ATE 712 - Advanced Orthopedic Assessment of Lower Extremity Injuries

(3 units)

Emphasis on advanced techniques of evaluation used during assessment of lower extremity orthopedic injuries and conditions. Scenario based learning to promote accurate formulation of differential and clinical diagnoses.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Prerequisite(s): ATE 710, Corequisite(s): ATE 773

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Summer

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. perform advanced, evidence-informed orthopedic assessments of lower extremity injuries and conditions to accurately formulate differential and clinical diagnoses.
2. integrate scenario-based clinical reasoning with the ICF framework to evaluate function, identify impairments and activity limitations, and communicate findings effectively within the healthcare team.
3. document, justify, and support lower extremity clinical decision making using appropriate health informatics tools, quality improvement principles, and professional/legal standards.

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