ATSC 304-3M
Spring 2005
Nicholls State University
College of Nursing and Allied Health
Department of Allied Health Sciences
I.
Course Title and Description:
ATSC 304. Therapeutic Modalities. 3-2-2. Prerequisite: ATSC 301 or permission of
department head. Methods and techniques in the application of therapeutic modalities and their
use in the treatment of athletic injuries while under the guidance of a NATABOC certified
athletic trainer(s). (31.0503)
Instructor:
Office:
Office Hours:
Phone:
E-mail:
Gerard White
155A Shaver Gym
Posted
985-493-2612
gerard.white@nicholls.edu
Barker Athletic Training Facility:
985-448-4810 (Barbara Naquin)
985-448-4837 (Jeff Smith)
Stopher Athletic Training Facility:
985-448-4291
II.
Course Text:
Starkey, C. Therapeutic Modalities. (3rd Edition) Philadelphia, F.A. Davis Company, 2004.
III.
Student Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
A. Understand and relate the findings of a physical examination to determine the
appropriate course of treatment using therapeutic modalities. (TM: 1)
B. Demonstrate the ability to apply Thermal Agents: Cryotherapy & Thermotherapy.
(TM: 2A, 2B)
C. Demonstrate the ability to apply Electrical Agents: Electrotherapy & Ultrasound.
(TM: 2C, 2D)
D. Demonstrate the ability to apply Mechanical Agents: Traction, Intermittent Compression
& Massage. (TM: 2E, 2F, 2G)
E. Describe the terminology and basic concepts used with therapeutic modalities.
F. Describe the indications, contraindications and precautions for using the various physical
modalities.
G. Describe the principles of electrical safety as they relate to patient care.
H. Defend the use of modalities for treatment of specific athletic injury conditions.
I. Gain an appreciation of the supporting role therapeutic modalities play in sports
medicine rehabilitation.
IV.
Course Requirements:
A. Attendance Policy: Each student will be required to attend each class lecture and/or
laboratory according to the University’s schedule of classes. Students are reminded to read
the ATSCC Policy and Procedure Handbook regarding the Program’s attendance policy.
Habitual tardies or absence (excused or unexcused) from ATSC 304 will be addressed by
the following guidelines:
1. Exceeding more than three absences: The final letter grade earned through course
assignments and examinations will automatically be lowered by one letter grade.
2. Exceeding more than six absences: The final letter grade earned through course
assignments and examinations will automatically be lowered by two letter grades.
3. Exceeding more than nine absences: The final letter grade earned through course
assignments and examinations will automatically be lowered by three letter grades.
4. In all cases a record of this negligence will be placed in the student’s portfolio which
will factor in to consideration for continuance in the program.
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A. Proficiency Manual:
1. Each student shall complete all assigned laboratory and clinical proficiencies assigned in
the ATSC 304 Laboratory Manual prior to the last day of class. Students may be
required to turn in his/her manual for faculty evaluation of satisfactory proficiency
progress during the semester.
2. Failure to complete all laboratory and clinical proficiencies will result in an “F” for the
class. A grade of “I” will be given for work that cannot be completed because of
circumstances beyond the student’s control.
(An “I” grade will not be given to a student doing unsatisfactory work.)
A. Classroom:
1. Students are required to access and use Blackboard. All announcements and any change
to the course schedule will be posted for all students. (Any questions or concerns must
be addressed at that time.)
2. Complete all scheduled quizzes, chapter outlines, examinations and assigned work by
due date on syllabus.
A. Laboratory:
1. Each student is required to compile a 3-ring notebook to include the course syllabus and
all proficiency evaluations.
2. Students will be divided into groups during laboratory to conduct peer evaluations. Each
student shall be evaluated by, and then also evaluate, fellow peer students on laboratory
evaluation techniques.
3. Each student will have practical examinations to demonstrate competency in therapeutic
modalities to the instructor.
4. Shorts (at a length just above the knees) are required for all lab sessions.
5. Student must score a minimum of 90% on all laboratory proficiencies in order to meet
competency requirement for placement in clinical setting.
6. Each student shall notify the clinical coordinator / program director prior to an absence.
(Notification should be one-week prior to at least one-hour prior, due to extenuating
circumstances.) Any unexcused absence may result in dismissal from the program.
Program Director
Clinical Coordinator
Gerard White
Celest Weuve
985-493-2612 (O)
985-493-2613 (O)
985-688-6600 (Emergency)
IV.
Method of Evaluation:
A. Chapter quizzes (83 questions - 3 points each question for total of 240 points)
B. Chapter outlines (60 points)
C. Laboratory Proficiency Manual evaluations (53 proficiencies) [Required: Failure to
complete all laboratory proficiencies will result in an automatic “F” for the course.]
D. Written examinations: 5 section exams and Final (Comprehensive)
(100 points each exam = 600 points)
E. Practical oral examinations – midterm and final (5 comprehensive proficiencies to be
complete at both midterm and during finals = 20 points for each exam = 200 points)
F. End-of-course grade will be determined by attendance, performance on chapter quizzes,
examinations, and laboratory proficiencies. The grading scale is based on a 7 point system
as follows: (1100 Total Points)
93-100% =
A = 1018 points
86-92%
=
B = 941 points
79-85%
=
C = 864 points
72-78%
=
D = 787 points
0-71%
=
F
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Students must achieve a minimum of 864 points (79%)
to successfully meet the evaluation criteria for ATSC 304.
G. Make-up Policy: Missed exam can only be taken at the end of the semester with an excused
absence accepted by the instructor following university policy. It is recommended that any
student who will miss a class, to please contact the instructor prior to his or her absence.
Attendance points will not be given for any absence (excused or unexcused). All make-up
work must be scheduled with the instructor prior to the final two weeks of the semester.
H. Plagiarism: Anyone unethical enough to practice plagiarism, either in a written or oral
assignment or on an exam, will receive an “F” as the final grade for the course. By taking
this course, students agree that all assignments are subject to submission to Turnitin.com, an
online plagiarism prevention and detection service. All work submitted to Turnitin.com will
be added to its database of papers. Turnitin's privacy policy and a description of the service
are available at http://www.turnitin.com. Specifically, this service compares your paper with
Internet webpages, articles in databases, and all papers previously submitted from this
university or any other. Turnitin then either confirms the originality of your work or gives the
source of plagiarism. In cases of detected plagiarism, the paper and supporting evidence will
be handled in compliance with the Student Code of Conduct
(http://www.nicholls.edu/life/policy/code_of_conduct.pdf).
I. The final date for automatic W when dropping this course or resigning from the University is
Thursday, April 7, 2005.
VII.
Student Conduct and Responsibilities:
A. The student will conduct himself or herself in a professional manner.
B. The student must abide by all prescribed dress code and conduct code of the clinical affiliate.
C. In cases of academic dishonesty or severe or repeated disruptions of class/lab activities, the
instructor may dispose of the matter by invoking a maximum sanction of immediate
expulsion and the issuance of a failing grade.
D. It is the student's responsibility to review the ATSCC Policy and Procedures Manual and
the University Code of Student Conduct and become familiar with their contents.
E. Class Etiquette: Talking while the instructor is teaching is considered rude and discourteous
both to your fellow classmate and instructor. Any student deemed to be rude or discourteous
by the instructor would be asked to leave.
F. Exposure Control Plan (ECP): The ECP is included in the Athletic Training Student
Handbook and has been developed in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety
Administration (OSHA) Blood Borne Pathogens Standard, 29, CFR 11910. 1030. In addition
to this plan, student and faculty must follow the ECP of affiliating clinical agencies. Any
occurrence/variances while participating in clinical education experiences “MUST” be
reported via documentation on the AHSC Variance Reporting Form to the program director.
(Students may obtain reporting form from the program director or clinical coordinator.) The
ECP addresses the following areas:
1. Hand washing.
2. Handling and disposal of needles and sharps.
3. Handling and disposal of non-sharp infectious waste.
4. Transport of biological waste.
5. Personal protective equipment (PPE).
6. General guidelines.
In the event of an emergency or illness while the student is scheduled at a clinical affiliate, the
affiliate may render medical care. However, the student is responsible for all expenses incurred.
G. Office of Disability Services: Programs and services for student with disabilities are
available through the Office of Disabled Student Services, which assists students in making
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adjustments to university life. Students with disabilities must first self-identify with the
Office of Disabled Student Services and provide current documentation of their disability
from an appropriate licensed professional regarding the nature and extent of the disability
and the recommended accommodations. Before any accommodations will be made,
documentation must be provided. The Office of Disabled Student Services is located in
Peltier Hall, Room 101, in conjunction with the Testing Center. Call (985) 448-4430 for
information and appointments.
VI.
Bibliography:
Arnheim, D. and Prentice, W. (2000). Principles of Athletic Training. 10th Edition. McGrawHill.
Sports Medicine Council of British Columbia (1995). Manual of Athletic Taping.
Pennsylvania: F.A. Davis Company.
Kisner, C. and Colby, L.A. (1996). Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques. (3rd
Edition). Pennsylvania: F.A. Davis Company.
VII.
Course Outline and Schedule of Events:
The student will be exposed to hands-on / practical athletic training techniques used in the
prevention, recognition, and care of athletic injuries. (The following schedule of events is
subject to change, as deemed necessary by the instructor.)
Week
1
2
3
4
5
Date
1-17
1-19
Monday
Wednesday
ASSIGNMENT
1-21
Friday
Read pg 2 – 9
1-24
Monday
1-26
Wednesday
Read pg 10 – 28
Ch. 1 Quiz Due
Inflammation
Worksheet Due
1-28
1-31
Friday
Monday
Read pg 29 – 32
2-2
Wednesday
Read pg 33 – 40
2-4
Friday
Read pg 40 – 53
Ch. 2 Quiz Due
2-7 / 9
2-11
Monday
Friday
2-14
Monday
2-16
2-18
Wednesday
Friday
Read pg 55 – 73
Ch. 3 Outline Due
Read pg 74 – 88
Ch. 4 Outline Due
CLASS CONTENT
ML King Holiday
Course Syllabus and Introduction to Therapeutic
Modalities
Ch. 1 – The Injury Response Process
Stresses Placed on the Cell
Types of Soft Tissue Found in the Body
The Injury Process
Ch. 2 – The Physiology and Psychology of Pain
Pain Perception, Assessment of Pain,
Temporal Dimension of Pain,
Neuroscience of Pain: Somatosensory
Transduction
Transmission of Somatosensory Information
Modulation of Pain Sensation, Pathology of
Pain
Mardi Gras – NO CLASS
Ch. 3 – Development and Delivery of Treatment
Protocol
The Problem Approach,
Ch. 4 – Administrative Considerations
TEST #1 – Section One
Read pg 101 – 116
Ch. 5 – Thermal Agents: Cold Modalities
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2-21
Monday
2-23
Wednesday
2-25
Friday
2-28
3-2
Monday
Wednesday
8
3-4
3-7
Friday
Monday
9
3-9
3-11
3-14
Wednesday
Friday
Monday
3-16
3-18
3-21
3-23
3-25 /3
4-4
Wednesday
Friday
Monday
Wednesday
4-6
4-8
Wednesday
Friday
4-11
4-13
4-15
14
15
6
Read pg 124 – 133
Ch. 5 Quiz Due
Read pg 117 – 123
Clinical Application of Thermal Modalities: Cold
Ch. 5 – Thermal Agents: Heat Modalities
7
10
11
12
13
Read pg 133 – 149
Read pg 156 – 173
Ch. 7 Quiz Due
Read pg 174 – 183
Read pg 184 – 191
Read pg 191 – 197
Read pg 204 – 239
Ch. 11 Quiz Due
Read pg 240 – 272
Clinical Application of Thermal Modalities: Heat
TEST #2 – Section Two
Ch. 7 – Therapeutic Ultrasound
Clinical Applications of Ultrasound
Ch. 9 – Diathermy
Mid-semester Examinations
Clinical Applications of Diathermy
TEST #3 – Section Three
Ch. 11 – Electrical Stimulation
Ch. 12 – Electrical Stimulation Techniques
Clinical Applications of Electrical Agents
TEST #4 – Section Four
Read pg 280 – 285
Read pg 287 – 294
Read pg 295 – 307
Ch. 14 - 17 Quiz
Due
Spring Break - NO CLASS
Ch. 14 – Intermittent Compression
Ch. 15 – Continuous Passive Motion
Ch. 16 – Therapeutic Massage
Clinical Application of Intermittent Compression
Clinical Application of Therapeutic Massage
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Read pg 308 – 325
Ch. 17 – Cervical and Lumbar Traction
4-18
4-20
4-22
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Read pg 326 – 333
Read pg 334 – 350
Read pg 352 – 364
4-25
4-27
4-29
5-2 / 6
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Ch. 18 – Electromyographic Biofeedback
Ch. 19 – Light Modalities
Ch. 20 – Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Ch. 21 – Therapeutic Magnets
TEST #5 – Section Five
ORAL PRACTICUM
ORAL PRACTICUM
FINAL EXAMS
Monday
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