AT 543 - Athletic Training Techniques III

Credits: 3

This course is the third of the intermediate athletic training courses designed to meet all of the guidelines and competencies required by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association. These courses should be taken in sequence. AT 543 includes a combination of material. One section of the class is devoted to the prevention, recognition, and management of athletic injuries relative to head, face, throat, abdomen, and thorax. The remainder of the class includes material in regards to evaluation and care of general illnesses and dermatological disorders common to athletics, understanding the role of pharmaceuticals in athletics, both legal and banned substances, drug testing procedures, special issues related to women in athletics, and the athletic trainer’s role in counseling athletes. Corequisites: AT 543L Prerequisites: Major in Athletic Training

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