Palpation Made Easy for Visual Learners: A Deep Dive into ATu’s Surface Anatomy App
Join us for an in-depth exploration of ATu’s Surface Anatomy Palpation App, a groundbreaking tool that blends the art and science of clinical anatomy. This webinar will showcase how hand-drawn illustrations of muscles, bones, and nerve entrapment sites help orient students anatomically and teach accurate palpation skills. Learn how to integrate this app into your curriculum to enhance your students' understanding and proficiency in surface anatomy.
Featured Speaker: Christopher Schmidt, PhD, ATC An athletic training professional for 30 years, Dr. Schmidt's career spans clinical care, academic leadership, and professional service. From treating patients across diverse settings to shaping undergraduate and graduate programs, he's a contributor in the field, influencing best practices through research and committee roles with the NATA and CAATE. His passion extends to curriculum design, interprofessional education, and youth sports injury prevention, helping to shape the future of athletic training.
00:00 Welcome & Introduction to the ATu Educator Team
02:53 Teaching Surface Anatomy Palpation: When, How, and Challenges
12:14 The ATu Suite and the Surface Anatomy Palpation App: Bony Structures
24:31 Surface Anatomy Palpation App: Soft Tissue Structures
27:37 Surface Anatomy Palpation App: Skeleton Demo and Nerve Entrapment
30:55 Surface Anatomy Palpation App: Pre-Made Lab Handouts and Worksheets
35:05 Deploying Cognitive Learning Theory Through ATu
36:57 Support Resources for AT Faculty