SCI 242: Orthopedic Evaluation

This course will focus on the etiology, pathology, and clinical signs and symptoms of common orthopedic injuries occurring with physical activity. In addition to the lecture component, a 3 hour lab focusing on evaluative clinical specialty tests is required. At the completion of this course, the students will possess injury assessment skills to perform a basic orthopedic examination of the upper and lower extremity, trunk, and spine. This course is open to Health Sciences and pre-med or pre-PA students only.