HLSC 3475U – Introduction to Injury Management

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an introduction to the management of musculoskeletal injuries of the extremities. They will be introduced to assessment of limb injuries, emergency assessment and treatment as well as basic taping and support techniques. Through functional anatomy review, a knowledge base is developed to provide a means for the analysis of injury mechanisms. Materials covered include mechanisms of injury, tissue biomechanics, pathology, assessment and prevention of acute and chronic trauma. The lab component provides exposure to hands‐on assessment of joint movement, stretching, taping and splinting techniques.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Laboratory hours: 2
Prerequisite(s): HLSC 1201U and HLSC 3470U
Credit restriction(s): HLSC 3472U