ATPP 550 - Therapeutic Modalities

(3 hours) Prerequisites: ATPP 520, 530 and 540. The focus of this course will be on the clinical application of therapeutic modalities, concepts related to their use and effectiveness, and their role in the healing process. Students will obtain in-depth knowledge of the healing process and the physiological events that occur following injury. Lab components will be built into the course to emphasize the application of therapeutic modalities in a clinical setting, including appropriate parameters, patient set-up, precautions, and indications/contraindications for use. Note: This course cannot be challenged.