ATHTR 336General Medical Principles of Clinical Practice

3 credits · Athletic Training · Penn State

This course is designed to instruct students in general medicine content and skills related to the clinical practice of athletic training. Specific topics include pathology; pharmacology; physical examination of head, ears, eyes, nose, throat, pulmonary, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, renal, genitourinary, and dermatological conditions commonly seen in physically-active populations; exertional heat illness; diabetes and exercise; female athlete triad; injuries in populations with physical disabilities; and psychosocial aspects of patient-provider relationships. Several lectures will be made by physicians who specialize in sports medicine. Lab activities will include the instruction, practice, and assessment of psychomotor skills related to the course content. The course will include a balance of both lecture and laboratory activities. The course includes a balance of lecture-based and laboratory activities. Students practice skills specific to the clinical proficiencies required to sit for the Board of Certification exam.