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ATE 721

Therapeutic Modalities

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelGraduate
Standard

Overview

Description

Foundational study of the physiology of trauma and the subsequent effects on tissues. Focus on the techniques and application parameters of therapeutic modalities. Examine how to select, use and incorporate interventions for patients that align with the care plan.

Requirements

Prerequisites

ATE 710

Corequisites

ATE 721L
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): ATE 710

Corequisites

Corequisite(s): ATE 721L

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Summer

Terms

summer

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • explain the physiological response of tissues to trauma and the mechanisms by which therapeutic modalities influence healing and pain modulation.
  • select and apply appropriate therapeutic modalities and related interventions that align with a patient’s plan of care across pre-operative, post-operative, and non-surgical conditions.
  • demonstrate safe, ethical, and legally compliant use of therapeutic agents, devices, and interventions within the athletic training scope of practice databases, medical classification systems (ICD, CPT), and data privacy standards to support evidenced-based decision making.