ATR 704 - Neurological Examination & Immediate Care: Head, Maxillofacial & Cervical Spine

2 Credit(s) The purpose of this course is to develop knowledge and skills in neurological examination and immediate care of traumatic injuries to the head, maxillofacial, and cervical spine regions. Injuries will be discussed from the following viewpoints: prevention, etiology, pathophysiology, evaluation, and acute managements protocols. pathophysiology, evaluation, and acute management protocols. The psychomotor component of this course will allow student to apply knowledge and skills related to immediate care of traumatic injuries to the head, maxillofacial, and cervical spine. The course meets two (2) hours per week and is only open to and required of students enrolled in the Athletic Training master’s degree program.
Co-requisites: ATR 700, ATR 702, ATR 706, ATR 708.