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This course will teach students to examine, diagnose and formulate a plan of care for musculoskeletal injuries of the upper extremity and thoracic and cervical spine. Examination techniques include obtaining a past medical history, functional assessment, palpation, joint range of motion, soft tissue integrity, selective tissue testing, neurological and vascular assessment. Prerequisite: Minimum of B- in ATH 510, and prior or concurrent enrollment in ATH 512, Graduate level standing or Accelerated Graduate Pathway student. Cr. 1.

Students will be introduced to general medical evaluation skills, including auscultation and neurological examination. Simulation and active learning strategies may be utilized to apply non-orthopedic knowledge and skills, as well as in interprofessional education for collaborative practice. Prerequisites: Minimum of a B- in ATH 501 and ATH 502, and prior or concurrent enrollment in ATH 514, and Graduate level standing or Accelerated Graduate Pathway student. Cr. 1.

This course will apply and practice contemporary rehabilitation techniques including manual, therapeutic and corrective exercises, joint mobilization and manipulation, proprioceptive activities, task specific functional training, and cardiovascular training. Prerequisites: Prior or concurrent enrollment in ATH 524, and Graduate level standing or Accelerated Graduate Pathway student. Cr. 1.

Students will prepare for transition to clinical practice by understanding human resource and job orientation processes, developing professional materials. Students will be encouraged to participate in professional advocacy and leadership opportunities. Additionally, contemporary topics in athletic training will be discussed. Prerequisites: Minimum of a B- in all prior athletic training courses and concurrent enrollment in remaining required athletic training courses, and Graduate level standing. Cr 2.

Simulation and standardized patient experiences may be utilized to apply and synthesize skills related to assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of injuries and conditions common in Athletic Training Practice. In addition, athletic training core competencies will be assessed through patient cases. Prerequisite: Restricted to MSAT students. Cr. 1.