ATTH 3120 - Therapeutic Modalities

(formerly HPED 3120)
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 2
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
Tutorial Hour(s): 2

This course will provide theoretical and practical in-depth knowledge of the safe and effective use application of therapeutic clinical modalities (i.e. thermal agents, electrophysical agents). Some of the topics include: a review of the injury response process, pain theories, and the transmission and therapeutic application of electrical, thermal, acoustic, and mechanical energy, use of thermal agents, use of electrical agents and use of mechanical agents. These modalities are those typically used by Certified Athletic Therapists in Canada.

Students will demonstrate evidence-based, ethical, critical thinking, reflection, and collaborative practice while integrating previous and current theoretical and practical knowledge in line with the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association Scope of Practice and Professional Competencies

Prerequisite(s): ATTH 2112  and ATTH 2505  with a minimum grade of B-. ATTH 2050 , and all of HPED 2830 , HPED 2850 ,  PHYL 3514 , and PHYL 3516 .

AND

Successful completion of both the Mount Royal University First Responder for Athletic Therapy course and the Taping and Prophylactic Support course.