AHAT 210 - Clinical Practice in Athletic Training I

(3 hours) Prerequisite: Admission to the Athletic Training Education Program; KINE 204, AHAT 205, and AHAT 206 (each with a grade of “B” or better). This clinical education course has been designed for the Level I 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 Basic Athletic Training as evidence of their skill acquisition required to become an entry-level athletic trainer. Finally, 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. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Clinical fee required. Counts for ELR credit.