• Describe the the etiology, incidence and prevalence of CTS and list 5 risk factors
• Identify the anatomy of the carpal tunnel and describe its contents
• Outline, describe and differentiate 3 provocative maneuvers for diagnosing CTS
• List and describe 3 conservative treatment interventions for CTS and the advantages of each technique
• Describe and differentiate open vs. endoscopic CT release along with possible complications

• This contains all courses with the educational objectives listed from Breathing Essentials 201 through Breathing Essentials 207

Cardiopulmonary 103:

• Discuss how smoking impacts the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems
• Describe how lung dysfunction leads to cardiac dysfunction
• Describe how cardiac dysfunction leads to lung dysfunction
• Differentiate obstructive from restrictive pulomary pathology and the manifestations of each
• Name 5 factors that precipitate an asthma attack
• List 3 risk factors of coronary artery disease
• Describe the process of artherosclerosis
• Discuss rheumatoid arthritis and its impact on specific organs

Cardiopulmonary 104:

• Identify anatomic structures and key topographic landmarks of the chest
• Describe various chest wall configurations
• Differentiate peripheral and central cyanosis
• Differentiate normal bronchial breath sounds from abnormal bronchial breath sounds
• Identify various components of a chest examination
• List 2 causes of decreased breath sounds
• List the steps involved to ausculatate lung sounds

• This course includes all of the educational objectives for the courses Concussion 101 through Concussion 110

Hour 1 and 2

• Describe the components of the core and the function of the core.
• Describe the function of the diaphragm as it relates to posture, muscular relationships and stability of the spine.
• Describe the function and structure of the superficial muscle system of the body.
• Describe two concepts of spinal stability. 

Hour 3

• Demonstrate how to determine the length of quadratus lumborum and erector spinae. 
• Demonstrate how to evaluate Transversus abdominus function
• Demonstrate how to facilitate the core and initiate a core training program

Hour 4

• List three pathologies related to less than optimal core function.
• Describe three postural strategies that the patient may develop when the core is in dysfunction.
• Describe how weakness of the abdominals can alter diaphragm contractions.
• Explain how respiratory fatigue can alter core control.

Hour 1

• List 3 factors which impact the mechanical properties of fascia
• Recall 3 important functions of fascia
• Cite 3 negative biological effects of fibrosis
• Describe 3 proposed neurophysiological effects of IASTM
• Itemize three biological effects of IASTM

Hour 2

• Cite 8 indications for using IASTM for upper/lower quarter musculoskeletal conditions
• Provide 8 indications for using IASTM for upper/lower quarter musculoskeletal conditions
• Enumerate 8 indications for using IASTM for upper/lower quarter musculoskeletal conditions
• when using IASTM for musculoskeletal disorders.
• List 2 features of IASTM tools and the effect that these features have on the treatment effect (tissue penetration)
• Summarize 5 IASTM basic stroke techniques
• Apply IASTM techniques for over 30 common upper quarter musculoskeletal conditions

Hour 3

• Outline 3 general purposes for using instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilizations (IASTM) for lower quarter musculoskeletal disorders.
• Recall 3 clinical indications for using IASTM to the hip
• State 3 clinical indications for providing IASTM to the lumbar spine
• Present 3 clinical indications for using IASTM for knee-related musculoskeletal disorders
• Itemize 3 clinical conditions of the lower leg and foot for which IASTM would be appropriate

• This contains all courses with the educational objectives listed from Physical Diagnosis 166 through Physical Diagnosis 169

• Summarize the relationship between glenohumeral internal rotation deficit(GIRD), SLAP tears, posterior impingement, scapula dyskinesis and shoulder micro-instability
• Effectively diagnose SLAP tears, posterior impingement, scapula dyskinesis and shoulder mico-instability using screening and clinical tests.
• Cite common pitching pathomechanics and describe their association with specific elbow injuries.
• Paraphrase the peel back model for SLAP tears
• Relate proper pitching biomechanics with injury prevention strategies for the adolescent overhead athlete

Part I:

• Recite the overall incidence of superior labral tears
• Describe the pathophysiology of superior labral tears
• Understand the clinical presentation of superior labral tears
• Explain differential diagnosis for superior labral tears
• Examine and describe surgical and non-surgical treatment options