The mission of the athletic training program at the 欧美视频 is to produce life-long learners, critical thinkers, and engaged leaders who are ready to take their place in the dynamic world of professional healthcare. The program prepares future athletic trainers to succeed in an integrated healthcare community through the use of evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes. With a variety of innovative and dynamic learning opportunities, the athletic training program provides the tools necessary to become professionally prepared and to ultimately foster the confidence to allow the student to succeed in the ever-changing world of healthcare.
Building upon the University鈥檚 historical charter, the 欧美视频 Athletic Training Program strives to be regionally recognized as a leader in athletic training education. The program seeks to develop engaged practitioners in an integrated and collaborative medical model emphasizing evidence-based clinical application and professional development in a continually evolving healthcare environment.
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Students will be prepared to pass the BOC Exam.
Students will have the knowledge and skills to graduate from MSAT.
Students will have the skills necessary to be employable as an athletic trainer.
Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze information and draw conclusions based upon critical evaluation, the professional code of ethics and all applicable laws and regulations.
Students will have the skills to professionally socialize and become lifelong learners.
Students will identify continuing education opportunities post certification
Students will identify and analyze their own personal leadership style
Students will have the knowledge and skills to successfully practice interprofessional collaboration in the workforce.
Students will be able to continually self reflect on their personal views of diversity.
Students will use appropriate nomenclature and recognize health disparities in a diverse patient population.
Students will demonstrate the ability to work with a diverse patient population.
The following documents can be found and submitted in the individual student application portal:
AT 5610 Clinical Athletic Training Methods (3) A foundational approach to therapeutic rehabilitation, program design and implementation for conditions in the active population. Additional fee is associated with this course. Co-requisite: AT 5620 and AT 5630. SU.
AT 5620 Responding to Emergencies (3) Management of accident, injury, and illness situations for the Athletic Trainer. Concepts of patient centered care involving referral, legal/ethical considerations and legal aspects will be discussed. Co-requisite: AT 5610 and AT 5630. Additional fee is associated with this course. SU.
AT 5630 Principles of Athletic Training (3) Provide the athletic training student with the foundational knowledge of the Athletic Training profession. Discuss prevention, recognition, mechanism and management of injuries and general medical conditions.. Co-requisite: AT 5610 and AT 5620. Additional course fee is associated with this course. SU.
AT 5640 Orthopedic Assessment: Lower Extremity (3) (3: 2 Lecture, 1 Lab) Common types of orthopedic dysfunctions in the lower extremity will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed upon mechanism of injury, pathology, recognition/evaluation techniques, protocols, and prevention in patient centered care. Pre-requisites: AT 5610, AT 5620, and AT 5630. Co- requisites: AT 5650 and AT 5660. FA.
AT 5650 Clinical Athletic Training Practicum I (3) The evaluation of orthopedic conditions occurring to the lower extremity. Clinical assignment to Clinical Preceptors will occur during the semester to assess clinical learning/implementation. Pre-requisites: AT 5610, AT 5620, and AT 5630. Co-requisite: AT 5640 and AT 5660. Additional fee is associated with this course. FA.
AT 5660 Therapeutic Modalities (3) (3: 2 Lecture, 1 Lab). Principles related to the physiological effects, treatment parameters, intended outcomes utilizing Evidence Based Medicine in the practical application of the various modalities discussed. Pre-requisites: AT 5610, AT 5620, and AT 5630. Co-requisites: AT 5640 and AT 5650. FA.
AT 5670 Orthopedic Assessment: Upper Extremity (3) (3: 2 Lecture, 1 Lab). Common types of orthopedic dysfunctions in the upper extremity will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed upon mechanism of injury, pathology, recognition/evaluation techniques, protocols, and prevention in patient centered care. Pre-requisites: AT 5610, AT 5620, AT 5630, AT 5640, AT 5650, and AT 5660. Co-requisite: AT 5680 and AT 5690. SP.
AT 5680 Clinical Athletic Training Practicum II (3) The evaluation of orthopedic conditions occurring to the upper extremity. Clinical assignment to Clinical Preceptors will occur during the semester to assess clinical learning/implementation. Pre-requisites: AT 5610, AT 5620, AT 5630, AT 5640, AT 5650, and AT 5660. Co-requisite: AT 5670 and AT 5690. Additional fee is associated with this course. SP.
AT 5690 Therapeutic Rehabilitation (3) Building upon the foundation from AT 5610, this course will bridge theory into clinical application of rehabilitation concepts across the entire spectrum of a patient care. Pre-requisites: AT 5610, AT 5620, AT 5630, AT 5640, AT 5650, and AT 5660. Co-requisites: AT 5670, and AT 5680. SP.
AT 6610 Medical Aspects and Interventions in Athletic Training (4) The course provides an overview of concepts related to the general medical evaluation, conditions, and treatments commonly seen in a diverse and active population. Prerequisite(s): AT 5610, AT 5620, AT 5630, AT 5640, AT 5650, AT 5660, AT 5670, AT 5680, AT 5690 and admission to the MSAT program. Corequisite(s): AT 6620. An additional fee is associated with this course.
AT 6620 Clinical Athletic Training Practicum III (3) The theoretical and clinical application of diagnostic instrumentations along with the interpretations and findings to assist in medical diagnosis and treatment. Clinical assignment to Clinical Preceptors will occur during the semester to assess clinical learning/implementation. Additional course fees apply. Pre-requisites: AT 5610, AT 5620, AT 5630, AT 5640, AT 5650, AT 5660, AT 5670, AT 5680, and AT 5690. Co-requisite: AT 6610. SU.
AT 6630 Management and Professionalism in Athletic Training (3) Discussions in legal/ethical practice, resource management, professional responsibility, inter-professional relationships and medical facility management. Pre-requisites: AT 5610, AT 5620, AT 5630, AT 5640, AT 5650, AT 5660, AT 5670, AT 5680, AT 5690, AT 6610, and AT 6620. Co- requisite: AT 6640 and PE 5900. FA.
AT 6640 Clinical Athletic Training Practicum IV (3) Emphasis will be placed upon the application of athletic training skills in emergency care, orthopedic appliances, and therapeutic intervention as directed by orthopedic assessment findings in the clinical setting. Clinical assignment to Clinical Preceptors will occur during the semester to assess clinical learning/implementation. Additional fee is associated with this course. Pre-requisites: AT 5610, AT 5620, AT 5630, AT 5640, AT 5650, AT 5660, AT 5670, AT 5680, AT 5690, AT 6610, and AT 6620. Co-requisite: AT 6630 and PE 5900. FA.
AT 6650 Seminar in Athletic Training (3) The course will prepare students for their national board exam, state licensing requirements, and entry level professional practice. Prerequisite(s): AT 5610, AT 5620, AT 5630, AT 5640, AT 5650, AT 5660, AT 5670, AT 5680, AT 5690, AT 6610, AT 6620, AT 6630, AT 6640 and admission to the MSAT program. Corequisite(s): AT 6660. An additional fee is associated with this course.
AT 6660 Internship in Athletic Training (6) The course will provide students the opportunity for a clinical immersive experiences and prepare them for the day to day tasks of an athletic trainer. Prerequisite(s): AT 5610, AT 5620, AT 5630, AT 5640, AT 5650, AT 5660, AT 5670, AT 5680, AT 5690, AT 6610, AT 6620, AT 6630, AT 6640 and admission to the MSAT program. Corequisite(s): AT 6650 An additional fee is associated with this course.
AT 5610 - Clinical Athletic Training Methods - $145
AT 5620 - Responding to Emergencies - $55
AT 5630 - Principles of Athletic Training - $160
AT 5660 - Therapeutic Modalities - $35
AT 6620 - Clinical Athletic Training Practicum III- $65
*Additional fees may be associated with certain clinical placements sites as dictated by the site.
1) Dr. Ronald VanDam Athletic Training Student Scholarship
Since 1995, the VanDam Scholarship has been awarded to those deserving students who embody the spirit of Dr. Ronald 鈥淒oc鈥 VanDam as a future athletic trainer. The Doc Van Dam scholarship is named after our founder!
A total of 32 scholarships valued at $30,100 were awarded between 2011 and 2020!!!
2) The MSAT Admissions Scholarship:
The first five admitted student to the ATP are eligible to apply for the program鈥檚 admission scholarship. The scholarship is valued at $300 and each student must individually apply for this scholarship if they so choose to seek this funding.
For more information on these scholarships, please see the UCM Scholarship website listed below.
Summer 1 |
AT 5610 | Clinical Athletic Training Methods | 3 |
AT 5620 | Responding to Medical Emergencies | 3 | |
AT 5630 | Principles of Athletic Training | 3 | |
Fall 1 | AT 5640 |
Orthopedic Assessment: Lower Extremity |
3 |
AT 5650 |
Clinical Athletic Training Practicum I |
3 | |
AT 5660 |
Therapeutic Modalities |
3 | |
Spring 1 | AT 5670 |
Orthopedic Assessment: Upper Extremity |
3 |
AT 5680 | Clinical Athletic Training Practicum II | 3 | |
AT 5690 | Therapeutic Rehabilitation | 3 | |
Summer 2 | AT 6610 | Medical Aspects and Interventions in Athletic Training | 4 |
AT 6620 | Clinical Athletic Training Practicum III | 3 | |
Fall 2 | AT 6630 | Management and Professionalism in Athletic Training | 3 |
AT 6640 | Clinical Athletic Training Practicum IV | 3 | |
KIN 5900 | Introduction to Research in Kinesiology | 3 | |
Spring 2 | AT 6650 | Seminar in Athletic Training | 3 |
AT 6660 | Internship in Athletic Training | 6 |
Summer 1: There are no clinical responsibilities during this semester.
Fall 1: The athletic training student will spend time with both UCM intercollegiate athletics
and area high school athletic programs.
Spring 1: The athletic training student will spend time with UCM intercollegiate athletics.
Summer 2: The athletic training student will spend time with local area physicians in both
the clinical and hospital settings.
Fall 2: The athletic training student will spend time with area high school athletic programs.
Spring 2: The athletic training student will complete an immersion experience at one of our
approved clinical sites.
We currently have affiliated sites in the following settings: