FIRST AID AND BASIC LIFE SUPPORT

KINES 197

An applied clinical approach to basic skills commonly used in the field of athletic training. Designed for students interested in athletic training, and an appropriate elective for those who plan to teach or coach.

EMERMED 920

Gain comfort with necessary skills in leadership and communication to effectively run a resuscitation and to review the basic science, which guide the principles of resuscitation of a variety of critical-illness disease states. Students will first attain ACLS certification via AHA approved curriculum, followed by in-depth reviews of skills and underlying basic science behind the creation of ACLS guidelines. In addition to hands-on skills such as CPR, BVM respiration, I/O access, and airway management, simulation will be utilized to teach advanced skills in leadership, teamwork, and communication, which are integral to success in running ACLS-based resuscitation's. Crisis-Resource Management skills will be introduced and practiced in a variety simulated resuscitation scenarios, with students having the opportunity to practice various roles, including leading a code team.

KINES 301

Provides future athletic training professionals a foundation in advanced athletic training techniques. Sample topics include: injury prevention, emergency care, orthopedic appliance applications, protective equipment, environmental considerations, and computer applications.

KINES 571

Provides future athletic training professionals with knowledge and skills to respond to emergency situations common to the athletic training environment. Emphasis on hands-on applications and interprofessional relationships with other emergency care providers and agencies.

KINES 417

Provides students with knowledge and skills in advanced clinical assessment techniques used in the evaluation of injuries, illnesses, and conditions found in physically active populations.