Alvernia University Course Catalog 2015-16

115 the various relationships with other healthcare professionals are discussed.

Students spend a minimum of 25 observational hours and a maximum of 30 observational hours with a preceptor at the university’s facilities.

AT 113 3 credits Emergency Response Provides the knowledge, skills, and confidences to help a person who is a victim of injury or sudden illness. Students learn how to assess a person’s condition and how to recognize and care for life-threatening emergencies. Students will also receive OSHA training in the handling of blood borne pathogens. Students spend a minimum of 25 observational hours and a maximum of 30 observational hours with a preceptor at the university’s facilities.

AT 206 4 credits Therapeutic Exercise Study of the basic types of exercises applied in the treatment of disease and injury. Emphasis is on the teaching aspect of working with the physically active client. Introduction to the physiological effects of exercise and the basic principle of joint range of motion, manual muscle testing and functional activities. Use of mechanical exercise equipment is also taught, stressing safety during exercise, signs of over dosage and use of proper body mechanics. Correct and incorrect exercise procedures as well as indications and contraindications for different exercise are reviewed. Student will acquire skills in performing goniometric measurements. Three hours lecture and two hours lab.

Prerequisites: BIO 107, 108, 117, and 118.

AT 209 4 credits Therapeutic Modalities and Treatment Techniques Students are introduced to theory, application, and treatment of therapeutic modalities including: moist heat, cryotherapy, paraffin, infrared, ultraviolet, fluidotherapy, spinal traction, ultrasound, magnetic therapy, hydrotherapy, and diathermy. Indications, contraindications, and precautions are emphasized. This course provides the knowledge, skills and values that the entry-level certified athletic trainer must possess to plan, implement, document, and evaluate the efficacy of therapeutic modalities in the treatment of injuries and illnesses of athletes and others involved in physical activity. Three hours lecture and two hours lab. Prerequisites: BIO 107, 108, 117, and 118.

AT 222 4 credits Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries Introduction to the concepts of injury prevention, recognition and management, as they relate to athletics. Integrates three hours lecture and two hours lab weekly. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.