Critical Performance
By the end of this course students will be able to palpate, assess 
and test structures of the upper quadrant to determine if pathology 
exists.  They will also be able to interpret their findings and begin 
to integrate these test results into a functional assessment form.

Learning Outcomes
To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated 
the ability to: 
1. Describe the structure and function of the bones and bony 
   prominences of the upper quadrant.
2. Identify, palpate, approximate and demonstrate the significance of 
   the bones and bony prominences of the upper quadrant.
3. Identify, palpate, approximate and demonstrate the significance of 
   the ligaments and inert tissues of the upper quadrant.
4. Identify, palpate, approximate and demonstrate the function of 
   muscle groups of the upper quadrant.
5. Explain the surfaces and movement of the joints of the upper 
   quadrant.
6. Palpate the bones and bony prominences of the upper quadrant.
7. Palpate, assess and test the ligaments and inert tissues of the 
   upper quadrant to determine if pathology exists.
8. Palpate, assess and test the muscle groups of the upper quadrant 
   to determine if pathology exists.
9. Interpret test results accurately and explain these results 
   concisely in a functional assessment form.
10.Identify the structures of the upper quadrant and realize their 
   importance in terms of function and potential pathology.

Written Exam    Laboratory Practical   Assignments
Midterm  20%    Midterm  20%           10%
Final    25%    Midterm  25%

Total  100%

The final grade will be a combined total of the written examination 
mark, laboratory practical and assignments.  A passing grade of 
minimum 60% (C) is required in both written and practical components 
to successfully complete the course.

LABORATORY PRACTICAL:
Practical exams consist of identifying, palpating and testing a 
number of selected anatomical structures on a class partner.

WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS:
Written test questions will cover class lectures, textbook 
assignments and laboratory sessions.

ATTENDANCE:
Attendance is expected at all planned classes and laboratory 
experiences.  Specific circumstances not withstanding, field 
placements should not interfere with attendance.

ATTIRE:
Laboratory class dress must include loose shorts and T-shirt, shoes 
and socks.  Students should change for every practical class unless 
informed ahead of time.


TEST AND ASSIGNMENT PROTOCOL  
 
To encourage behaviours that will help students to be successful in 
the workplace and to ensure that students receive credit for their 
individual work, the following rules apply to every course offered 
within the School of Community and Liberal Studies.  
            
1. Students are responsible for staying abreast of test dates and 
   times, as well as due dates and any special instructions for  
   submitting assignments and projects as supplied to the class by  
   the professor.
2. Students must write all tests at the specified times. Missed 
   tests, in-class activities, assignments and presentations are 
   awarded a mark of zero.  If an extension or make-up opportunity is
   approved by the professor as outlined below, the mark of zero may 
   be revised by subsequent performance.  The penalty for late 
   submission of written assignments is a loss of 10% per day for up 
   to five business days (excluding weekends and statutory holidays), 
   after which, a grade of zero is assigned. Business days include 
   any day that the college is open for business, whether the student 
   has scheduled classes that day or not.  
3. Students, who miss a test or in-class activity or assignment or 
   fail to submit an assignment on time due to exceptional 
   circumstances, are required to notify their professor in advance
   of the class whenever possible.  A make-up test may be supplied 
   for students who provide an acceptable explanation of their 
   absence and/or acceptable documentation explaining their 
   absence (e.g., a medical certificate). All make-up tests are to 
   be written at a time and place specified by the professor upon the 
   student's return. Alternately, students may be given an 
   opportunity to earn the associated marks by having a subsequent 
   test count for the additional marks. Exceptional circumstances may 
   result in a modification of due dates for assignments.
4. Unless otherwise specified, assignments and projects must be 
   submitted at the beginning of class. 
5. Students must complete every assignment as an individual effort 
   unless, the professor specifies otherwise.
6. Since there may be instances of grade appeal or questions 
   regarding the timely completion of assignments and/or extent of 
   individual effort, etc., students are strongly advised to keep, 
   and make available to their professor, if requested, a copy of all 
   assignments and working notes until the course grade has been 
   finalized.  
7. There will be no resubmission of work unless this has been 
   previously agreed to or suggested by the professor. 
8. Students must submit all assignments in courses with practical lab 
   and field components in order to pass the course.

Essential Employability Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:

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Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact: Loriann M. Hynes
Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous life and work experiences. This course is eligible for challenge through the following method(s):

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