AT 610 - AT Clinical Practicum III

This course includes the practical application of clinical skills via formal clinical education. This course will follow an 8 week modular approach and will include an immersive clinical experiences at an approved clinical site. This immersive experience allows the athletic training student to experience the totality of care provided by an athletic trainer. Students will participate in the full-time day-to-day role of an athletic trainer. Students will meet with the AT Program Director and CEC to determine the focus and nature of this clinical education experience. Students spend approximately 320 hours working with a preceptor at the university’s facilities or an affiliated site. Of the 320 hours, students will spend approximately 40 hours with a preceptor at a general medical facility. Students at this portion of the rotation will interact with patients with “general medical conditions” and/or with patients with chronic illness and disabilities. The weekly student contact expectation is approximately 40 hours. Pre-requisite: Successful completion of AT 521.

Credits: 6

Program Graduate