ATH 515 - Therapeutic Interventions I

This course will initiate the development of the skills needed for students to develop, optimize, and administer effective evaluation-based plans of care for patients, to enhance performance, improve recovery and outcomes, and minimize risk. This course combines assessment, diagnostic skills, test and measures, use of therapeutic exercise, rehabilitation, reconditioning, therapeutic modalities and manual treatments of injury, illness and general medical conditions of the lower extremity. Students will observe and participate in compassionate interactions and communication, patient centered care, and patient advocacy during the restoration of function through the implementation of therapeutic interventions.

4 Semester Credit(s)

Laboratory/Experience Hours: 30
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): NA
Repeatable for Credit: No
Core Course: No
Grade Type: LT
Typically Offered: Fall