Athletic Training

Application and performance of cognitive and psychomotor competencies and selected clinical proficiencies learned in Athletic Training 180.

Application and performance of cognitive and psychomotor competencies and selected clinical proficiencies learned in Athletic Training 180, and 201, and assignment to a Clinical Preceptor for appropriate clinical experiences. Students supply own transportation.

In this course, students will demonstrate knowledge and clinical skill in CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Health Care Provider and Responding to Emergencies First Aid. Students must pass the certification requirements through the American Red Cross in order to progress in the Athletic Training Program.

In this course, students will be educated on theoretical and practical knowledge of prehospital emergency trauma and the medical techniques as well as overall emergency management for injuries and/or illnesses commonly seen in an athletic population.

Application and performance of cognitive and psychomotor competencies and selected clinical proficiencies learned in Athletic Training 201, 280 and 380, and assignment to a Clinical Preceptor for appropriate clinical experiences. Students supply own transportation.

Application and performance of cognitive and psychomotor competencies and selected clinical proficiencies learned in Athletic Training 281, 381, and 383, and assignment to a Clinical Preceptor for appropriate clinical experiences. Students supply own transportation.

This course is a study of general medical conditions that can affect the systems of the human body including medical examination, diagnostic imaging and testing, and differential diagnosis.

This course is a study of the physical principles, physiological and therapeutic effects, indications and contraindications, and the standard operating procedures of therapeutic modalities employed in the athletic training setting. Three hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory per week.

This course is a study of the physical principles, physiological and therapeutic effects, indications and contraindications, and the standard operating procedures of therapeutic exercises employed in the athletic training setting. Three hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory per week.

The intent of this course is to introduce students to various pharmaceutical agents and nutritional concepts used in the prevention and treatment of injuries, illnesses, and medical conditions of the physically active.

Application and performance of cognitive and psychomotor competencies and selected clinical proficiencies learned in Athletic Training 385, and assignment to a Clinical Preceptor for appropriate clinical experiences. Students supply own transportation.

This course is the capstone course for the Athletic Training Major. In this course, students will review and discuss athletic training coursework, current issues, and trends in the profession, and research methodology in preparation to challenge the BOC Examination.

This course educates students in the preparation of planning, designing, developing, organizing, programming, implementing, directing, and evaluating athletic training programs.

In this course, students will be assigned to a Clinical Preceptor for appropriate clinical experiences. Students supply own transportation.

Application and performance of cognitive and psychomotor competencies and selected clinical proficiencies learned in Athletic Training 370, 387 and 481, and assignment to a Clinical Preceptor for appropriate clinical experiences. Students supply own transportation.

The student is placed in a local high school or college setting to gain work-related experience consistent with the athletic training field of study. Internships are held at an institution that has been established as an affiliate clinical site and students are directly supervised by a Clinical Preceptor. Students are required to meet for one hour each week with the assigned instructor of this course. Students supply own transportation.

This internship is only available for six credit hours which equates to 250 clinical hours.

Please note: The Athletic Training Program defines Clinical Preceptor as a certified/licensed professional who teaches and evaluates students in a clinical setting using an actual patient base.

The purpose of this course is to provide a comprehensive approach to the identification of risk factors, preparation of emergency action plans, and recognition and care of emergency medical conditions including those that lead to sudden death. Students will complete a mini-rotation in the emergency department in the local hospitals as well as participate in a ride-along shift with Emergency Medical Services (EMS) as part of the AT 510 Clinical Experience course in the Summer I term. Prerequisite: Current certification in either American Red Cross Professional Rescuer CPR/AED or American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers and admission to the M. AT Program.

Content will include athletic taping and bracing techniques commonly used to prevent and mitigate athletic-related injuries in the physically active population. Students will develop an understanding of the implications and use of protective equipment that is utilized in athletic and rehabilitative settings.

Students will be expected to complete specific taping, bracing and padding techniques as well as equipment inspection, and fitting and removal. Additional study includes the Orthopedic Physician Extender (OPE) curriculum regarding casting and orthopedic bracing. Upon completion of the OPE curriculum, students are eligible to take the OPE Certification Exam

Students will complete a mini rotation in the emergency department in the local hospitals as well as participate in a ride-along shift with Emergency Medical Services (EMS).  

In this course, students will participate in clinical experiences outside of the classroom that will expose them to diverse populations including but not limited to age, gender, team and individual sports, orthopedic and non-orthopedic conditions, and settings. Students will have the opportunity to choose a clinical site outside of the immediate Limestone University community. This course is an immersive clinical experience. There will be reduced didactic coursework with no synchronous meeting in order to allow students to focus on their clinical environment. While in this course, students will review and be evaluated on CAATE curricular content standards addressed in AT 523 through assignments and clinical skills.

In this course, students will participate in clinical experiences outside of the classroom that will expose them to diverse populations including but not limited to age, gender, team and individual sports, orthopedic and non-orthopedic conditions, and settings.  While in this course, students will review and be evaluated on CAATE curricular content standards addressed in AT 550 and NU 503 through assignments, clinical skills, and/or simulation in addition to preparing for the Board of Certification Exam.

This course is designed to place an emphasis on the theories, concepts and interventions involved in rehabilitating and reconditioning injuries associated with the lower extremity.  Students will gain an understanding of how evidence-based clinical decisions is focal to the progression of athletic injury rehabilitation programs.  Additional study will investigate and analyze indications, contradictions and biophysics of agents that augment the healing of athletic injuries and the reduction of pain utilizing appropriate therapeutic modalities, basic therapeutic exercises and rehabilitative techniques. 

This course provides a comprehensive approach to understanding the health care system, organization and administration of athletic training services including strategic planning and assessment, managing a physical facility with current standards and regulations, managing budgetary and fiscal processes, identifying, and mitigating sources of risk, and navigating multi-payer insurance systems and classifications.

The purpose of this course is to provide the athletic trainer with a survey of relevant concepts, tools, and systems of healthcare informatics and technology. An understanding of informatics concepts and the skills related to the use of technology have been identified as critical for all modern healthcare professionals. Moreover, informatics and technology provide several distinct advantages to the modern healthcare system, including, but limited to cost savings, error detection, quality improvement, and improved patient outcomes.

Quality improvement is the consistent, combined effort of many to make changes in healthcare that will improve patient outcomes, system performance, and professional development. This course is designed to enhance the athletic trainer’s understanding of quality improvement, especially as it relates to patient outcomes (health), system performance (care), and professional development (learning). An overview of the history of quality improvement in healthcare will be provided to provide a global understanding of the value of the quality improvement to the advancement of patient care. Additionally, the Model of Improvement will serve as the theoretical foundation for the course. Topics will include creating and managing inter-professional teams, identifying quality improvement issues, process literacy, data collection for continuous improvement, and implementing system changes. During the course, students will also be introduced to common tools used in quality improvement projects, such as process diagrams, cause-and-effect diagrams, run charts, and plan-do-study-act cycles. Achievement of course learning objectives will occur through readings, multi-media presentations, discussions, presentations, and individual and/or group assignments. Co-requisites: AT 515, AT 542, and AT 560.

This course provides students with the opportunity to gain clinical experiences with a variety in age, gender, team and individual sports.  While in this course, students will review and be evaluated on clinical proficiencies required by Limestone University Athletic Program and the professional accreditation through CAATE.  Additionally, students will complete journal reflections, bi-semester evaluations, and a practical evaluation, while gaining clinical experience under the direct supervision of a preceptor.