Course Description
Students will expand their professional practice knowledge of an athletic trainer through clinical education experiences at approved clinical education and supplemental clinical sites.
Athena Title
Clinical Education III
Non-Traditional Format
This is a practicum course. Students will complete a minimum of 320 clinical hours during the semester. Clinical education experiences may be completed at night, on the weekends, or during holidays.
Prerequisite
ATTR 7810 and permission of major
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Course Objectives
1. The student will understand the daily duties and requirements to manage and supervise an athletic training clinic. 2. The student will develop an understanding of the roles/responsibilities of the individual members of the healthcare team and others at the clinical education sites. 3. The student will demonstrate an appreciation for the affective skills associated with the athletic training profession. 4. The student will demonstrate and follow appropriate bloodborne pathogen procedures and OSHA guidelines for biohazardous waste and healthcare facility maintenance. 5. The student will use appropriate athletic training and medical terminology. 6. The student will complete appropriate patient documentation. 7. The student will follow all local, state, and federal guidelines and laws regarding safety considerations, confidentiality, and minor patients in an academic and healthcare facility. 8. The student will practice and apply the knowledge and psychomotor skills acquired in current and previous athletic training coursework. 9. The student will demonstrate clinical competence of knowledge and skills acquired in current and previous athletic training coursework. 10. The student will identify socioeconomic barriers to healthcare and daily activities. 11. The student will be able to demonstrate appropriate communication with patients, parents/guardians, and other healthcare providers regarding patient education, injury care, and referral for urgent, emergent, acute, and chronic conditions.
Topical Outline
Clinical Orientation
Syllabus
Public CV