2022-2023 Graduate Catalog


500

AT 500 Clinical Experiences in Sports Medicine I

This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop their clinical skills in the field of athletic training.  Students will be required to participate in clinical experience rotations within the clinical education plan of the athletic training program.  Specifically in this course, students will demonstrate their competency in the skills of prevention of injuries and illness through screening and physical activity, immediate management of athletic injuries, and the application of splinting, taping, and bracing techniques.  

Credits

2

Prerequisites

PE 280

AT 501 Clinical Experiences in Sports Medicine II

This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop their clinical skills in the field of athletic training. Students will be required to participate in clinical experience rotations within the clinical education plan of the athletic training program. Specifically in this course, students will demonstrate their competency in the skills of emergency care, environmental monitoring, and the application of therapeutic modalities.

Credits

2

Prerequisites

PE 280

AT 510 Evidence Based Medicine and Clinical Decision Making

This class will introduce the concept of evidence-based medicine and provide the student with information on how evidence-based medicine can affect the clinical practice of athletic training and enhance the care given to patients.

Credits

2

AT 520 Treatment Techniques in Athletic Training

This course is designed to teach students about the skills needed in the immediate treatment of athletic injuries/illnesses. Focus will be on emergency skills and procedures, environmental monitoring and intervention, and the application of therapeutic interventions within the first part of the injury cycle.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

PE 280

AT 550 Introduction to Injury Evaluation and Treatment (Upper Extremity)

This course is designed to build upon the initial evaluation skills discussed in PE 280. Students will be required to understand and perform the basic techniques of injury evaluation and treatment. Specifically, students will focus on the specific evaluation procedures for the head, cervical/thoracic spine, shoulder, elbow and hand. In addition, students will focus on the common injuries to each region as well as creating and implementing a comprehensive treatment plan.

Credits

4

Prerequisites

AT 520

AT 560 Advanced Injury Evaluation and Treatment (Lower Extremity)

This course is designed to build upon AT 550. Students will focus on the specific evaluation procedures for the lumbar spine, hip, knee and foot. In addition, students will focus on the common injuries to each region as well as creating and implementing a comprehensive treatment plan.

Credits

4

Prerequisites

AT 550

AT 591 Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training I

This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop their clinical skills in the field of athletic training. Students will be required to participate in clinical experience rotations within the clinical education plan of the athletic training program. Specifically in this course, students will demonstrate their competency in the skills of evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries. An emphasis will be place on the hip, knee, and ankle. This class starts during the summer prior.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

AT 501

Corequisites

AT 550

AT 592 Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training II

This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop their clinical skills in the field of athletic training. Students will be required to participate in clinical experience rotations within the clinical education plan of the athletic training program. Specifically in this course, students will demonstrate their competency in the skills of evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries. An emphasis will be place on the spine, head, shoulder, elbow, and hand.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

AT 591

Corequisites

AT 560