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ATHLETIC TRAINING EDUCATION Program Description The King’s College Athletic Training Education Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), and is designed to educate future professionals to become Board of Certification (BOC) Certified Athletic Trainers. Certified Athletic Trainers are recognized by the American Medical Association as Allied Health Professionals who serve in continually expanding roles. The state-of-the-art Scandlon Sports Medicine Clinic offers all the latest technology and equipment, and serves as a premier learning facility for the Athletic Training Student. The emphasis of the Athletic Training Education Program is on providing the Athletic Training Student with an excellent foundation of academic and clinical knowledge. Degree Offered: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Pre-Professional Phase This component of the curriculum is designed to provide the Athletic Training Stu- dent with the core curriculum of the College and an introductory study and clinical experiences in Athletic Training. Athletic Training Students in the Pre-Professional Phase will have the opportunity to immediately become involved with the daily operation of the Sports Medicine Clinic and Athletic Training Room during the freshman year. The Athletic Training Student is also encouraged to utilize the state-of-the-art facilities and equipment by assisting in the treatment of various athletic and orthopedic injuries. In the Pre-Professional Phase, the Athletic Training Student will take courses such as Introduction to Athletic Training, Emergency Care of Athletic Injuries, Biology, Chemistry, Applied Biophysics, Anatomy and Physiology, Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, and Principles of Health. The Athletic Training Education Program has Technical Standards for Admission. The Technical Standards establish the essential qualities that are considered necessary for students to achieve the knowledge, skills, and competencies of an entry-level Athletic Trainer, as well as meet the expectations of the program’s accrediting agency. Before beginning any clinical experiences in the Pre-Professional Phase, and in order to be successfully admitted to the Professional Phase, students must read these Technical Standards and indicate that they can meet the Technical Standards either with or without accommodations. The Technical Standards for Admission may be viewed by visiting the Athletic Training Education Program website or by contacting the Program Director. For more information concerning this requirement, please contact the Program Director. The Athletic Training Education Program also requires students to have a physical examination which has been documented and signed by a physician (MD or DO), physician assistant, or nurse practitioner. This document must be presented to and kept on-file at the King’s College Student Health Center before the student can begin any clinical experiences in the Pre-Professional Phase and in order to be successfully admitted to the Professional Phase. This physical must also include an immunization record which documents that the student has received the immunizations required by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which are the immunizations for Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (commonly known as the MMR vaccination). For more information concerning this requirement, please contact the Program Director. There are extra costs that are required for successful completion of the Pre-Professional Phase of the program, for successful entry into the Professional Phase of the program, and for successful completion of the Professional Phase of the program. These costs include, but may not be limited to: student membership in the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, professional certifications such as Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid, clothing that is compliant with the program dress code, and transportation to and from clinical sites. For more information concerning this requirement, please contact the Program Director. Transfer Students: Prospective transfer students are encouraged to view the Athletic Training Education Program Transfer Student Policy at the program website. The policy can also be obtained by contacting the Program Director. A student who transfers to King’s College with the intent to pursue the Athletic Training major must start in the Pre-Professional Phase of the major. In addition, the transfer student must complete at least one full semester in the Pre-Professional Phase to be eligible for acceptance into the Professional Phase of the Athletic Training Education Program. If accepted into the Professional Phase, the student must complete the Professional Phase and all other requirements for graduation from King’s College. Acceptance or non-acceptance of transfer courses to King’s College in place of the following courses will be at the discretion of the King’s College Registrar in consultation with the Program Director: any course that has the ATEP prefix, BIOL 221, BIOL 221-L, BIOL 222, BIOL 222-L, CHEM 107, CHEM 107-L, PHYS 108, PHYS 108-L, and CORE 154. Students seeking transfer credit for any of these courses may be asked to demonstrate the appropriate cognitive and psychomotor knowledge, skills, and abilities by passing a comprehensive exam. Should the Registrar and the Program Director determine that any Athletic Training Education courses/credits taken previously will not transfer; the prospective transfer student may be required to remediate the course work at King’s College. All courses at King’s College with the ATEP prefix that are 300-level or higher and the related clinical education experiences must be taken at King’s College. For more information regarding these requirements, please contact the Program Director. Requirements for Entry into the Professional Phase: 1. Completion of all Pre-Professional Phase Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) courses. (Refer to the Pre-Professional Phase course listing). 2. A minimum overall/cumulative grade point average of 2.50. 3. A minimum grade point average of 2.50 in all prerequisite science courses and Pre-Professional Phase ATEP courses. 4. A minimum grade of “C-” in all prerequisite science courses and a minimum grade of “C” in all Pre-Professional Phase ATEP courses. 5. All Freshman and Sophomore clinical proficiencies must be completed and successfully passed. 6. Student membership in the National Athletic Trainers’ Association. 7. Current Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid Certification. (This will be earned in the Emergency Care of Athletic Injuries course). 8. The Athletic Training Student must apply and be admitted to the Professional Phase of the program. Application is made in the spring of the Sophomore year, with the written application due in March. A formal interview will take place in April. An Advisory Committee evaluates the candidates for the Professional Phase. It is the objective of the Committee to admit only qualified Athletic Training Students. The Committee evaluates criteria including cumulative grade point average, grade point average in Pre-Professional courses, committee interview results, clinical evaluation, entrance exam score, and a Faculty evaluation of the student. 9. Using the selection criteria, a minimum score of 75 must be achieved for full admittance. At the end of the spring semester, each candidate will receive notification from the Program Director. When the Athletic Training Student receives acceptance, the two-year Professional Phase will begin. Acceptance into the Professional Phase of the program is competitive, and approximately fifteen applicants are selected into the Professional Phase yearly. Athletic Training Students denied admission, or those who, after admission, are dismissed following failure to meet expectations after a probationary period, are encouraged to rectify any deficiencies and reapply to the program the following year. Breakdown of the Selection Criteria: 1. Application Form and Essay — 15% 2. Quality Point Average — 40% (This is a combination of the candidate’s Pre-Professional Phase course GPA and cumulative GPA.) 3. Pre-Professional Phase Clinical Experiences — 15% (This is the average of grades received In Athletic Training Clinical I and Clinical II courses.) 4. Faculty Evaluation of the Student — 5% (This is an evaluation of the candidate’s classroom performance by a faculty member outside of the Department of Sports Medicine.) 5. Entrance Exam Score — 10% (This is a cumulative exam based on the candidate’s Pre-Professional Phase courses. The Program Director will notify the candidate of the date, time, and location.) 6. Entrance Interview — 15% (This is a formal interview, which will take place in April. The Program Director will notify the candidate of the date, time, and location.) Professional Phase This phase of the program is designed to provide the Athletic Training Student with high-level, comprehensive, academic, and clinical experiences. Some of the courses to be completed in the Professional Phase include: Orthopedic Evaluation of Athletic Injuries; Therapeutic Modalities, Therapeutic Exercise; Pathology & Athletic Performance, Pharmacology in Athletic Training; Nutrition and the Athlete; Senior Seminar; Current Trends and Topics in Athletic Training; and Organization and Administration of Athletic Training. As the Athletic Training Student progresses through the Professional Phase, he or she will be given greater responsibilities and become more directly involved in the care of the athletes. Only Athletic Training Students who are in the Pre-Professional or Professional Phases of the Athletic Training Education Program are permitted to participate as Athletic Training Students at King’s College or any of its associated clinical sites. Graduation Requirements 1. Completion of all courses in the Professional Phase of the Athletic Training Education Program curriculum. 2. A minimum overall/cumulative grade point average of 2.50. 3. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50 in the Athletic Training Education Program Professional Phase courses. 4. A minimum grade of “C” in all Athletic Training Education Program Professional Phase courses. 5. All clinical proficiencies must be completed and successfully passed. 6. Membership in the National Athletic Trainers’ Association. Pre-Professional Phase Courses BIOL 221 Anatomy & Physiology I BIOL 221-L Anatomy & Physiology I Lab BIOL 222 Anatomy & Physiology II BIOL 222-L Anatomy & Physiology II Lab CHEM 107-L General, Organic, and Biochemistry Lab PHYS 108 Applied Biophysics ATEP 165 Emergency Care of Athletic Injuries ATEP 202 Athletic Training Clinical I ATEP 231 Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries II ATEP 245 Principles of Health Professional Phase Courses CORE 154 Psychological Foundations ATEP 303 Athletic Training Clinical IV ATEP 306 Orthopedic Evaluation of Athletic Injuries II ATEP 310 Therapeutic Modalities ATEP 311-L Therapeutic Exercise Lab ATEP 325 Nutrition and the Athlete ATEP 403 Athletic Training Clinical VI |
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