Clinical Placements/Internship/Observation Hours

After admission into the program, the student will complete four semesters in the clinical component of the program. Students gain hours in clinical experiences associated with a variety of different populations including genders, varying levels of risk, protective equipment and medical experiences that address the continuum of care that would prepare a student to function in a variety of settings and meet the domains of practice delineated for a certified athletic trainer in the profession.

To meet the requirements of the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education, Board of Certification and Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers, the student must document hours of observation and practice of athletic training skills under the direct supervision of an assigned athletic trainer or a medical professional serving as a clinical preceptor. Certain field experiences will be required prior to the first day of class, during weekends and university breaks. The clinical coordinator will contact students concerning placement for clinical experience prior to the assignment.