ATRG 5221 Practicum II in Athletic Training

This experiential learning course allows students to practice skills learned in their didactic courses under a clinical preceptor's supervision. Students must complete 150 clinical hours and assigned proficiencies. Proof of current PPD and CPR/AED certification and signed clinical agreement are required no later than 7 days after the first day of classes.

Credits

2,2,4

Prerequisite

ATRG 5201

Typically Offered

Demorest Campus: spring

Student Learning Outcomes

Alignment	Current Objective
CIP-6	Clinically evaluate and manage a patient with an emergency injury or condition to include the assessment of vital signs and level of consciousness, activation of emergency action plan, secondary assessment, diagnosis, and provision of the appropriate emergency care (e.g., CPR, AED, supplemental oxygen, airway adjunct, splinting, spinal stabilization, control of bleeding).
CIP-2	Select, apply, evaluate, and modify appropriate standard protective equipment, taping, wrapping, bracing, padding, and other custom devices for the client/patient in order to prevent and/or minimize the risk of injury to the head, torso, spine, and extremities for safe participation in sport or other physical activity.
AC-38	Students will apply appropriate immediate treatment to protect the injured area and minimize the effects of hypoxic and enzymatic injury.
AC-4	Students will describe and perform scene, primary, and secondary surveys, including assessment of vital signs and level of consciousness, activation of emergency action plan, and a medical history appropriate for the patient’s ability to respond.
PHP-17a PHP-17b PHP-17d PHP-17i	Students will explain and discuss the etiology and prevention guidelines associated with the leading causes of sudden death during physical activity, including but not limited to: Cardiac arrhythmia or arrest, Asthma, Traumatic brain injury, exertional heat stroke, hyponatremia, exertional sickling, anaphylactic shock, cervical spine injury, and lightning strike.
PHP-7	Students will explain and practice disinfectant procedures to prevent the spread of infectious diseases and to comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other federal regulations.
AC-8	Students will explain the indications, guidelines, proper techniques, and necessary supplies for removing equipment and clothing in order to access the airway, evaluate and/or stabilize an athlete’s injured body part and demonstrate those skills.
PHP-21	Students will explain the principles and concepts related to the fabrication, modification, and appropriate application or use of orthotics and other dynamic and static splints and demonstrate their creation.
AC-19 AC-20 AC-21 AC-22	Students will explain the proper procedures and rationale for managing external hemorrhage (e.g., direct pressure, pressure points, tourniquets) and demonstrate procedures to manage it using aseptic or sterile techniques, approved sanitation methods, and universal precautions used in the cleaning, closure, and dressing of wounds.
AC-27 AC-28 AC-29 AC-30	Students will explain the role of core body temperature as part of a differential diagnosis and its use during treatment (CWI) for exertional heat stroke and practice validated methods for obtaining accurate measurements in real-time.
AC-36a AC-36i AC-36d AC-36m AC-36g	Students will identify the signs, symptoms, interventions, and when appropriate, the return-to-participation criteria for: sudden cardiac arrest, environmental illnesses, exertional sickling, rhabdomyolysis, internal bleeding, diabetic emergencies, asthma, anaphylaxis, local allergic reactions, epilepsy and other seizure disorders, shock, and toxic drug overdoses.
PD-7	Students will perform a self-assessment of professional competence and create a professional development plan to maintain necessary credentials and promote life-long learning strategies.
AC-9 AC-10 AC-12 AC-13 AC-14 AC-15	Students will recognize when rescue breathing, CPR, AED, adjunct airways, and/or oxygen use is indicated and apply those skills according to current accepted practice protocols.
AC-11 AC-16 AC-17	Students will recognize when suction or supplemental oxygen for airway maintenance use is indicated and apply those skills according to current accepted practice protocols, including pulse oximeter reading to guide treatment.
AC-23 AC-24 AC-25 AC-26	Students will select and apply appropriate splinting material to stabilize an injured body area (including spine boarding) and demonstrate appropriate transportation techniques for patient safety and comfort.
AC-37 AC-39 AC-40 AC-41 AC-42	Students will select and apply appropriate splinting material to stabilize an injured body area (including spine boarding) and demonstrate appropriate transportation techniques for patient safety and comfort.
PHP-22 PHP-23 TI-16	Students will select, apply, evaluate, and modify appropriate standard protective equipment, taping, wrapping, bracing, padding, and other custom devices for the client/patient in order to prevent and/or minimize the risk of injury to the head, torso, spine, and extremities for safe participation in sport or other physical activity.
PHP-20	Students will summarize the basic principles associated with the design, construction, fit, maintenance, and reconditioning of protective equipment, including the rules and regulations established by the associations that govern its use.
PD-9	Students will use standard techniques and procedures (history taking, inspection/observation, palpation, functional assessment, special tests, neurological assessments, capsular and ligamentous stress testing, and joint play assessment) to complete a clinical examination for a common injury, condition, illness, or disease and interpret their findings to determine when referral is necessary.
AC-6 AC-7 AC-18	Students will use standard techniques to measure vital signs and other physiologic functions (pulse, blood pressure, respiration, oxygen saturation, pain, core temperature, heart/lung/abdominal sounds, peak flow) and differentiate between normal and abnormal findings to discern any associated pathophysiology.