EXS 5300 Orthopedic Assessment I

A comprehensive study of the lower extremities including the foot, ankle, knee, thigh, hip, pelvis, and spine. Injuries will be discussed from the following viewpoints: 1)prevention, 2)etiology and mechanism of injury, 3)pathology, 4)recognition and evaluation techniques, and 5)treatment. The clinical decision model will incorporate evidence-based practice. Prerequisite: Formal admittance into the MSAT program. Co-requisite: NURS 5010, EXS 5100.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

EXS 5100 EXS 5320 NURS 5010

Corequisite

EXS 5200 EXS 5400

Offered

Fall