The mission of Concord University is to provide quality, liberal arts based education, to foster scholarly and

creative activities and to serve the regional community (http://www.concord.edu/academics/).

Part 1:

Instructor Information:

Name: Laura Wamsley, MEd, ATC

Title: Athletic Training Program Clinical Education Coordinator

Office Location: Carter Center 403

Office Phone: (304) 384-6264

Office Fax: (304) 384-5117

Email Address: lwamsley@concord.edu

Division/Department Website: http://www.concord.edu/human-performance/node/1

Office Hours: Mon: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

11:00 AM -12:00 PM

Wed: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Thurs: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Course Information:

Course Title: AT 242 Prevention and Care of Common Injuries and Illnesses

Course CRN #: 10125

Section #: 01

Credit Hours: 2

Semester Taught: Fall 2018

Room Number: Carter 405

Course Time: M/W – 10:00 AM-10:50 AM

Course Management System: Blackboard

Hardware/Software Needed: Throughout this course we will be utilizing email, word

processing, and PowerPoint presentations. Information managed

on Blackboard will include, but is not limited to the syllabus and

any needed revisions, assignment instructions and rubrics,

assigned readings, course content PowerPoints and grades. All

assignments must be turned in on time. Some assignments may

need to be printed for submission, therefore, each student must

have access to a reliable computer and printer. Emailed or hand

written assignments will not be accepted unless the instructor has

PREDETEMINED this to be acceptable within the related

instructions.

Prerequisites: None

Text requirements: Principles of Athletic Training: A Competency Based Approach

15th Ed.

Author: Prentice Publisher: McGraw Hill

Part 2: Course Description/Rationale: This course will describe the mechanism, prevention, management and disposition of

common athletic and exercise injuries and conditions. Practical experiences include the application

of prophylactic and supportive techniques to the major joints of the body.

Concord University Educational Goal(s): The educational programs of Concord University are designed to foster skills, knowledge, and

attitudes applicable across a wide range of academic fields and professional careers in a culturally

diverse, perpetually evolving global community

Baccalaureate degree programs, including the BS in AT with which this course is aligned,

building on the General Studies program, and provide the opportunities for in-depth study in a

student’s chosen field(s).

Skills: Proficiency in interpreting data, integrating information, formulating ideas,

thinking critically, and communicating with others, as demonstrated by the

following competencies:

1. An ability to analyze, synthesize, and integrate elements, information and ideas.

Learning Outcomes/Objectives

This course aids in fulfillment of the CAATE standards listed below. Students will demonstrate

knowledge and ability of the following standards.

PHP-3 Identify modifiable/non-modifiable risk factors and mechanisms for injury and illness.

PHP-5 Explain the precautions and risk factors associated with physical activity in persons with common congenital and acquired

abnormalities, disabilities, and diseases.

PHP-17a Cardiac arrhythmia or arrest

PHP-17c Traumatic brain injury

PHP-17g Anaphylactic shock

PHP-17h Cervical spine injury

CE-3 Identify the common congenital and acquired risk factors and causes of musculoskeletal injuries and common

illnesses that may influence physical activity in pediatric, adolescent, adult, and aging populations.

CE-6 Describe the basic principles of diagnostic imaging and testing and their role in the diagnostic process.

CE-16 Recognize the signs and symptoms of catastrophic and emergent conditions and demonstrate appropriate referral decisions.

CE-20a history taking

CE-20h circulatory assessments (pulse, blood pressure, auscultation)

CE-21p Other assessments (glucometer, temperature)

AC-4 Demonstrate the ability to perform scene, primary, and secondary surveys.

AC-5 Obtain a medical history appropriate for the patient?s ability to respond.

AC-7 Differentiate between normal and abnormal physical findings (eg, pulse, blood pressure, heart and lung sounds,

oxygen saturation, pain, core temperature) and the associated pathophysiology.

AC-8 Explain the indications, guidelines, proper techniques, and necessary supplies for removing equipment and

clothing in order to access the airway, evaluate and/or stabilize an athlete's injured body part.

AC-9 Differentiate the types of airway adjuncts (oropharygneal airways [OPA], nasopharyngeal airways [NPA] and

supraglottic airways [King LT-D or Combitube]) and their use in maintaining a patent airway in adult respiratory and/or cardiac arrest.

AC-10 Establish and maintain an airway, including the use of oro- and nasopharygneal airways, and neutral spine

alignment in an athlete with a suspected spine injury who may be wearing shoulder pads, a helmet with and without

a face guard, or other protective equipment.

AC-11 Determine when suction for airway maintenance is indicated and use according to accepted practice protocols.

AC-12 Identify cases when rescue breathing, CPR, and/or AED use is indicated according to current accepted practice

protocols.

AC-16 Explain the indications, application, and treatment parameters for supplemental oxygen administration for

emergency situations.

AC-19 Explain the proper procedures for managing external hemorrhage (eg, direct pressure, pressure points,

tourniquets) and the rationale for use of each.

AC-20 Select and use the appropriate procedure for managing external hemorrhage.

AC-21 Explain aseptic or sterile techniques, approved sanitation methods, and universal precautions used in

the cleaning, closure, and dressing of wounds.

AC-22 Select and use appropriate procedures for the cleaning, closure, and dressing of wounds, identifying when

referral is necessary.

AC-23 Use cervical stabilization devices and techniques that are appropriate to the circumstances of an injury.

AC-24 Demonstrate proper positioning and immobilization of a patient with a suspected spinal cord injury.

AC-25 Perform patient transfer techniques for suspected head and spine injuries utilizing supine log roll,

prone log roll with push, prone log roll with pull, and lift-and-slide techniques.

AC-26 Select the appropriate spine board, including long board or short board, and use appropriate immobilization

techniques based on the circumstance of the patient's injury.

AC-34 Explain the importance of monitoring a patient following a head injury, including the role of obtaining

clearance from a physician before further patient participation.

AC-36b brain injury including concussion, subdural and epidural hematomas, second impact syndrome and skull fracture

AC-36c cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine trauma

AC-36h diabetic emergencies including hypoglycemia and ketoacidosis

AC-36i asthma attacks

AC-36j systemic allergic reaction, including anaphylactic shock

AC-36o local allergic reaction

AC-37 Select and apply appropriate splinting material to stabilize an injured body area.

AC-39 Select and implement the appropriate ambulatory aid based on the patient?s injury and activity and

participation restrictions.

AC-40 Determine the proper transportation technique based on the patient?s condition and findings of the

immediate examination.

AC-42 Select and use the appropriate short-distance transportation methods, such as the log roll or lift and slide,

for an injured patient in different situations.

AC-43 Instruct the patient in home care and self-treatment plans for acute conditions.

HA-9 Identify the components that comprise a comprehensive medical record.

CIP-2 Select, apply, evaluate, and modify appropriate standard protective equipment, taping, wrapping, bracing,

padding, and other custom devices for the client/patient in order to prevent and/or minimize the risk of

injury to the head, torso, spine, and extremities for safe participation in sport or other physical activity.

CIP-6 Clinically evaluate and manage a patient with an emergency injury or condition to include the assessment of

vital signs and level of consciousness, activation of emergency action plan, secondary assessment, diagnosis,

and provision of the appropriate emergency care (eg, CPR, AED, supplemental oxygen, airway adjunct, splinting,

spinal stabilization, control of bleeding).

Course Requirements

All assignments are expected to be turned in on the designated day, during class, on Blackboard or via

email as per the instructions provided by the instructor, or risk a reduction in points awarded for the

assignment.

Quizzes: There will be random unannounced quizzes throughout the semester to ensure that students are keeping up with the material that is presented in class and the readings that are assigned. These quizzes will cover power-points, any in-class material as well as the assigned readings you are given. There will be no make up quizzes for unexcused absences or being tardy.

Exams: There will be three (3) exams over the course of the semester as well as a comprehensive final exam for a total of four exams. Ensuring an understanding of the material and retention of the material that is presented to you in this class is a vital component to your athletic training education. So each of these tests may be comprehensive in nature and contain material that is covered previously in the semester. Also, some material from the lab class may overlap and be present on exams. Graded exams may be reviewed outside of class time. Out of Class Assignments: On occasion there will be out of class assignments that are to be completed by the date they are due. Students are expected to complete these assignments and bring them to class All assignments are due by the beginning of class on the due date unless otherwise stated by instructor. Paper: Students will be required to write a three(3) page paper that will cover an approved injury or illness presented in this class. This will include the epidemiology of the injury, normal course of treatment and an understanding of the anatomy and injury process. Details on this paper will be presented in class.

Course Grading

Point Scale: Exams- 3 @ 100 Points each 300 pts Final Exam- 1 @ 150 Points 150 pts Quizzes- 10 @ 10 Points each 100 pts Assignments- 100 pts Paper- 1 @ 100 Points 100 pts

TOTAL 750 pts **POINTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE **

Grading Scale: 90-100%= A 60-69% =D

80-89% = B 59-0% = F

70-79% = C

Course Expectations:

Class members (student/instructor):

1. Be on time for class

2. Be prepared for class when class starts, not 5 minutes after class starts

3. Common courtesy- don’t talk over one another, no cell phones, no txt msg,

etc.

4. Class participation is encouraged, but side conversations are not, either talk

for the whole class to hear, or don’t talk at all.

5. Stay focused throughout class, we will try to be out on time every week, but

please do not pack up early

6. Stay caught up if not ahead on any readings and assignments. Plan ahead to

have assignments completed on time.

7. Ask questions when you are not sure about something

8. Have mutual respect for your instructor as well as your fellow classmates

Attendance Regular class attendance is part of a student’s academic obligation at Concord. Irregular

attendance may affect academic performance adversely and is detrimental to the atmosphere of a

class. (See University Catalog Academic Policies and Procedures.)

Class participation

If you’re going to show up, you might as well learn something. Class participation is vital to

learning and understanding. Therefore, class participation will be taken into consideration when

calculating the student’s final course grade.

Make-up Policy and Late Work:

Late assignments will only be accepted for up to one week after the assigned due date. For each

day late the final grade potential will drop by 10%. After one week, the assignment will no

longer be accepted and a grade of 0 will be awarded.

Makeup in-class assignments due to an excused absence are due with-in one week of absence.

All assignments should be submitted prior to scheduled absences to avoid late points.

Course Timeline (Schedule of Assignments/Assessments/Presentations)

Date Topic Reading/Assignments Due

Aug. 13 Introduction, Syllabus Review N/A

Aug 15 Off the Field Injury Evaluation Medical Terminology

Chapter 13-Principles of Athletic Training (Prentice)

Aug 20 No Class

Aug 22 Off the Field Injury Evaluation Medical Terminology Quiz

Aug 27 Off the Field Injury Evaluation

Aug 29 Tissue Response to Injury Chapter 10-(Prentice)

Sept 3 Labor day, no class

Sept 5 Exam #1

Sept 10 Acute Care and Emergency Procedures

Chapter 12 (Prentice)

Sept 12 Acute Care and Emergency Procedures

Sept 17 Acute Care and Emergency Procedures

Sept 19 Acute Care and Emergency Procedures

Sept 24 Acute Care and Emergency Procedures

Sept 26 Acute Care and Emergency Procedures

Oct 1 Exam #2

Oct 3 Head and Neck Injuries Chapter 26

Oct 8 Head and Neck Injuries

Oct 10 Head and Neck Injuries

Oct 15 Protective Equipment

Oct 17 Protective Equipment

Oct 22 Open Wound Classification and Care

Chapter 14 and 28

Oct 24 Open Wound Classification and Care

Oct 29 Open Wound Classifications and Care

Oct 31 Open Wound Classifications and Care

Nov 5 Open Wound Classifications and Care

Paper Topic Due Chapter 9

Nov 7 Exam #3

Nov 12 Closed Wound Classification and Care

Nov 14 Closed Wound Classification and Care

Paper Due

Nov 26 Closed Wound Classification and Care

Nov 28 Closed Wound Classification and Care

Friday Dec 7 FINAL EXAM 9:00-11:15

Part 3:

Accessibility/Accommodations:

Concord University is committed to responding to the needs of students with disabilities as defined by the

Americans with Disabilities Act. Please inform your instructor at the beginning of the class semester if

you have a disability and are requesting accommodations. It is your responsibility to self-disclose that you

are requesting accommodations. The University and the instructor will provide you with a reasonable

accommodation. You should register with CU’s Disability Services Office, located on the Athens campus

Jean and Jerry Beasley Student Center, Bottom Floor, across from the Campus Post Office. The Disability

Services Office phone is 304-384-6086 or you can email the Director, Nancy Ellison, at

nellison@concord.edu for assistance.

Academic Dishonesty

Academic dishonesty is morally unacceptable as well as destructive to the learning and teaching

atmosphere. Academic dishonesty includes the giving or receiving of improper help on examinations or

assignments, falsifying documents, and plagiarism (the act of stealing and using, as one’s own, the ideas

or the expression of the ideas of another). Such dishonesty can lead to a variety of penalties — including

but not limited to failure of assignment, failure of course, loss of institutional privileges, or dismissal from

the University. (See University Catalog Academic Policies and Procedures.)

Concord University Honor Code

A Concord University Honor Code was approved by students, staff, faculty, administration, and the CU

Board of Governors. The Code states:

"As a member of the Concord University Community I will act with honesty and integrity in accordance

with our fundamental principles and I will respect myself and others while challenging them to do the

same."

The Honor Code is intended to unite the Concord community behind a culture of honesty, integrity, and

civility.

Class/Online Attendance Policy Regular class attendance is part of a student’s academic obligation at Concord. Irregular attendance may

affect academic performance adversely and is detrimental to the atmosphere of a class. (See University

Catalog Academic Policies and Procedures.)

Emergency Alert System In an effort to increase safety and security on our campus, Concord University encourages everyone to

register for instant text message alerts. Alerts will only be used for security and safety notices. All

students, faculty, and staff are eligible to receive text message alerts on their cell phones or email alerts.

Please contact the IT Help Desk for further assistance (304-384-5291).

Emergency Information Emergency/courtesy telephones are located at the main entrance of each residence hall and at various

other locations on campus. Emergency telephones can be identified by the flashing blue light and will

provide the user with a direct link to Public Safety at the press of a button. To report an on-campus

emergency, call 304-384-5357 or 911. The Office of Public Safety is located on the bottom floor of the

Rahall Technology Center. For further emergency information go to:

http://www.concord.edu/administration/office-public-safety.

Inclement Weather Policy

As a general policy, the University will remain in normal operations during adverse weather conditions.

In the event of severe weather conditions, the following may occur:

University Closure

No students or employees are to report.

Classes Cancelled

Students do NOT report BUT employees are expected to report to work at their normal time.

Operating on an Inclement Weather Delay

Under this schedule, all 8 a.m. classes will start at 10 a.m. Students and faculty will follow the

Inclement Weather Schedule. (See http://www.concord.edu/emergency-alerts for Athens/Beckley

Inclement Weather Schedules.)

*Announcements invoking the late schedule or other options referenced above are aired on area radio and television stations and are sent as text and email messages to those enrolled for this service. Announcements of campus closures and schedule delays are also posted on the CU webpage. Log on to http://www.concord.edu Everyday Access Emergency Alert System.

Student Conduct

In classrooms, online, laboratories, and during any activities that are part of course requirements, students

are expected to observe reasonable rules of conduct.

Technology Services

Contact the CU Help Desk at extension 5291 from campus or 304-384-5291 off campus. You may also e-

mail cuhelpdesk@concord.edu.

Syllabus Disclaimer

"This syllabus is subject to change based on the needs of the class. Please check it regularly."