury assessment process.
4. Demonstrate the ability to administer static and postural evaluation procedures.
5. Demonstrate the ability to palpate and assess the integrity of bony landmarks and soft tissue of
the shoulder girdle, arm, forearm, wrist, and hand.
6. Demonstrate the ability to administer active, passive, and resisted ROM tests of the shoulder,
elbow, wrist, and hand.
7. Demonstrate the ability to administer appropriate sensory, circulatory, and neurological test of the
upper and lower quadrants.
8. Demonstrate the ability to administer special tests used in the assessment of injuries to shoulder,
elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand.
9. Demonstrate the ability to administer functional tests of the shoulder, elbow, forearm, wrist, and
hand.
10. Demonstrate the ability to identify potential closed head injuries and provide appropriate care.
11. Demonstrate the ability to identify potential shoulder injuries and provide appropriate care.
12. Demonstrate the ability to identify potential elbow injuries and provide appropriate care.
13. Demonstrate the ability to identify potential wrist and hand injuries and provide appropriate care.
14. Demonstrate the ability to tape, splint, wrap, pad, or brace the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, and
fingers.
15. Demonstrate the ability to select and fit protective equipment.
16. Demonstrate the ability to stabilize and spine board an adult with a suspected spinal injury.

Clinical Experience:

The purpose of the clinical experiences is to provide the student with the opportunity to practice and
master specific clinical skills identified in the course. Laboratory sessions associated with the ATHT 304
course will provide opportunities to introduce to the student specific skills related to the evaluation and
initial treatment of the injured athlete. Laboratory sessions will also provide the student the opportunity to
practice the identified skills. It is the responsibility of the student to become proficient relative to
performance of the specific clinical skills identify in this course. To ensure that the student is spending
ample time in the athletic training setting so as to have the opportunity to use and refine specific
clinical skills, the student will be required to complete a minimum of 150 hours in the traditional
athletic training setting. Additional observations with the team orthopedic are required this semester.
The student will be expected to observe one Friday ER Clinic provided by ASMOC and other designated
settings.

Course Activities:

The course will require active participation in various instructional activities such as the physical
examination and assessment of specific structures of the body. On those days that students will be
participating in these activities, the student will need to wear appropriate attire (mid-thigh khaki shorts,