Description:

At the conclusion of this practicum, the student will be able to explain and demonstrate a variety of basic principles and practices in athletic training, including the essentials of record keeping, athletic injury taping and strapping techniques, an introduction to the supervised use of and safety procedures for therapeutic modalities and therapeutic exercise equipment. Major anatomical landmarks and basic anatomy of the major joints of the human body will be identified and palpated. This practicum, intended for athletic training and other allied health students, will be hands-on and conducted under the direct supervision of a certified/licensed athletic trainer. This course may require a professional liability fee of $16.00. Students will be notified via their JCCC student e-mail account if the fee is due and instructions on how to pay the fee. 16 hrs. lecture, 112 hrs. practicum This course will not meet the general education requirement for Health and/or Physical Education.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Explain and discuss the basic policies and procedures of the athletic training room.
2. Demonstrate basic proficiency with computerized athletic training record keeping.
3. Demonstrate improving proficiency in taping and strapping techniques for upper and lower extremity injuries.
4. Demonstrate the care of minor wounds and universal infection/contamination prevention procedures.
5. Demonstrate basic techniques for the care of acute injuries in athletes and others.
6. Demonstrate the proper application of cold, warm, electrical stimulation and ultrasound modalities.
7. Explain the essential differences between warm and cold therapy modalities.
8. Demonstrate the correct utilization of basic athletic training room rehabilitation equipment.
9. Demonstrate proper care and cleaning procedures for all athletic training room equipment.
10. Identify and palpate the major boney anatomical landmarks.
11. Describe the basic anatomy of the major, moveable joints of the human body.
12. Complete a minimum 128 hours in the athletic training room. (8 hours/week)

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Athletic Training Room Policies and Procedures
   A. Discuss and explain standard athletic training room policies
   B. Discuss and explain standard athletic training room procedures
   C. Discuss and explain issues related privacy

II. The Basics of Record Keeping
   A. Explain and demonstrate proficiency in basic athletic training
record keeping methods and protocols
   B. Explain and demonstrate basic electronic record keeping
 
III. Human Orthopedic Anatomy
   A. Identify and palpate major boney landmarks
   B. Identify and describe types of cartilage
   C. Identify, describe and palpate various ligaments
   D. Identify, describe and define various joint classifications

VI. First Aid and Immediate Injury Treatment
   A. Explain and demonstrate basic sports injury first aid and injury
treatment
   B. Identify and explain injury classifications
   C. Describe and demonstrate acute care of injuries to athletes
   D. Describe and demonstrate control of acute swelling 
   E. Describe and demonstrate basic wound care

V. Athletic Taping and Wrapping
   A. Demonstrate basic athletic taping procedures as used with athletic
injuries
   B. Describe and demonstrate the proper handling of athletic tape
   C. Describe and demonstrate pre-taping preparation
   D. Demonstrate specific specialized tapings and wraps

VI. Therapeutic Modalities
   A. Explain and demonstrate basic, safe application of therapeutic
modalities
   B. Describe heat treatments-indications/contraindications
   C. Describe cold treatments-indications/contraindications
   D. Describe correct techniques of the application of therapeutic
ultrasound-indications/contraindications
   E. Describe basic techniques of the application of electrical
neuromuscular stimulation- indications/contraindications
   F. Describe and demonstrate the proper care and handling of therapeutic
modality equipment

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be
accomplished using the following methods:
2-4 Examinations         25%-50% of grade
1-3 Projects/Assignments 50%-75% of grade
Total                    100%

Grade Criteria:
A = 90 – 100%    
B = 80 –  89%  
C = 70 –  79%  
D = 60 -  69%
F =  0 –  59%   

Caveats: NONE

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.