ATR 317 - Acute Care of Injury and Illness

The knowledge, skills and equipment used for the management and disposition of acute injury and illness and providing appropriate medical referral. Prerequisites: ATR 221 and acceptance into the athletic training program. (2 cr. hr.)
Frequency code F = offered in fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1.  Critically appraise patient(s) with acute conditions including triaging those that are life threatening or otherwise emergent.
2.  Monitor and evaluate environmental conditions to make appropriate recommendations to start or stop activity in order to prevent environmental illness or injury.
3.  Integrate restrictive, assistive, and prophylactic devices into the plan of care.
4.  Appraise and utilize evidence-based practice guidelines and trends.
5.  Interpret and implement practice patterns that adhere to standards and best practices.