ATH 501 - Foundations of Patient Safety

This course will focus on patient safety in athletic training. Topics will include: taping, bracing, wrapping, concepts of patient safety, facility maintenance, handwashing, patient consent, assessment of environmental conditions, indications and contraindications of basic preventative interventions. In addition, students will select and fit sports equipment.

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Credits: 1

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Course Type: Athletic Training