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[1] Graduate Courses in Athletic Training (ATTR)
5101 CLINICAL DEVELOPMENT IN ATHLETIC TRAINING I Students will develop clinical psychomotor and decision-making skills in athletic training, including but not limited to orthopedic assessment and therapeutic intervention.
5102 CLINICAL DEVELOPMENT IN ATHLETIC TRAINING II Students will develop more advanced clinical competence through psychomotor and decision-making skills in athletic training, including but not limited to orthopedic assessment and therapeutic intervention.
5300 FOUNDATIONS IN ATHLETIC TRAINING This course introduces the history and role of the Certified Athletic Trainer as a health care professional. Students will learn the role of National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), Board of Certification (BOC), and state licensure in professional practice. Students will gain an understanding of the prevention, assessment, diagnosis, care, management, and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses. Students will be assessed on foundational knowledge and clinical skills. Primary methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, and laboratory experiences. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate athletic training program.
5301 ATHLETIC TRAINING CLINICAL EXPERIENCES I This is a required course for the graduate athletic training program. Students will gain foundational knowledge and clinical experience in the prevention, assessment, diagnosis, care, management, and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses occurring to the lower extremities. Primary methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, laboratory, and required clinical experience. Prerequisites: ATTR 5300 and 5325, both with a grade of C or better.
5302 ATHLETIC TRAINING CLINICAL EXPERIENCES II This is a required course for the graduate athletic training program. Students will gain clinical experience in the assessment, diagnosis, care, treatment, rehabilitation, and management of injuries occurring to the upper extremities. Primary methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, laboratory, and required clinical experience. Prerequisite: ATTR 5301 with a grade of B or better.
5310 HUMAN GROSS ANATOMY This is a required course for the graduate athletic training program. There will be a strong emphasis on clinical implications of how injury and disease affect normal anatomical structure and function relationships. Primary methods of instruction include lecture, laboratory, and cadaver dissection. Admission to the graduate athletic training program.
5325 EMERGENCY CARE IN ATHLETIC TRAINING This is a required course for the graduate athletic training program. Students will learn about emergency care for acute injuries and illnesses occurring in sport and for the physically active. Students will assess, recognize, and simulate care for acute injuries and medical emergencies. Students will be introduced to contemporary assessment and treatment techniques used in caring for acute injuries and medical conditions. Primary methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, and laboratory experiences. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate athletic training program.
5335 THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS I This is a required course for the graduate athletic training program. Students will explore the concepts of how therapeutic modalities and mechanical agents affect the stages of wound healing. Students will demonstrate their knowledge of the indications, contraindications, and physiological effects of exercise therapeutic modalities and manual techniques. Students will develop knowledge and psychomotor skills in rehabilitation, application of therapeutic modalities and manual techniques for patients with musculoskeletal conditions. Primary methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, laboratory experiences, and a research project. Prerequisites: ATTR 5300 and 5325, both with a grade of C or better.
5345 THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS II This is a required course for the graduate athletic training program. Students will learn contemporary knowledge and advanced clinical skills in the application of therapeutic modalities, exercises, and manual techniques for musculoskeletal injuries and medical conditions. Students will explore the concepts of how therapeutic modalities and mechanical or manual agents affect the stages of healing. Students will establish a sound rationale for selecting therapeutic modality protocols and rehabilitation plans that are appropriate for the treatment of a variety of athletic injuries. Primary methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, case studies, and required hands-on laboratory experiences. Prerequisite: ATTR 5335 with a grade of C or better.
5351 ORTHOPEDIC ASSESSMENT I This is a required course for the graduate athletic training program. Students will gain knowledge and skill in the systematic assessment, treatment, management, and referral of patients with lower extremity injuries. Primary methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, research project, and required hands-on laboratory experiences. Prerequisites: ATTR 5300 and 5310, both with a grade of C or better.
5354 ORTHOPEDIC ASSESSMENT II This is a required course for the graduate athletic training program. Students will gain knowledge and skill in the systematic assessment, treatment, management, and referral of patients with upper extremity injuries. Primary methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, research project, and required hands-on laboratory experiences. Prerequisite: ATTR 5351 with a grade of C or better.
6203 ATHLETIC TRAINING CLINICAL EXPERIENCES III This is a required course for the graduate athletic training program. Students will gain clinical experience performing clinical evaluations and treatment for general medical conditions and musculoskeletal injuries. Students complete clinical observations and experiences at a variety of clinical sites. Primary methods of instruction include lecture, guest lecture, discussion, laboratory practice, and required clinical experiences. Prerequisite: ATTR 5302 with a grade of B or better.
6215 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT This is a required course for the graduate athletic training program. Students will prepare for employment and entry into the athletic training profession. Students will study the academic preparation, credentialing (certification and licensure), and continuing education requirements needed for the legal and ethical practice of athletic training. Students will develop methods for educating others and advocating for the profession. Primary methods of instruction include group discussion, online projects, and student presentations. Prerequisite: ATTR 6330 with a C or better. Corequisite: ATTR 6405.
6330 HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION This is a required course for the graduate athletic training program. Students explore a variety of leadership strategies and management theories used to supervise athletic training facilities. Topics include but are not limited to employment practices, facility design, budgeting, inventory, documentation, occupational health and safety, computer applications, and legal issues. Primary methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, and projects. Prerequisite: ATTR 6203 with a grade of B or better. Corequisite: ATTR 6404.
6353 GENERAL MEDICAL CONDITIONS This is a required course for the graduate athletic training program. Students will gain knowledge and experience in managing a variety of medical conditions. Students will be introduced to the roles of other health care professionals in the referral, management, and treatment of injuries and illnesses. Students will learn the importance of a systematic and thorough assessment process in the management of illnesses. Primary methods of instruction include lecture, guest lecture, discussion, and laboratory experiences. Prerequisites: ATTR 5300 and 5310, both with a grade of C or better.
6355 HEAD, NECK, AND SPINE INJURY MANAGEMENT This is a required course for the graduate athletic training program. Students will gain the ability to perform a systematic evaluation of injuries to the head, neck, thoracic region, and spine. Students will conduct clinical evaluations and practice the techniques used to manage catastrophic injuries. Primary methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, and required hands-on laboratory experiences. Prerequisite: ATTR 5310 and 5351, both with a grade of C or better.
6365 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ATHLETIC TRAINING This is a required course for the graduate athletic training program. Students will explore strategies for addressing complex patient scenarios and challenging professional situations. Students will identify and learn how to develop, access, and use local, state, regional and national resources to find solutions. Primary methods of instruction include group discussion, online and group projects, and student presentations. Prerequisite: ATTR 5300 with a grade of C or better.
6404 ATHLETIC TRAINING CLINICAL EXPERIENCES IV This is a required course for the graduate athletic training program. Students will develop clinical experience in the assessment, diagnosis, care, treatment, rehabilitation, and management of injuries occurring in high intensity sports. Students will apply their knowledge and skills in the management of on-field emergency injuries and illnesses. Students will demonstrate how to fit, fabricate, and apply a variety of braces, protective padding, and taping techniques. Students will gain additional experience with the evaluation, treatment, and referral of general medical conditions. Primary methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, laboratory, and required clinical experiences. Prerequisite: ATTR 6203 with a grade of B or better.
6405 ATHLETIC TRAINING CLINICAL EXPERIENCES V This is a required course for the graduate athletic training program. The primary method of instruction is participation in off-campus clinical experiences focused on the learner’s transition toward employment as a certified athletic trainer and health care professional. Prerequisite: ATTR 6404 with a grade of B or better.