General Catalog for 2009-10

(ATEP) Athletic Training Educ. Prog.


2001.0 Practicum in Athletic Training I
This course is an introductory course for a student interested in
learning about athletic training. Opportunities are available to
observe and gain practical experience working with a staff member in
prevention, evaluation, treatment, management, and rehabilitation of
athletic related injuries. This practicum will contain some of the
specific clinical skills required in athletic training. This is a
laboratory class focusing on clinical skills.
Fall
2011.0 Practicum in Athletic Training II
The course follows the first practicum class. Additional learning
opportunities are made available in athletic training. Specified
clinical skills are required for course content. This is a laboratory
class focusing on clinical skills. Prerequisite: ATEP 2001.
Spring
2063.0 Techniques of Athletic Training.
This course is an introductory course designed to show students the
art and science of athletic training. Emphasis is placed upon the
various responsibilities of a certified athletic trainer. There will
be ten laboratory meetings scheduled during the semester outside the
three class meetings per week. Lab will focus on introducing the clin-
ical skills for certification as an athletic trainer.
Fall/Spring
3001.0 Practicum in Athletic Training III
This practicum places the student intern in a more prominent role
learning from an approved clinical instructor. This class places the
student in the first clinical rotation of the academic program.
Specific clinical skills [proficiencies] are evaluated. Additionally,
a minimal time of 150 "clock" hours are required for kinesthetic
learning. Prerequisite: ATEP 2001, 2011, and formal acceptance into
the ATEP. This is a laboratory class focusing on clinical skills.
Fall
3011.0 Practicum in Athletic Training IV
This course is offered in the spring following successful completion
of ATEP 3001. This is the second part of a two-semester clinical in-
volvement in the clinical rotation. The student intern is placed under
the direct supervision of an approved clinical instructor. Specific
clinical skills [proficiencies] are evaluated. Additionally, a minimal
time of 150 "clock" hours are required for kinesthetic learning. This
is a laboratory class focusing on clinical skills. Prerequisite: ATEP
3001.
Spring
3021.0 Practicum in Athletic Training V
This course involves extended involvement with an approved clinical
clinical instructor. This is the third sequenced course in the
clinical rotation. Specific clinical skills [proficiencies] are
evaluated. Additionally, a minimal time of 150 "clock" hours are re-
quired for kinesthetic learning. This is a laboratory class focusing
on clinical skills. Prerequisite: ATEP 3011.
Fall
3031.0 Practicum in Athletic Training VI
This course is the final clinical rotation course. Specific clinical
skills [proficiencies] are evaluated. Additionally, a minimal time of
150 "clock" hours are required for kinesthetic learning. This is a
laboratory class focusing on clinical skills. Prerequisite: ATEP
3021.
Spring
3033.0 Introduction to Therapeutic Techniques.
This course is designed as an introduction to the use of specified
techniques used in athletic training. Special emphasis is placed on
understanding the use of each modality as well as special therapeutic
exercise techniques. There is a laboratory component with this class
focusing on clinical skills for the certified athletic trainer.
Fall
3043.0 Lower Extremity Evaluation
This course involves the evaluation techniques used to assess injuries
to the lower extremity to include the spine. Writing SOAP notes and
using special tests will be emphasized. There is a laboratory
component with this class focusing on clinical skills for the certi-
fied athletic trainer. Prerequisite: ATEP 2062.
Spring
3053.0 Upper Extremity Evaluation
This course involves the evaluation techniques used to assess injuries
to the upper extremity to include the head and face. Writing SOAP
notes and using special tests will be emphasized. There is a
laboratory component with this class focusing on clinical skills for
the certified athletic trainer. Prerequisite: BIOL 2014 or BIOL 2024.
Fall
3082.0 Organization and Administration in Athletic Training
This course takes the student through various competencies of athletic
training including but not limited to the budget process, ordering of
supplies, inventory and facility design. [CAC-W]
Fall
3111.0 Pharmacology for Athletic Trainers.
This course allows the student the opportunity to identify conditions,
recognize signs and symptoms indicating the use of, and advising a
patient on the therapeutic medications used in treating certain
symptoms, conditions, and physical characteristics associated with
illness and injury. Prerequisite: formal admission into the ATEP or
permission from the instructor.
Fall
3121.0 Psychosocial Issues in Athletic Training.
This course is designed to give a basic knowledge of psychosocial
techniques that can be utilized by professionals working with the
physically active populatoin. Prerequisite: formal admission into
the ATEP or permission from the instructor.
Spring
3701.0 3701-3794. Special Topics in Athletic Training.
This course content varies to meet interests and needs of students.
Prerequisites: ATEP 2001, 2011, 2063, or permission from instructor.
On Demand
4003.0 Advanced Therapeutic Techniques
This course deals with the therapeutic application of modalities and
pharmocological considerations in treating conditions associated with
physical activities and sports. There is a laboratory component with
this class focusing on clinical skills for the certified athletic
trainer. Prerequisite: ATEP 2083.
Spring
4053.0 Seminar in Athletic Training
This course involves general medical problems and research in the
field of athletic training. This course will also expose the student
to opportunities for employment and continued education for the field
of athletic trainign. Prerequisites: Must be in the final stages of
the ATEP, Senior standing and approval of course instructor. [CAC-O]
Spring