Athletic Training
ATHLETIC TRAINING (ATR)
Assistant Professors Bates; Instructors Bean, Musgrave, Takeno and Winner.
Successful completion of the Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) is necessary for the completion of the Athletic Training (ATR) major.
46 semester hours of ATR plus 23-24 hours of other required courses.
Major: ATR 150, 171, 180, 213, 251(Junior level discipline specific communication requirement), 252, 270, 271, 290, 345, 350, 371, 372, 381, 382, 389, 425, 470, 471, 477, 485, 487 and 490(Senior capstone experience).
Allied Courses: BIO 110, 363, 364; HPE 116, 306; MTH 210; and PSY 101.
Students interested in entry into the Athletic Training Educational Program (ATEP) must:
- Complete the following course work at Heidelberg with a grade of "B - " or better:
ATR 180 The Professional Rescuer (Spring Only -2 credits)
ATR 171 Prevention of Athletic Injury and Illness (Fall OR Spring -3 cr.)
ATR 150 Medical Terminology (Spring Only -1 credit)
HPE 116 Health and Wellness (Fall or Spring -2 credits)
BIO 110 (with lab recommended) Current Biological Problems
(Fall OR Spring-3 credits)
- Complete 75 hours of observation (non-patient care) in the clinical athletic training setting under the supervision of a Certified Athletic Trainer at Heidelberg. These hours do not count toward the required 800 clock-hours for graduation for the ATEP. Students will be informally evaluated throughout the observation hours.
- Successfully complete the Observation Competencies associated with ATR 171 in conjunction with the 75 observation hours. The competencies should be submitted with the formal application to the ATEP.
- Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 during the application year.
- Demonstrate compliance with all of Heidelberg's ATEP rules, guidelines, and policies (policies found at http://www.heidelberg.edu/athletictraining/goals/policies).
- Complete a formal interview with members of the ATEP Selection Committee to assess the intellectual, social and technical skills of the candidate.
- Completion of Bloodborne Pathogen training (TBA Spring semester).
- Submission of three letters of recommendation using the form within the ATEP Application (non Heidelberg Athletic Training Faculty).
- Submission of the completed ATEP Application that includes all general forms and medical information.
The ATEP Application is DUE on or before APRIL 1st by noon to the ATEP Director's Office located in Bareis Hall - Office 108.
Admission to the Athletic Training Education Program is competitive and selective. Completion of the application standards does not guarantee admission into the ATEP. Final admission into the program rests with the decision of the ATEP Selection Committee. Enrollment in the ATEP is typically limited to twelve per-academic year. The ATEP does institute an Ability to Benefit Policy. This policy allows a candidate to be considered for entry into the ATEP despite not meeting all requirements because of unusual and/or extenuating circumstances which may have potentially affected their application process.
Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP): Policy on Retention and Probation
Academic Retention Criteria:
1) Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 while enrolled in the ATEP.
2) Each semester students must maintain a 2.5 GPA.
3) In athletic training, students must earn a minimum 3.0 GPA within the core AT courses (offered within the athletic training department).
4) The student shall receive satisfactory evaluations from supervising clinical instructors.
Other Non-Academic Retention Criteria:
1) Maintaining First Aid and CPR / AED Professional Rescuer Certifications
2) Maintaining a current physical on file with the health center
3) Demonstrating compliance with all Heidelberg's ATEP policies
4) Obtaining Hepatitis B vaccinations and annual TB vaccinations
5) Completing annual Blood borne Pathogen training.
6) Continuing to meet the Heidelberg College ATEP Technical Standards for Admission.
7) Other tasks as deemed necessary of students by the Commission on Accreditation for Athletic Training Education (CAATE) for an accredited ATEP.
Probation:
Once admitted to the ATEP, the athletic training student will be evaluated each semester by the athletic training faculty. As long as appropriate progress is being made, the athletic training student will be allowed to move on to the next semester of sequential coursework.
An athletic training student will be put on program probation if his/her GPA falls below the GPA criteria or any of the other criteria is not maintained. They will receive written notification from the program director indicating that he/she has been placed on program probation. The athletic training student will be allowed one semester of program probation status in order to comply with all retention criteria. The athletic training student will be dismissed from the program if they have not met retention criteria by the end of the probationary semester. The athletic training student will receive written notification from the program director of their being dismissed from the program. Dismissal and/or probation also may result from excess absences from clinical coursework / rotations, failure to complete the field experiences satisfactorily, or from academic dishonesty.
Clinical Coursework: Students must demonstrate mastery of each competency skill to his/her ACI with 80% proficiency. Each competency skill must be demonstrated to pass and receive credit for this course. Students are not permitted to progress to the next level of the program and sequence of courses until all assigned competencies have been demonstrated with 80% proficiency. In addition, each final proficiency evaluation must be passed with a passing point of 80% minimum. Scores with a rating of below 80% on the proficiency evaluation will not be accepted. Not meeting this required level of proficiency will result in the athletic training student retaking the entire proficiency course and must be retaken with the ATEP Director before progression to the next level of sequential coursework in the ATEP is allowed.
ATEP Progress: The athletic training student is expected to meet appropriate deadlines and to demonstrate appropriate progress for the completion of proficiencies and other responsibilities for membership in the ATEP. Failure to meet the defined deadlines or being deemed at a level of inappropriate progress is grounds for probation or dismissal from the program.
Appeals: Students may appeal decisions if they feel they are not being treated fairly. Appeals of decisions should be made in the following order:
1) ATEP Director
2) Dean of Professional Studies
3) VPAA
4) Academic Policies Committee
NOTE: Dismissal from the Athletic Training Education Program does not automatically lead to dismissal from Heidelberg University.
Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP): Policy on Academic Reinstatement
Students who are dismissed from the program may request a reinstatement of their position by adhering to the following parameters:
1) The student must submit a typewritten request to be reinstated that includes why reinstatement is being requested and how the student plans to be successful. This is due to the Program Director by the dates illustrated below.
a) If the student was dismissed after the fall semester, he/ she would have to submit their request by January 15.
b) If the student was dismissed after the spring semester, he/ she would have to submit their request by August 30.
c) No request will be accepted after these dates.
2) The student will not be allowed to take any specific Athletic Training courses, nor engage in any clinical experiences for two full semesters (not including summer terms). The student may take courses to fulfill another major, minor, or general education requirement(s).
3) Two semesters after dismissal (not including summer terms), the student’s cumulative GPA must be at or above 2.5 for reinstatement to be considered.
4) Once the student is reinstated into the ATEP, he/she must adhere to the ATEP retention policy with the exception of the probationary period. If the student does not adhere to the retention policy, he/she will not be granted a probationary period, but will immediately be dismissed from the ATEP.
5) Once the student is reinstated into the ATEP, he/she may resume the academic sequencing of the specific Athletic Training Department courses.
6) A student may only request a reinstatement policy once after being dismissed from the program.
Appeals: Students may appeal decisions if they feel they are not being treated fairly. Appeals of decisions should be made in the following order:
1) ATEP Director
2) Dean of Professional Studies
3) VPAA
4) Academic Policies Committee
NOTE: Dismissal from the Athletic Training Education Program does not automatically lead to dismissal from Heidelberg University.
Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP): Policy on Professional Conduct
Professionalism as an athletic trainer reflects a large variety of character traits as well as communication and clinical skills. It is the commitment of the program faculty and clinical instructors to model professionalism for the athletic training student. In return students are expected to promote and maintain professional conduct at all times.
Students who fail to comply with professional conduct will be subject to disciplinary actions. The following list outlines professional traits, but in no way is meant to be inclusive:
1) Professional Dress and Appearance: Athletic Training students working with Heidelberg University Athletic training and off-campus sites may be issued certain items that remain the property of Athletic Training. Students are expected to provide additional clothing, at their own expense, that is in compliance with each site’s dress code. At the conclusion of the student’s time in our program, some non-expendable clothing items may have to be returned.
a) It is the responsibility of the Athletic Training student to seek out a place to store, secure and change clothes at each facility, if necessary.
b)Standards of professional dress will be established by each individual site and/or supervising Approved Clinical Instructor (ACI)/Clinical Instructor (CI).
c) Athletic Training students shall keep a professional appearance during their clinical rotations. Students are expected to shower/shave daily. Some clinical settings might require the removal of piercing(s).
2) Interpersonal Relationships
As an Athletic Training student you will have extensive interaction with student athletes at Heidelberg. As a result you may become friends with many of them. It is the policy of the ATEP to discourage the Athletic Training student from fraternization with student athletes or other Athletic Training students associated with a sport they are currently working with. If this does occur, the ATEP director will have the prerogative to reassign the student(s) involved to a new site. These fraternization rules are standard at many places of employment and exist for your own protection and benefit.
3) Confidentiality
All information regarding the health of a student athlete is confidential and is not to be shared by the athletic training student with anyone not directly involved in the care of the student athlete. Any breach of the confidentiality policy will result in re-assignment to an alternate clinical site.
4) Punctuality
The athletic training student is expected to be punctual, arriving at whichever time has been established with the clinical instructor. If the Athletic Training student has a conflict at any time he/she needs to contact his/her clinical instructor as soon as possible for resolution.
5) Adherence to Athletic Training Room and Affiliated Site Rules and Regulations
Students are expected to adhere to the rules and regulations of each medical care facility during clinical assignments. It is the student’s responsibility to gain clarification on any rules or regulations set forth in the clinical setting.
6) Code of Ethics
Students are expected to promote professional conduct in compliance with the code of ethics set forth by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (www.nata.org).
7) Harassment and discrimination in any form (sexual, verbal or physical) is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated. Any student found to be in violation will be immediately dismissed from the program. Students should report any problems with other students, faculty members, coaches, athletes or clinical instructors to the ATEP Director.
Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP): Policy on Disciplinary Actions
The ATEP will operate on a “three strikes and you’re out” policy for the enforcement of the policy on professional conduct. The ATEP Director will be contacted by the ACI or CI in the event disciplinary action is warranted.
1) First offense will result in a written verbal warning that will be placed in the student’s file.
2) Second offense will result in a written warning that will be placed in the student’s file.
3) Third offense will result in expulsion from the ATEP.
Special Note: The ATEP Director reserves the sole authority to expedite the three strikes process to a higher level of action for offenses that warrant such a response under his/her discretion.
Appeals: Students may appeal decisions if they feel they are not being treated fairly. Appeals of decisions should be made in the following order:
1) ATEP Director
2) Dean of Professional Studies
3) VPAA
4) Academic Policies Committee
NOTE: Dismissal from the Athletic Training Education Program does not automatically lead to dismissal from Heidelberg University.
Athletic Training Courses (ATR)
150. Medical Terminology (1 sem. hrs.). This course is designed to expose the student to basic medical terminology that will provide a foundation for interpretation, documentation, and oral communication within the medical field. Prerequisite: Athletic Training candidates and majors, others by request to the Department Chair. (Spring only)
171. Prevention of Athletic Injury and Illness (3 sem. hrs.). This course is designed to teach the student the basic knowledge and skills utilized in athletic training. This includes the prevention and recognition of athletic injuries and conditions. (Spring and Fall)
180. The Professional Rescuer (2 sem. hrs.). This course is designed to teach individuals to respond in emergency medical situations. It includes training in first aid techniques, CPR, AEDs, oxygen administration preventing disease transmission. Prerequisite: Athletic Training candidates and majors only. (Spring only)
213. Anatomy for Orthopedic Assessment (2 sem. hrs.). This course is designed to provide an introduction to the anatomy relevant to conducting an orthopedic assessment of a musculoskeletal injury. Prerequisite: one college-level Biology course. (Fall only)
251. Management of Athletic Injury and Illness (2 sem. hrs.). This course explores various methods used to manage injury and illness to the athletic population. Will incorporate hands-on training in the implementation of emergency care techniques. Prerequisites: ATR 171 and entry into the Athletic Training Program. (Fall only)
252. Management Strategies in Athletic Training Lab (1 sem. hr.). This laboratory course will teach student psychomotor skills involved with taping, bracing, splinting and other manual skills associated with the management of athletic injuries. Student must be co-enrolled in ATR 251. Prerequisites: ATR 171, ATR 180 and entry into the athletic training program. (Fall)
270. Clinical Competencies I (1 sem. hr.). This course is designed to teach the sophomore athletic training student the knowledge and application of clinical skills necessary for the development of competency in athletic training. Prerequisites: Admission into the Athletic Training Program. (Fall only)
271. Clinical Competencies II (1 sem. hr.). This course is designed to teach the sophomore athletic training student the knowledge and application of clinical skills necessary for the continual development of competency in athletic training. Prerequisites: Admission into the Athletic Training Program and ATR 270. (Spring only)
290. Pharmacology and Pathology in Athletic Training (3 sem. hrs.). The student will gain knowledge on pharmacological applications including indications, contraindictions, precautions, interactions, and governing regulations relevant to the treatment of injuries to and illnesses of the physically active. Students will also gain knowledge in the pathology of injury and disease. Prerequisites: ATR 251 and entry into the athletic training program. (Spring only)
345. Lower Extremity Evaluation (3 sem. hrs.). This course is designed to teach the athletic training student the knowledge and clinical skills necessary for completing a musculoskeletal assessment for injuries to the lower extremity. Prerequisites: ATR 213 and ATR 251. (Spring only)
350. Upper Extremity Evaluation (3 sem. hrs.). This course is designed to teach the athletic training student the knowledge and clinical skills necessary for completing a musculoskeletal assessment for injuries to the upper extremity. Prerequisites: ATR 213 and ATR 251. (Fall only)
371. Clinical Competencies III (1 sem. hr.). This course is designed to teach the junior athletic training student the knowledge and application of clinical skills necessary for the continual development of competency in athletic training. Prerequisites: Admission into the Athletic Training Program and ATR 271. (Fall only)
372. Clinical Competencies IV (1 sem. hr.). This course is designed to teach the junior athletic training student the knowledge and application of clinical skills necessary for the continual development of competency in athletic training. Prerequisites: Admission into the Athletic Training Program and ATR 371. (Spring only)
381. Therapeutic Modalities (3 sem. hrs.). The physiological basis, set up, use and techniques of modalities (i.e. ice, heat and ultrasound) needed to rehabilitate common athletic injuries will be taught. Prerequisite: ATR 213 and 251. (Fall only)
382. Therapeutic Exercise (3 sem. hrs.). The physiological basis, use and techniques of exercise needed to rehabilitate common athletic injuries will be taught. Prerequisite: ATR 381 (Spring only)
389. Principles of Strength, Conditioning & Exercise Prescription (2 sem. hrs.). This course is designed to expose the student to basic principles of exercise prescription and strength and conditioning. The student will learn how to design and carry out appropriate exercise prescriptions and exercise techniques (i.e., proper spotting, Olympic lifts, etc.), for various components of fitness for healthy individuals based on scientific principles. This course will also prepare the student for basic personal training certifications and provide a background for further growth in this area. Prerequisites: ATR 171, ATR 213 and Junior standing. (Spring only)
425. Medical Aspects of Sports (2 sem. hrs.). This course is designed to introduce the athletic training student to various medical conditions and disorders. It will involve lectures and discussions led by allied health professionals in different areas of specialization. Prerequisites: senior status. (Fall only)
426. Special Topics in Athletic Training (1-3 sem. hrs.). The department offers a variety of mini-courses on special athletic training topics of interest to upper level students and staff. The topics concern areas not traditionally stressed in other department courses. In general, the courses will be offered in response to student demand and within the confines of faculty time. Prerequisites: Junior standing. (Spring and Fall)
470. Clinical Competencies V (1 sem. hr.). This course is designed to teach the senior athletic training student the knowledge and application of clinical skills necessary for the continual development of competency in athletic training. Prerequisites: Admission into the Athletic Training Program and ATR 372. (Fall only)
471. Clinical Competencies VI (1 sem. hr.). This course is designed to teach the senior athletic training student the knowledge and application of clinical skills necessary for the continual development of competency in athletic training. Prerequisites: Admission into the Athletic Training Program and ATR 470. (Spring only)
477. Human Anatomy and Kinesiology (3 sem. hrs.). Study of human movement as it pertains to muscular actions, articulations and laws of motion. Emphasis placed on anatomical as well as mechanical considerations in movement. Prerequisite: ATR 213 or BIO 363. (Fall only)
485. Organization and Administration of Athletic Training (2 sem. hrs.). This course will provide the knowledge, skill and values required of the entry-level Certified Athletic Trainer to develop, administer and manage a health care facility and associated venues providing health care of the physically active. Prerequisites: entry into the athletic training program and senior status. (Spring only)
487. Exercise Physiology (3 sem. hrs.). An examination of the scientific basis of human physiology in relationship to exercise and work. Topics to be covered will be energy transfer in the body during exercise, neuromuscular, cardiovascular and pulmonary adaptations to exercise; and body composition. Prerequisites: junior standing and BIO 235 or 363. (Spring only)
490. Senior Seminar (2 sem. hrs.). This course will provide the knowledge, skills, and values required of the entry-level Certified Athletic Trainer to understand professional responsibilities, avenues of professional development, and the national and state regulatory agencies/standards. This course will also teach students skills to promote athletic training as a professional discipline and educate the general public regarding the role of a certified athletic trainer. Through this class, the student will also prepare for the national certification exam and professional job searches. This class will also serve as a forum to discuss current topics in the athletic training field and field discussion on matters in athletic training. Prerequisite: ATR Seniors only. (Spring only)