AHAT 420 - Clinical Practice in Athletic Training VI

(3 hours) Prerequisite: AHAT 410 (grade of “B” or better), AHAT 415 (grade of “C” or better) and BIOL 345 (grade of “C” or better). Corequisite: BIOL 301. This clinical education course has been designed for the Level III athletic training student to gain the necessary skills associated with the practice of athletic training. Each student will be placed in a specified clinical rotation under the direct supervision of an athletic trainer or other licensed health care provider (preceptor). The objective of this course is to permit the student to incorporate the NATA Education Competencies as part of direct patient care. This process will require each student to complete the Clinical Integration Proficiencies in Advanced Athletic Training as evidence of their skill acquisition required to become an entry-level athletic trainer. Each student will be required to complete a minimum number of 180 clinical hours to receive credit for the course and as partial fulfillment of a total of 1,080 clinical hours required for graduation. Finally, each student will be required to complete a capstone experience including a paper and presentation on a topic of choice in the field of athletic training. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Clinical fee required. Counts for ELR credit.