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ATR1760 Athletic Training Practicum I (1 semester hours)
Under the direct supervision of a BOC certified athletic trainer/clinical instructor, students will observe and participate in the organization and administration of the athletic training environment and the care given to athletes. Students will gain an understanding of the daily operations of the athletic training room. Basic skill development includes taping, wrapping and bracing techniques, record keeping, nutrition, risk management and injury prevention. 1 hour lab, 75 hours of clinical observations are required.
ATR2050 Foundations of Athletic Training (2 semester hours)
Designed to give students an introduction to the field of athletic training. The sports medicine team, career options, health care administration and legal considerations will be explored.
ATR2500 Prevention & Care of Acute Athletic Injuries & Illnesses (3 semester hours)
This course is designed to give athletic training students a basic foundation in the prevention and care of acute athletic injuries and illnesses. Injury prevention, identification of acute injuries/illnesses, and advanced first aid techniques will be emphasized.
ATR2750 Athletic Training Practicum II (2 semester hours)
Under the direct supervision of a BOC certified athletic trainer/clinical instructor, students will observe and participate in the application of athletic training clinical skills and proficiencies previously learned in PED2080 and ATR2500. Students will be evaluated on health care administration, taping, wrapping and bracing, risk management and injury prevention, psychosocial Intervention and referral, and nutrition. 1 hour lab, 9-10 hours of general medical observations are required. 150 hours of clinical experiences, including 9-10 hours of general medial observations required.
ATR2760 Athletic Training Practicum III (2 semester hours)
Under the direct supervision of a BOC certified athletic trainer/clinical instructor, students will observe and participate in the application of athletic training clinical skills and proficiencies previously learned in ATR2500 and ATR3500. Students will be evaluated on acute care skills, pharmacology, and general medical conditions and disabilities proficiencies. 1 hour lab, 9-10 hours of general medical observations are required. 150 hours of clinical experiences, including 9-10 hours of general medical observations required.
ATR3500 Medical Aspects of Athletic Training (4 semester hours)
This course emphasizes identification and management of athletic injuries and illnesses commonly observed in athletics. Anatomical relationships, mechanism of injury, illness/injury management, pharmacology, and current research will be introduced. Physician referral, the role of the athletic trainer, and medical terminology are discussed.
ATR3510 Assessment of Lower Extremity/Viscera (4 semester hours)
This course emphasizes the theory and practical applications of orthopedic assessment. Standard assessment techniques will be learned and applied to injuries and illnesses of the lower extremity and viscera. Guidelines for appropriate physician referral, documentation and standard treatment protocols will be discussed.
ATR3510Z Assessment of Lower Extremity/Viscera (Lab)
Clinical proficiencies addressing the study of the lower extremity and viscera will be mastered. Orthopedic evaluation, standard documentation and critical thinking skills will be emphasized. Concurrent with ATR3510.
ATR3530 Assessment of Upper Extremity/Axial Skeleton (4 semester hours)
This course emphasizes the theory and practical applications of orthopedic assessment. Standard assessment techniques will be learned and applied to injuries and illnesses of the upper extremity and axial skeleton. Guidelines for physician referral, proper documentation and standard treatment protocols will be discussed.
ATR3530Z Assessment of Upper Extremity/Axial Skeleton (Lab)
Clinical proficiencies addressing the study of the upper extremity and axial skeleton will be mastered. Orthopedic evaluation, standard documentation and critical thinking skills will be emphasized. Concurrent with ATR3530.
ATR3550 Therapeutic Exercise (4 semester hours)
A study of clinical sports therapy techniques used in the physical reconditioning of athletic related injuries. The student will gain an understanding of standard assessment procedures, scientific principles and procedures of therapeutic exercise, indications and contra-indications of the use of therapeutic exercises, standard documentation and decision making skills.
ATR3550Z Therapeutic Exercise (Lab)
Clinical proficiencies associated with the physical reconditioning of injuries to the musculo-skeletal system will be mastered. Standard assessment procedures, practical applications and decision-making skills will be emphasized. Concurrent with ATR3550.
ATR3600 Therapeutic Modalities (4 semester hours)
A study of current theories and applications in the use of therapeutic modalities in the athletic training clinical setting. The student will gain an understanding of the underlying physics, physiological effects, indications, and contraindications of the use of physical agents. Emphasis will be placed on the proper procedures for application of thermal, electrotherapeutic and hydrotherapeutic modalities.
ATR3600Z Therapeutic Modalities (Lab)
Clinical proficiencies associated with the scientific foundations and proper use of therapeutic modalities in the clinic will be mastered. Practical application procedures and standard therapeutic modality protocol will be emphasized. Concurrent with ATR3600.
ATR3750 Athletic Training Practicum IV (3 semester hours)
Under the direct supervision of a BOC certified athletic trainer, students will observe and participate in the application of athletic training clinical skills and proficiencies previously learned in ATR2500, ATR3500, and ATR3510. Students will be evaluated on lower extremity assessment, general medical conditions, and psychosocial intervention skills, and clinical proficiencies. 1 hour lab, 225 hours of clinical experiences, including 9-10 hours of general medical observations required.
ATR3760 Athletic Training Practicum V (3 semester hours)
Under the direct supervision of a BOC certified athletic trainer/clinical instructor, students will observe and participate in the application of athletic training clinical skills and proficiencies previously learned in ATR3500, ATR 3530, ATR3600, and BIO3080. Students will be evaluated on upper extremity assessment, acute care, nutrition, and therapeutic modality skills and proficiencies. 1 hour lab, 225 hours of clinical experiences, including 9-10 hours of general medical observations required.
ATR4150 Administration of Athletic Training, Fitness and Physical Education (2 semester hours)
A study of the standards, policies and practices in the organization, supervision and administration of athletic training programs. Emphasis will be placed upon planning, developing, organizing and directing an athletic training program in a variety of settings. Health care administration, professional development, ethics, and legal concepts will be investigated.
ATR4750 Athletic Training Practicum VI (3 semester hours)
Under the direct supervision of a BOC certified athletic trainer/clinical instructor, students will observe and participate in the application of athletic training clinical skills and proficiencies previously learned in ATR2500, ATR3600, ATR3550, and PED2550. Students will be evaluated on equipment intensive, therapeutic modalities, therapeutic exercise, and strength and conditioning skills and proficiencies. 1 hour lab, 225 hours of clinical experience, including 9-10 hours of general medical observations required.
ATR4990 Athletic Training Senior Seminar (4 semester hours)
Capstone course emphasizing a student oriented research project culminating in a presentation to the athletic training student body. In addition students will continue to participate in a clinical rotation in a pre-selected, off-campus facility under the direct supervision of a BOC certified athletic trainer/clinical instructor. Students will be evaluated on acute care, therapeutic exercise, therapeutic modalities, upper and lower extremity assessment, and risk management skills and proficiencies. Students will complete 1 hour didactic, 225 hours of clinical experiences, including 9-10 hours of general medical observations required.
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