ATRG 5499 Internship in Athletic Training

Supervised learning experience in an approved setting. Students must complete 75 experiential learning hours per academic credit hour. Internship application and signed clinical contract are required no later than the day before the term begins. Can be repeated for a total of 6 hours. NOTE: If students are using the internship to meet program clinical competencies and/or clinical hours requirements, proof of affiliated site agreement and memo of supervisor understanding are required no later than 14 days BEFORE the first day of the internship. Sites used to meet program clinical competencies and/or clinical hours requirements must also be evaluated by the University and preceptors trained before the internship can begin.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission

Registration Name

Internship in Athletic Training

Lecture Hours

1-6

Lab Hours

0

Credits

1-6

Prerequisite

Instructor permission

Offered

Demorest: Fall, Spring, and Summer

Student Learning Outcomes

Outcomes:

1. Students will use critical thinking to analyze a subject pertinent to health sciences.
2. Students will demonstrate leadership and professional competencies to allow for successful transition from student to professional role/graduate student.
3. Students will provide service and leadership to clients and colleagues in a healthcare/sport setting.
4. Students will incorporate principles of quality and performance improvement processes as they relate to organizational activities.
5. Students will demonstrate an understanding of compliance issues as they relate to healthcare and/or sport organizations (e.g., EEOC, SHP Code of Conduct, HIPAA, ADA, and other policies/procedures).
6. Students will evaluate healthcare /sport materials with consideration to purpose, audience, and cultural sensitivity.
7. Students will demonstrate professional communication and technical writing ability.