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STUDENTHANDBOOK

REVISEDSUMMER2018

Athletic Training

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TABLEOFCONTENTS

Overview 5WhatisanAthleticTrainer? 5WhatisAthleticTraining? 5NorthParkUniversity’sAthleticTrainingProgram 5PurposeoftheStudentHandbook 5

Mission&Vision 6

ProgramObjectives 7

Goals 8

MembersoftheAthleticTrainingProgram 9

Curriculum 11DidacticversusClinicalCourses 11CurriculumDescription 11

AthleticTrainingPre-requisiteandMajorCourses 13

AthleticTrainingCoursePlanningGuide 14

CourseDescriptions 15

Progression&Retention 17

CurricularModel 19

EligibilityforPracticeasanAthleticTrainer 21Certification 21StateRegulationofAthleticTraining 21

ScreeningRequirementsforProgramAdmittance 22PhysicalExamination 22ImmunizationRecords 22TechnicalStandards 22

RequirementsForClinicalEducationPlacement 23BackgroundChecks 23Pre-AdverseActionDisclosure 23

CPRCertification 23HealthInsurance 23LiabilityInsurance 23

ExpectationsforClinicalEducation 24AttendancePolicy 24ClinicalPlacements 24ClinicalPlacementApplications 25

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Communication 25Compensation 25Confidentiality 25Documentation-A-Track 26DressRequirement 26EqualOpportunity 26Evaluation 27HourLog 27Professionalism 27RequestforAdditionalHours 27Transportation 27

ClinicalEducationGuidelines 28

EmploymentPolicy 29

AthleticParticipationPolicy 30

GrievancePolicyForClinicalEducation 31

ProfessionalConduct 33NATACodeofEthics 33Behavior 34CommunicationwithPatients 35CommunicationwithAthleticDepartmentPersonnel 35CommunicationwithOtherHealthcareProviders 35CommunicationwithVisitingTeams 35Confidentiality 35Dress 35

ProfessionalDressCode 36

HealthCarePolicies 37CommunicableDiseasePolicy 37Riskofexposure 37ProceduresifanATSsuspectstheyhaveacommunicabledisease 38Guidelinesforpreventionofexposure,transmission,andinfection 38Othercommunicablediseasepolicyguidelinesorconsiderations 38

AccesstoHealthCareServices 39AnnualBloodbornePathogenTraining 39BloodbornePathogenControlPlan 39Education 40EquipmentandUse 40Disposal 40

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Decontamination 40Vaccination 41Records 41

BloodbornePathogensPost-ExposureControlPlan 41Post-ExposureandFollow-up 41Review 42

UniversityPolicies 43PolicyAgainstDiscrimination,Harassment,SexualMisconduct,RelationshipViolenceandRetaliation 43RegardingStudentswithDisabilities 43

APPENDIXA:TECHNICALSTANDARDSFORADMISSION“FormA” 45

APPENDIXB:PreceptorResponsibilities 47

APPENDIXC:Therapeuticequipmentsafetypolicy 48

APPENDIXD:CastleBranchInformation 49MedicalDocumentManager 49BackgroundCheck 49DrugTest 49

APPENDIXE:StudentEvaluations 50Level1 50Level2 51LEVEL3 52

APPENDIXF:StudentEvaluationofSite/Preceptor 53

APPENDIXG:ContinuingEducationRequirements 56

APPENDIXH:Student-AthleteContract 57

APPENDIXI:OverviewofRequiredPaperwork 58ProgramApplicationRequirements 58PriortoClinicalEducationPlacement 58DuringClinicalEducationPlacement 59ReviewontheFirstDay 59ThroughoutPlacement 59MiddleofPlacement 59EndofPlacement 59

PriortoOff-campusClinicalEducationPlacement* 59

APPENDIXJ:ProgramIncident/InfractionReport 60

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OVERVIEWWhatisanAthleticTrainer?AccordingtotheNationalAthleticTrainers’Association(NATA),athletictrainers(ATs)arehighlyqualified,multi-skilledhealthcareprofessionalswhocollaboratewithphysicianstoprovidepreventativeservices,emergencycare,clinicaldiagnosis,therapeuticinterventionandrehabilitationofinjuriesandmedicalconditions.Athletictrainersworkunderthedirectionofaphysicianasprescribedbystatelicensurestatutes.

WhatisAthleticTraining?AthletictrainingisrecognizedasanalliedhealthcareprofessionbytheAmericanMedicalAssociation(AMA),HealthResourcesServicesAdministration(HRSA),andtheDepartmentofHealthandHumanServices(HHS).Therearefivedomainsinthefieldofathletictraining:Injury/IllnessPrevention&WellnessPromotion;Examination,Assessment&Diagnosis;Immediate&EmergencyCare;TherapeuticInterventionandHealthcareAdministration&ProfessionalResponsibility.ATshelppreventinjuriesbyincorporatingpre-participationscreenings,fieldinspectionsandpreventativetaping/bracingtechniquesintotheirclinicalpractice.Wheninjuriesorillnessesoccur,ATshavearesponsibilitytoevaluatethesituationandappropriatelytreatand/orrefertheindividual.ATsincorporatetherapeuticinterventionsintotheirclinicalpracticetohelpreturnpatientstoactivitiesofdailylifeandsportparticipationasapplicable.Inadditiontotheseskills,athletictrainersshouldalsohavetheknowledgeandabilityofadministrativeresponsibilitiestomaintainrecordsanddailyoperationsoftheirfacilities.Sinceathletictrainingisanever-evolvingfield,ATsneedtostayuptodateoncurrentissuesandbiannuallyreportcontinuingeducation.

NorthParkUniversity’sAthleticTrainingProgramTheNorthParkUniversityAthleticTrainingProgram(ATP)isaccreditedbytheCAATE(CommissiononAccreditationofAthleticTrainingEducation).TheATPisdesignedtopreparestudentsforclinicalpracticeandsuccessfulchallengeoftheBoardofCertification(BOC)exam.Theprogramiscohortbasedandspansthreeacademicyears.Moredetailsaboutthecurriculumwillbeprovidedlaterinthishandbook.WhileenrolledintheATP,studentswillhavetheopportunitytoprovidehealthcaretopatientsunderthesupervisionoftheirpreceptorsinavarietyofclinicalsettingsandshouldtreatthisresponsibilitywiththerespectitdeserves.

PurposeoftheStudentHandbookTheATStudentHandbookisdesignedtoinformstudentsofthegeneralguidelinesunderwhichtheATPatNorthParkUniversitywilloperateandshouldbeconsultedasaguide.However,itisimpossibletodiscusseverypossiblesituationthatmaybeencounteredinthefieldofathletictraining.

Eachstudentisresponsibleforlearningandabidingbyallofthepoliciesandproceduresinthishandbook.Inaddition,studentsareresponsibleforknowingandabidingbytheNPUATServicesPolicy&ProcedureManual.Duringplacementatanoff-campussite,studentsshouldknowandabidebythatfacility’spolicyandproceduremanual.Ifthereisnomanualattheoff-campussite,thestudentshouldfollowtheNorthParkStudentHandbookandATServicesPolicyandProcedureManualasapplicable.StudentswhodonotmeetthestandardsoftheATPatNorthParkUniversitywillnotmatriculate.

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MISSION&VISION

NorthParkUniversityseeksto“buildlivesofsignificanceandservice”asunderstoodintheChristiantradition.Acareerinathletictrainingaffordsopportunitiestohonorandimplementthisvision.

TheAthleticTrainingProgrampreparesstudentstosuccessfullychallengetheBoardofCertificationexamination.Thefour-yearcurriculumblendsdynamicdidacticandclinicalexperienceswithanemphasisonlearningovertime.Theprogram’slearningenvironmenthasastrongincorporationofeducationaltechnologiesandfocusesonreal-lifeapplicationthroughhands-onexperiences.UponleavingNorthPark,graduateswillcontinuetoseekgreaterunderstandingofathletictrainingasadisciplineandwillbegiventhetoolstobecomelifelonglearnersandscholarscapableofcontributingtotheevolutionofthefieldandtosocietalhealth.

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PROGRAMOBJECTIVES

1. Thegraduatewillhavetheabilitytoperformon-field/clinicalassessmentsandevaluatetheresultstodeterminediagnosesconsistentwithanentry-levelathletictrainer.

2. Thegraduatewillhavetheabilitytodevelop,monitor,andmodifyrehabilitationprogramsconsistentwithanentry-levelathletictrainer.

3. Thegraduatewillhavetheabilitytodevelopandoperateanathletictrainingprogramcompletewithbudgeting,policies&procedures,andhumanresourcemanagementconsistentwithanentry-levelathletictrainer.

4. Thegraduatewillhavetheabilitytocommunicateeffectivelytocoaches,parents,patients,student-athletes,andothermedicalpersonnelinwaysconsistentwithanentry-levelathletictrainer.

5. ThegraduatewillpromoteprofessionalconductoftheathletictrainingprofessionincompliancewiththecodeofethicssetforthbytheNATA,theBOCStandardsofProfessionalPractice,andapplicablestatepracticeacts.

6. Thegraduatewillappreciatetheimportanceofcontinuedlearningandhavetheabilitytoidentifyresourcesthatwillfacilitateadditionalscholarship.

7. Thegraduatewillconveyastrongvaluessystemreflectedinethicalpractice,Christianprinciplesandleadership.

8. Thegraduatewillhavetheabilitytoarticulateandsynthesizetheurban,intercultural,andChristianperspectivesoftheNorthParkexperience.

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GOALS

1. Developexceptionalathletictrainerswhoexhibittheinstitution’smissionof“significanceandservice”throughtheircommitmenttolifelonglearningandtheenhancementoftheathletictrainingprofession.

2. Exceedthethree-yearaggregatefirst-timeBoardofCertificationexaminationpassratesetforthintheStandardsfortheAccreditationofProfessionalAthleticTrainingProgramspublishedbytheCommitteeonAccreditationofAthleticTrainingEducation.

3. Exceedthethree-yearaggregateemployment/placementrateestablishedbytheCommissiononAccreditationofAthleticTrainingEducation.

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MEMBERSOFTHEATHLETICTRAININGPROGRAM

MedicalDirector:TheMedicalDirectorwillprovidecompetentdirectionand/orguidancetoensurethatthemedicalcomponentsofthecurriculummeetcurrentandacceptablestandards.TheMedicalDirectorisalsowillingtobeinvolvedinthedevelopmentofthecurriculumandintheeducationofstudentsenrolledintheATP.She/hemayormaynotbepresentintheathletictrainingfacilityonaweeklybasis,butwillbeinvolvedintheplannedformalinstructionoftheprogram,throughlecture,discussionorotherdidacticmeans.AnotherprimaryresponsibilityoftheMedicalDirectoristoserveasthechiefsupervisingphysicianforNorthParkUniversity’sAthleticTrainingServicesasitsstaffprovideshealthcareservicestothestudent-athletesthatparticipatewithintheDepartmentofAthletics.TheMedicalDirectorhasthefinalauthorityindecidingthemanagementofcasesforNorthParkstudent-athletes.TheMedicalDirectorwillalsobeinvolvedwithdevelopingandapprovingthepolicyandproceduresthatserveastheframeworkofNPU’sAthleticTrainingServices.

TeamPhysicians:TheTeamPhysiciansareclinicalpractitionersprovidingservicestothestudent-athletes.TheyhaveasincereinterestintheprofessionalpreparationofthestudentenrolledintheATPandarewillingtoshareknowledgethroughon-goinginformaldiscussions,clinics,andothereducationalservices.TeamPhysicianswilllectureasapart-timevolunteerclassroominstructorthroughouttheacademicyeartostudentsenrolledintheprogram.TheTeamPhysician(s)willalsobepresentintheathletictrainingfacilitiesonaweeklybasis.

ProgramDirector:TheProgramDirectoroftheATPisresponsiblefortheeducationaldevelopmentofthestudentsandcurriculum.ItistheresponsibilityoftheProgramDirectortoensurethatallCAATEaccreditationrequirementsaremet.

TheprimaryresponsibilityoftheProgramDirectorliesinadministrativedutiesandclassroominstruction.AsanAthleticTrainer,theProgramDirectormayalsohavesecondaryresponsibilitiesinprovidingathletictrainingservicesandservingasapreceptor.

ClinicalEducationCoordinator:TheClinicalEducationCoordinatorisresponsibleforoverseeingtheclinicaleducationofATstudentsincludingtheeducation&managementofpreceptors,recruitmentofnewclinicalsites,andplacement&scheduling.AsapartofAthleticTrainingServicesatNPU,theClinicalEducationCoordinatormayalsohaveoutlinedresponsibilitiesintheathletictrainingfacilitiesandserveasapreceptorinadditiontohis/herroleinclassroominstruction.

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HeadAthleticTrainer:TheHeadAthleticTrainerisresponsibleforthesupervisionofthemembersofAthleticTrainingServicesinmattersrelatingtothehealthcareofNorthParkstudent-athletes.ItistheresponsibilityoftheHeadAthleticTrainertoestablishpoliciesandproceduresregardingathletictrainingfacilityhours,eventcoverage,andhealthcare.TheHeadAthleticTraineralsoservesasapreceptor.

OtherNPUAthleticTrainers:AdditionalAthleticTrainersareresponsibleforprovidinghealthcareservicestoNorthParkstudent-athletes,assistingwiththedailyoperationsoftheathletictrainingfacilityinconjunctionwiththeHeadAthleticTrainer,andservingasapreceptorfortheATP.

Preceptors:Preceptorsarelicensedhealthcareproviderswhoagreetobecomepartofourstudents’clinicaleducation.Preceptorsincludethoseindividualswhosupervisestudentclinicaleducationbothonandoffcampus.Assuchpreceptorsareexpectedto:

• Orientatestudentstofacilitypolicy&proceduresandEAPs• Supervisestudentsduringclinicaleducationexperiences.• Provideinstruction&assessmentofcurrentknowledge,skillsandclinicalabilities.• Provideinstruction&opportunitiesforstudentstodevelopclinicalintegrationproficiencies,

communicationandclinicaldecision-makingduringactualpatientcare.• Provideassessmentofathletictrainingstudents’clinicalintegrationproficiencies,communicationskills

andclinicaldecision-makingduringactualpatientcare• Facilitatetheclinicalintegrationofskills,knowledgeandevidenceregardingthepracticeofathletic

training.• Demonstrateunderstandingofandcompliancewiththeprogram’spoliciesandprocedures.

AthleticTrainingStudents:Studentsmustcompleteallprerequisitecourses,submitrequiredapplicationmaterials,andparticipateinaninterviewprocesstogainadmissionintotheATP.Athletictrainingstudentsareexpectedtotakeanactiveroleinthemaintenanceanddailyoperationoftheathletictrainingfacility.Astudent’smotivationandinitiativeincreatinglearningopportunitieswiththeirpreceptorwillenhancetheirclinicaleducationexperienc

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CURRICULUM

DidacticversusClinicalCoursesAdidacticcourseisaclasswithformalclassroominstruction.Aclinicalcourseismuchdifferentinthatitinvolvesastudents’clinicaleducationinadditiontoaweeklyclassmeeting.InNorthPark’scurriculumtherearesixPractica(clinical)courses.ThesecoursesareinstructedinaclinicalsettinginassociationwiththeATsorotherhealthcareprovidersonstaffatthatdesignatedsite.Wehaveavarietyofsitesincludingsecondaryschools,collegesanduniversities,healthsystems,physicaltherapyclinics,andprofessionalathleticvenuesthroughouttheChicagolandarea.Eachstudentwillexperience6differentclinicaleducationopportunitieswithatleast2occurringoff-campus.Clinicaleducationwillincludeexposuretoindividualandteamsports,equipmentintensivesports,patientsofdifferentsexes,non-sportpopulationsandnon-orthopedicconditions.Astudent’ssex,ethnicity,religiousaffiliationorsexualorientationwillhavenobearingontheirclinicaleducationassignment. Timesoftheserotationscanvarybutfrequentlyincludeafternoons,nights,weekends,andoccasionallyvacations.Individualclinicaleducationplacementsmaybeginpriortoorcontinuepastthescheduledacademicsemester.PleaserefertotheClinicalEducationCoordinatororyourpreceptorforfurtherdetails.

ThecurriculumatNorthParkUniversityhasbeendevelopedtoallowstudentsenrolledintheAthleticTrainingProgramtheopportunitytoparticipateinintercollegiateathleticsforoneseasoneachyear.ItispossibleforastudentwhowishestoparticipateinONEwinterorspringsporttograduateinfouryears.Fallsportparticipationmayrequireanadditionalyeartograduate.SpecificquestionsregardingparticipationinintercollegiateathleticsshouldbedirectedtoyourcoachandtheProgramDirector.Whenyouarelookingatotherinstitutions,remembertoasksimilarquestionsregardingyourabilitytoparticipateinintercollegiateathletics,sincemanyathletictrainingprogramsdonotallowyoutoparticipateinathleticsatall.

CurriculumDescriptionFRESHMANYEAR:Thisyearisanopportunitytogetadjustedtocollegelifeandobserveintheathletictrainingfacilitiesinordertogainanunderstandingoftheathletictrainingprofession.Duringthistimeyouwillbecompletingtheapplication,whichincludescertainpre-requisitecourses(highlightedinred),observationhours&proficiencies,interviews,andanentranceexam.

SOPHOMOREYEAR:Theformalprogrambeginsduringthesophomoreyear.Duringthisyear,thestudentwilltakethreedidacticcourses(highlightedingreen)andtwoclinicalclasses(highlightedinyellow).ThePreventionandCarecourseinstructsthestudentinacutecareofinjuryaswellastapingandsplintingtechniques.TheOrthopedicAssessmentcoursesinstructthestudentinhowtoevaluateanddiagnosemusculoskeletalinjuries;OrthopedicAssessmentIfocusesonthelowerbodyandOrthopedicAssessmentIIcoursefocusesontheupperbodyandgeneralmedicalconditions.Theoverallgoalforthesophomoreyearistogivethestudentinstructionsothathe/shecandetermine“whatiswrong”withthepatientanddocumentthis.The(two)Practicacoursesgivethestudentclinicalinstructionindailyoperationsoftheathletictrainingfacilityandreinforcelowerbodyevaluations—withemphasisplacedonevaluatingNorthParkstudent-athletes.

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JUNIORYEAR:Twodidacticcourses(highlightedingreen)andtwoclinicalclasses(highlightedinyellow)aretakenduringthejunioryear.TheTherapeuticInterventioncoursesfocusonincorporatingrehabilitationtechniquessuchasmanualtherapies,othermodalitiesandexerciseintoclinicalpractice.Thegoalduringthejunioryearistodeterminehowto“fix”theproblem.The(two)Practicacoursesgivethestudentclinicalinstructioninupperbodyevaluationanddevelopingcomprehensiverehabilitationplans—eitheronaNorthParkstudent-athletesorpatientsatanaffiliatedsportsmedicineclinic.

SENIORYEAR:Twodidacticcourses(highlightedingreen)andtwoclinicalclasses(highlightedinyellow)aretakenduringthesenioryear.TheAthleticTrainingAdministrationcourseinstructsthestudentintheadministrationskillsnecessarytooperateanathletictrainingfacilityinthehighschool,college,professional,orprivatesector.Theseskillsincludecreatingandmanagingpoliciesandprocedures,maintainingabudget,facilitydesignanddevelopingasportsmedicineteam.TheSeniorSeminarcoursefocusesonpreparingthestudenttotaketheBOCexamandintroducesnetworkingskillsnecessarytoobtainajobinthefield.The(two)Practicacoursesfocusinitiallyontherapeuticinterventionsandgeneralmedicalconditions.TheseprotocolsareinstructedandappliedclinicallyatNorthPark,anaffiliatedhighschool,anothercollege/universityoranotherATpracticesetting.

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ATHLETICTRAININGPRE-REQUISITEANDMAJORCOURSESeffectivewith2017-2018Catalog

MajorRequirementsRequiredSemesterHoursforBS:62semesterhoursPrerequisitesandSupportingCourses:10semesterhoursBIOL1250:IntroductiontoHumanAnatomy(4)-meetsLifeScienceRequirementEXS1000:PersonalHealth(2)-meetsHealthandWell-BeingRequirementEXS1600:FirstAid/CPR(2)EXS1610:IntroductiontoAthleticTraining(2)RequiredCoreCourses:52semesterhoursBIOL2930:AdvancedHumanPhysiology(4)EXS2100:PracticumI(2)EXS2110:PracticumII(2)EXS2300:OrthopedicAssessmentI(4)EXS2350:PreventionandCareofAthleticInjury(2)EXS2400:OrthopedicAssessmentII(4)EXS2950:SportsPsychology(2)EXS3010:Biomechanics(4)EXS3070:EvidenceBasedPractice(2)EXS3100:PracticumIII(2)EXS3110:PracticumIV(2)EXS3160:ExercisePhysiology(4)-meetsWritingResearchdesignationEXS3180:Nutrition(2)EXS3180:Nutrition(2)EXS3300:TherapeuticExercise(4)EXS3400:TherapeuticModalities(4)EXS4100:PracticumV(2)EXS4110:PracticumVI(2)EXS4300:AthleticTrainingAdministration(2)EXS4400:SeniorSeminar(2)TheAcademicPlanningGuideisdesignedasaguideforstudentsplanningtheircourseselections.

Theinformationonthispageprovidesonlyasuggestedschedule.Actualcourseselectionsshouldbemadewiththeadviceandconsentofafacultyadvisor.Whileaccuratelyportrayingtheinformationcontainedinthecollegecatalog,thisformisnotconsideredalegalsubstituteforthatdocument.Studentsshouldbecomefamiliarwiththecatalogineffectatthetimeinwhichtheyenteredtheinstitution.

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ATHLETICTRAININGCOURSEPLANNINGGUIDE

*Coursemeetsacorecurriculum(generaleducation)requirement

Acceptance to North Park University and/or completion of the application requirements does not guaranteeacceptance into the Athletic Training Program. Students must apply separately to this program. An applicationpacketdetailing theapplicationprocessandmaterialswillbeprovidedtothestudentwhileenrolled inEXS1610:IntroductiontoAthleticTraining.Theapplicationmustinclude:

• Acompletedapplicationform• Verificationbyanappropriatehealth careprovider that the student is in goodhealth andhashadnecessary

immunizations.• Verificationthatstudentcanmeettechnicalstandards.• Twolettersofrecommendation• ApassingscoreontheATPentranceexamination• Thecompletionof50observationhoursinaNPUathletictrainingfacility• Acompletedclinicalproficiencieslist• SuccessfulcompletionofthefollowingcoursestakenatNPUwithaGPAof2.5orbetteranda2.67(B-)orbetter

inEXS1610:o EXS1000:PersonalHealtho EXS1600:FirstAidandCPRo EXS1610:IntroductiontoAthleticTrainingo BIOL1250:IntroductiontoHumanAnatomy

• AtranscriptfromNPUshowinganoverallGPAof2.5orbetter• Completionofaformalinterviewwiththeselectioncommittee.

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

First Year

•CORE 1000: Cornerstone Seminar •BIOL 1250: Introduction to Human Anatomy •EXS 1000: Personal Health EXS 1610: Introduction to Athletic Training EXS 1600: First Aid/CPR TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS

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•BTS 1850: Introduction to the Bible •Global Histories •Analytical Reasoning (STAT 1490 is recommended) •Culture & Society TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS

4 4 4 4

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Second Year

EXS 2100: Practicum I EXS 2300: Orthopedic Assessment I EXS 2350: Prevention and Care of Athletic Injury •EXS 3160: Exercise Physiology •Modern Languages TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS

2 4 2 4 4

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EXS 2110: Practicum II EXS 2400: Orthopedic Assessment II EXS 2950: Sports Psychology EXS 3010: Biomechanics •Modern Languages II TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS

2 4 2 4 4

16 Third Year

EXS 3100: Practicum III EXS 3300: Therapeutic Intervention I EXS 3070: Evidence Based Practice •Christian Life & Thought •Art & Aesthetics •Physical Sciences TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS

2 4 2 4 2 2

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BIOL 2930: Advanced Human Physiology EXS 3110: Practicum IV EXS 3180: Nutrition •EXS 3400: Therapeutic Intervention II Elective TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS

4 2 2 4 4

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Fourth Year

EXS 4100: Practicum V •EXS 4300: Athletic Training Administration Elective Elective Elective TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS

2 2 4 4 4

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EXS 4110: Practicum VI EXS 4400: Senior Seminar Elective Elective Elective TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS

2 2 4 4 4

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COURSEDESCRIPTIONSBIOL1250IntroductiontoHumanAnatomy(4sh)GE Includesstructureandorganizationofhumanorgansystemsemphasizingskeletal,muscular,digestive, circulatory,respiratory,nervous,andurogenitalsystems.Labincludedwithcadaverdemonstrations.It isrecommendedthatthestudentcompleteoneyearofhighschoollaboratoryscience.BIOL2930AdvancedHumanPhysiology(4sh) Structureandfunctionofthenervous,circulatory,respiratory,endocrine,muscular,digestive,urinary, andreproductivesystemsofthebody.Labincluded.Prerequisite:BIOL1250EXS1000PersonalHealth(2sh)GE

Astudyofphysicalandpsychologicalwell-being,includingexerciseandnutrition.EXS1600FirstAid/CPR(2sh)

Studyofimmediatecareoftheinjuredorill.BasedonAmericanRedCrossstandards.CertificationinFirstAid,CPR,andAEDavailable.

EXS1610IntroductiontoAthleticTraining(2sh)

Introductiontothecareandrehabilitationofathleticinjurieswithemphasisoncurrentmethodsofathletictraining.EXS2100PracticumI(2sh)

Acoursedesignedtoformallystructureaminimumof150clockhoursofclinicalexperience(timebyarrangement)specifictothefirstsemesterofenrollmentintheAthleticTrainingProgram(ATP).Includesobservation,fieldwork,andpracticalexperienceintheNorthParkUniversityathletictrainingfacility.AllwillbeunderthedirectsupervisionofanAthleticTrainer(AT).Emphasisisathletictrainingfacilityoperationsandprocedures.Prerequisite:EXS1000,1600,1610,BIOL1250.Co-requisite:EXS2300,2350.

EXS2110PracticumII(2sh)

Acoursedesignedtoformallystructureaminimumof150clockhoursofclinicalexperience(timebyarrangement)specifictothesecondsemesterofenrollmentintheAthleticTrainingProgram(ATP).Includesobservation,fieldwork,andpracticalexperienceintheNorthParkUniversityathletictrainingfacility.AllwillbeunderthedirectsupervisionofanAthleticTrainer(AT).Emphasiswillbeonlowerextremityinjuryevaluationandlowerbodytaping/splinting.Prerequisite:EXS2100,2300,2350.Co-requisiteEXS-2400.

EXS2300OrthopedicAssessmentI(4sh)

Acomprehensivestudyofthelowerextremitiesincludingthefoot,ankle,knee,thigh,hip,pelvis,andspine.Injurieswillbediscussedfromthefollowingviewpoints:1)prevention,2)etiologyandmechanismofinjury,3)pathology,4)recognitionandevaluationtechniques,and5)treatment.Prerequisite:EXS1000,1600,1610,BIOL1250.Co-requisite:EXS2100,2350.

EXS2350PreventionandCareofAthleticInjuries(2sh)

Astudyofpreventativemeasuresandacutecaretechniquesusedinathletictraining.Concepts,applications,andproceduresusedinmanagingexternalhemorrhage,taping,equipmentfitting,splintingandtransportingwillbeemphasized.Thiscoursealsoincludesenvironmentalconditionsandincorporatingevidenceintoclinicaldecisionmaking.Prerequisite:EXS1010,1600,1610,BIOL1250.Co-requisite:EXS2100,2300.

EXS2400OrthopedicAssessmentII(4sh)

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Acomprehensivestudyoftheupperextremitiesincludingtheshoulder,upperarm,elbow,forearm,wrist,hand,thumb,fingers,spine,thorax,abdomen,head,andface.Thiscoursealsoincludesgeneralmedicalconditions,skininfections,andcommonviruses.Injurieswillbediscussedfromthefollowingviewpoints:1)prevention,2)etiologyandmechanismofinjury,3)pathology,4)recognitionandevaluationtechniques,and5)treatment.Prerequisite:EXS2100,2300.Co-requisite:EXS2110.95

EXS2950SportPsychology(2sh)

Developanunderstandingoftheprinciplesofmotivation,theimportanceofleadershipandcommunicationskills,andthedifferentpsychologicalskillsathletescanusetoimproveperformance.

EXS3010Biomechanics(4sh)

Systematicanalysisofhumanmovement.Theintegratedstudyofappliedanatomyandappliedmechanicstotheanalysisofmovement.Movementterminologyaswellasmuscularsystemfunctioninsportwillbestudied.Prerequisite:BIOL1250.

EXS3070IntroductiontoEvidenceBasedPractice(2sh)

Thiscourseisdesignedtointroducealliedhealthstudentstoconceptsrelatedtoevidence-basedpractice.Specifically,studentswilldeveloptheskillsnecessarytoidentifyrelevantresearchandcriticallyappraisetheliteratureastoitsqualityandapplicabilitytoclinicalpractice.Studentswillgainanunderstandingoftheresearchprocessaswellasrecognizetheimportanceofassessingclinicaloutcomes.

EXS3100PracticumIII(2sh)

Acoursedesignedtoformallystructureaminimumof150clockhoursofclinicalexperience(timebyarrangement)specifictothethirdsemesterofenrollmentintheAthleticTrainingProgram(ATP).Includesobservation,fieldwork,andpracticalexperienceinaNorthParkUniversityathletictrainingfacilityoraffiliatedsportsmedicineclinic.AllwillbeunderthedirectsupervisionofanAthleticTrainer(AT).Emphasisisonupperextremityinjuryevaluation,upperextremitytaping/splintingandgeneralmedicalconditions.Prerequisite:EXS2110,2400.Co-requisite:EXS3300.

EXS3110PracticumIV(2sh)

Acoursedesignedtoformallystructureaminimumof150hoursofclinicalexperience(timebyarrangement)specifictothefourthsemesterofenrollmentintheAthleticTrainingProgram(ATP).Includesobservation,fieldwork,andpracticalexperienceinaNorthParkUniversityathletictrainingfacilityoranaffiliatedsportsmedicineclinic.AllwillbeunderthedirectsupervisionofanAthleticTrainer(AT)and/orPhysicalTherapist(PT).Emphasisisondevelopingcomprehensiverehabilitationplansthatincludepsychosocialinterventions,culturalcompetenceandnutritionalconsiderations.Prerequisite:EXS3100,3300.Co-requisite:EXS3400.

EXS3160ExercisePhysiology(4sh)GE

Studyofhumanphysiologywithemphasisontheacuteandchroniceffectsofexerciseuponthemuscularandcardiorespiratorysystems.Lectureandlabrequired.Cross-listedwithBIOL3160.Prerequisite:BIOL1250.

EXS3180Nutrition(2sh)

Thiscoursewillintroducestudentstoanevidence-basedreviewofthedirecteffectsofdietonhealthandphysicalactivity.Specifictopicsaddressedincludenutrientmetabolism,bodycompositionmanagement,hydration,healtheffects,supplementandfoodethics.

EXS3300TherapeuticInterventionsI(4sh)

Thiscourseprovidesanevidence-basedoverviewofthetheoryandapplicationoftherapeuticinterventionscommontotherehabilitationofselectmusculoskeletalinjuriesandconditions.Emphasiswillbeplacedonthefoundationaltheoriessuchasphysiologyofinjury,pain,stagesofhealing,alteredmovementaswellastheexercises,modalities,andpharmacologicalinterventionsspecifictotheinflammatoryandproliferationstagesofhealing.Prerequisite:EXS2110,2400.Co-requisite:EXS3100.

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EXS3400TherapeuticInterventionsII(4sh)GE

Thiscourseprovidesanevidence-basedoverviewofthetheoryandapplicationoftherapeuticinterventionscommontotherehabilitationofselectmusculoskeletalinjuriesandconditions.Emphasiswillbeplacedonexercisesandmodalitiesspecifictotheremodelingstageofhealingandforthereturntoparticipation.Specialconsiderationsforthephysicalrehabilitationofvariousanatomicalsegmentswillalsobeexplored.Prerequisite:EXS3300.Co-requisite:EXS3110.96

EXS4100PracticumV(2sh)

Acoursedesignedtoformallystructureaminimumof150hoursofclinicalexperience(timebyarrangement)specifictothefifthsemesterofenrollmentintheAthleticTrainingProgram(ATP).Includesobservation,fieldworkandpracticalexperienceinanaffiliatecollege/universityathletictrainingfacility,highschoolathletictrainingfacilityorotherATpracticesetting.AllwillbeunderthedirectsupervisionofanAthleticTrainer(AT)orotherlicensedhealthcareprovider.Emphasiswillbeoncomprehensiverehabilitationplans,acuteandemergencycaretechniques,evaluationofinjury/illnessriskfactors,preventionprograms,andevidence-basedclinicalpractice.Prerequisite:EXS3110,3400.Co-requisite:EXS4300.

EXS4110PracticumVI(2sh)

Acoursedesignedtoformallystructureaminimumof150hoursofclinicalexperience(timebyarrangement)specifictothesixthsemesterofenrollmentintheAthleticTrainingProgram(ATP).Includesobservation,fieldworkandpracticalexperienceinanaffiliatecollege/universityathletictrainingfacility,highschoolathletictrainingfacilityorotherATpracticesetting.AllwillbeunderthedirectsupervisionofaAthleticTrainer(AT)orotherlicensedhealthcareprofessional.Emphasiswillbeonpharmacologyandtransitiontopracticeincludingscopeofpractice,professionaldevelopment,referralandlegalissues.Prerequisite:EXS4100,4300.Co-requisite:EXS4400.

EXS4300AthleticTrainingAdministration(2sh)

Designedtogiveanunderstandingoftheplanning,coordinating,andsupervisionofalladministrativecomponentsofanathletictrainingprograminaclinical,highschool,college,professional,orindustrialsetting.Emphasiswillbeplacedonfacilityorganizationanddesign,budgeting,legalliability,day-to-dayscheduling,personnelmanagement,recordkeepingandethicalconsiderations.Prerequisite:EXS2400,3110.Co-requisite:EXS4100.

EXS4400SeniorSeminar(2sh)

Thisisthelastcourseintheathletictrainingprogram.Thefocusisonpharmacology,generalmedicalconditions,preparingfortheBOCexamination,andprofessionaldevelopment.Prerequisite:EXS4100,4300.Co-requisite:EXS4110.

PROGRESSION&RETENTION

Pertheacademiccatalogue,studentsmustreceivea“C”orbetterinthefollowingathletictrainingcourses:EXS2100,2110,2300,2350,2400,3070,3100,3110,33003400,4110,4300,4400.Duetothesequentialnatureofthesecourses,failuretoprocurea“C”orbetterinanyoftheabovelistedclasseswillresultinthestudent’sfailuretomatriculate.Thestudentwillthenhavetoretakethatclassbeforecontinuingthesequence.Thestudentmustexpresstheirinterestinjoiningthefollowingyear’scohortinwritingoneweekpriortotheregistrationperiodforthesemesterofre-admittance.(Registrationtypicallyopensmidwaythroughthesemesterpriortoenrollment.)

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CURRICULARMODEL

ThecurriculumoftheATPisdesignedtoallowstudentexposuretomajorcontentareasthreetimesduringhisorhereducation.Thesequenceusesthefollowingtrack:1)theinitialtheoryandbasicskillsareintroducedinadidacticcourse,2)contentisthenreinforcedthefollowingsemesterinaclinicalcourse,3)thefollowingyear,thestudenthelpsguidestudentsinthecohortbehindthemintheATPsequence.Thestudent’smasteryofthematerialcanbeassessedastheymentorotherstudents.

Thechoicewasmadetofirstintroducematerialinadidacticcoursebecausetheenvironmentcanbemoreeasilycontrolled.Questionscanbeaskedregardingtheory,whilebasicskillsarepracticedduringlabs.Role-playingisincludedtoreproducehighanxietysituationsfrequentlyencounteredinthefield.Unfortunately,thesesituationsarenever100%authentic.Therefore,thetrueelementofrealismisaddedthefollowingsemesterwhentheskillsareassessedagain,preferablyonrealathletes/patientsinaclinicalsetting(PracticaII-VI).ThementoringsystemusedineachPracticumcourseallowsthestudenttobeassessedathirdtimeonthematerialayearlater.Thebeliefisthatthestudentmusthavemasteredmaterialinordertoeffectivelyserveasamentor.

Thecurriculumalsohasapurposefulphilosophy.Athemeisevidentwithinthedidacticcoursesduringeachoftheprogram’sthreeyears:yearone–evaluation;yeartwo–rehabilitation;andyearthree–programdesignandoperation.Itfollowsalogicalprogressionwhereastudentfirstneedstounderstandwhatiswrongwiththeathlete/patient(yearone)beforetheycanfigureouthowtorehabilitatethem(yeartwo).ThethemeofthethirdyearcanbefoundintheAthleticTrainingAdministrationcoursewhereeachstudenthastodesignanathletictrainingfacilityandinthecapstonecourse,SeniorSeminar,whichfocusesonprofessionalresponsibilityanddevelopment.

Thefollowingpagegivesanoverviewofthelinkbetweendidacticandclinicalcoursework.Itshouldbenotedthatthissynopsisdoesnotdetaileveryconnectionorallthematerialbutratherattemptstoidentifythecoresubjectmatterthatwillbeinstructedand/orassessedineachcourse.Akeyisprovidedatthetopofthenextpagetoassistthereaderinunderstandingthesequence.Thearrowonlydemonstratestheinitialtiebetweendidacticandclinicalcoursework.Thechangeinterminology(“emphasis”to“mentoring”)alongwiththechangeinshadingrepresentsasecondtie.

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SKILLPROGRESSIONCHART

Denotesdidacticclasseswheremostcompetenciesandclinicalintegrationproficienciesarefirstencounteredbyastudent(termed:introduced)

Denotesaclinicalclasswhereacompetencyorclinicalintegrationproficiencyisencounteredbyastudentforasecondtime(termed:reinforced).

Denotesaclinicalclasswhereacompetencyorclinicalintegrationproficiencyisencounteredbyastudentforathirdtime(termed:mastered).

Denotesthepathwayfromthedidacticclasswheretheskillwasinitiallyintroducedtotheclinicalclasswheretheintegrationofskillsisassessedinanauthenticsetting.

Fallsemester Springsemester

FirstYear

EXS1610:INTROTOATHLETICTRAININGEMPHASISONWHATISATEMPHASISONNPUTRAININGFACILITYOPERATIONS

EXS1600:FIRSTAIDANDCPREMPHASISONEMERGENCYMANAGEMENT

SecondYear

EXS2100:PracticumIEmphasisonNPUPolicy&ProceduresEmphasisonBasicClinicalKnowledge&SkillsEXS2300:OrthopedicAssessmentIEmphasisonLowerBodyEvaluationEXS2350:Prevention&CareofAthleticInjuryEmphasisonTaping/Bracing

EXS2110:PracticumIIEmphasisonLowerBodyEvaluationsEmphasisonLowerBodyTapingEXS2400:OrthopedicAssessmentIIEmphasisonUpperBodyEvaluationsEmphasisonGeneralMedical

ThirdYear

EXS3100:PracticumIIIEmphasisonUpperBodyEvaluationsEmphasisonUpperBodyTapingMentoringNPUTrainingFacilityOperationsMentoringStrengthandConditioningEXS3300:TherapeuticInterventionsIEmphasisonHealingProcessparticularlyontheinflammatoryandproliferationphases

EXS3110:PracticumIVEmphasisonTherapeuticInterventionsEmphasisonLowerBodyRehabilitationMentoringLowerBodyEvaluationsMentoringLowerBodyTapingEXS3400:TherapeuticInterventionsIIEmphasisonRehabilitationTechniquestoreturntofunctionandjointspecificconsiderations

FourthYear

EXS4100:PracticumVEmphasisisonTherapeuticInterventionsEmphasisisonUpperBodyRehabilitationMentoringUpperBodyEvaluationsMentoringUpperBodyTapingEXS4300:AthleticTrainingAdministrationEmphasisonPolicies/Proceduresofoperations

EXS4110:PracticumVIEmphasisonGeneralMedicalConditionsEmphasisonAdministration&positionstatementsMentoringtotalrehabilitationprotocols(inclinic)EXS4400:SeniorSeminarEmphasisonBOCexampreparation

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ELIGIBILITYFORPRACTICEASANATHLETICTRAINER

CertificationInthefinalsemesterofenrollmentintheATPandwiththeProgramDirector’sendorsement,studentswillbeeligibletositfortheBoardofCertification(BOC)Examination.

PleasenotethatStudents’EligibilitytositfortheBOCexammaybeimpactedbypreviousfelonyormisdemeanorconvictions.(SeeexcerptfromtheBOCCandidateHandbookbelow.)

Theaffidavitportionoftheexamapplicationrequirescandidatestoreportanyfelonyormisdemeanorconviction.Duringtheapplicationprocess,candidatesmustsubmitawrittenexplanation,intheirownwords,oftheeventsthatledtotheconviction(s),copyofcourtdocuments(s),including,butnotlimitedto,anarrestreport,sentencerecommendation,complianceofallcourtrequirementsandproofofpaymentofallrelatedfines.

Ifthecase(s)werealcoholordrugrelated,thecandidatemayalsoberequiredtoprovideacurrentprofessionalalcohol/substanceabuseevaluationthatisnoolderthanthreemonths.Ifanevaluationwasnotrequiredbythecourt,thecandidatemustobtainanevaluationfromalicensedalcohol/chemicaldependencycounselorattheirexpense.Documentationmaybeemailed,faxedormailed.Pleaseallowatleast5-7businessdaysfordocumentationtobereviewed.

CandidatesmayrequestapredeterminationofeligibilityatanytimebysubmittingtheirdocumentationtotheBOCviaemail,faxormailpriortosubmittingtheirapplication.TheProfessionalPracticeandDisciplineCommitteereviewsallconvictions.Candidatesarenotifiedinwritingofthecommittee’sdecision.PleasereviewtheProfessionalPracticeandDisciplinaryGuidelinesandProceduresfordetails.CandidateswhoaregrantedeligibilitytositfortheBOCexamshouldreviewtheirstate’spracticeactpriortosittingfortheBOCexam.Theirconviction(s)couldaffecttheirabilitytoobtainlicensureinthatstate.

StateRegulationofAthleticTrainingRegulationofathletictrainingvariesbystate.However,allstatesthatregulateathletictrainingaccepttheBOCcredential.Inaddition,statepracticeactsdiffersoitisthestudent’sresponsibilitytoinvestigateandunderstandtherequirementsofthestateinwhichtheywishtopractice.Statesmayhaveadditionalrequirementsandfeesassociatedwiththeirregulation(exemption,registration,certification,licensure).

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SCREENINGREQUIREMENTSFORPROGRAMADMITTANCE

Allathletictrainingstudentsmustfilloutandturninaphysicalexam,signedtechnicalstandardsdocument,CPRcertification,andimmunizationrecordaspartoftheapplicationprocess.Onceaccepted,studentswillsubmitthesedocumentstotheirsecureCastleBranchprofilepriortothebeginningofclinicaleducationexperiences.

PhysicalExaminationAllstudentsenteringtheATParerequiredtohaveacurrenthealthphysicalexaminationTheformmustbecompletedandsignedbyahealthcareprovider(MD,DO,NP,orPA).

ImmunizationRecordsImmunizationRecordswillbeuploadedtothestudent’sCastleBranchcompliancetrackerandshouldinclude:

1. AnegativePPDTuberculinSkinTest,(TST),orQuantiferonGoldTBtest,orTspotbloodtestwithinthelastyear.Ifpositive,studentshouldfollowupwiththeirprimaryhealthcareproviderforappropriatetreatmentandsubmitaradiologicalreportofachestx-ray.

2. ImmunitytoMeasles,RubellaandMumpsasevidencedby2MMRvaccinesorimmunitytiters.

3. Varicellavaccineoravaricellatiter.4. HepatitisBvaccinationordeclinationwaiver.5. TetanusvaccinationintheformofTdaporTdboosteradministeredwithinthepast10

years.

TechnicalStandardsTechnicalstandardshavebeenestablishedforadmittancetotheAthleticTrainingProgram.PriortoadmissionintotheATP,studentsneedtocompletetheTechnicalStandards‘FormA’whichcanbefoundinAppendixA.ThisformshouldbeuploadedtoCastleBranchoncecompleted.

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REQUIREMENTSFORCLINICALEDUCATIONPLACEMENT

BackgroundChecksAllstudentswillcompleteabackgroundcheckthroughCastleBranchbeforebeginningtheiroff-campusclinicaleducationexperiences(priortojunioryearintheprogram).Studentswillindividuallygotothecompanywebsiteandpurchasetheirownbackgroundcheck.(Costisapproximately$45.)Theresultswillbepostedtoasecure,confidentialwebsitethatwillbemonitoredbytheClinicalEducationCoordinator.Someclinicaleducationsitesmayrequirestudentstoobtainabackgroundcheckthroughtheirorganization;thisadditionalbackgroundcheckisatnocosttothestudent.

Pre-AdverseActionDisclosureTheATPreservestherighttorevokeacceptanceintotheprogrambasedonresultsofbackgroundchecks,drugtests,and/orfailuretocomplywithstateddeadlines.IfthedecisiontorevokeyouracceptanceismadebasedoninformationprovidedintheconsumerreportbyCastleBranch,youwillreceiveapre-adverseactionlettergivingyouthree(3)daystodisputethedecisionand/orrespondtoinformationinthereport.

CPRCertificationAllathletictrainingstudentsmusthavecurrentProfessionalRescuerCPRcertificationandareresponsibleforkeepingtheircertificationupdatedontheirCastleBranchprofile.(CastleBranchprofileset-uprequiresaninitialone-timefeeof$35.)Re-certificationisofferedannuallybytheATStaffatthebeginningoftheacademicyear.HealthInsuranceAthletictrainingstudentsmusthavepersonalhealthinsurancecoverageineffectduringtheirclinicaleducationplacements.ThisinformationshouldbekeptuptodateontheirCastleBranchprofile.

LiabilityInsuranceAthletictrainingstudentsarecoveredbyliabilityinsuranceprovidedbytheUniversityandtheAthleticTrainingProgram.

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EXPECTATIONSFORCLINICALEDUCATION

Students’behaviorwhileengagedinclinicaleducation(bothoncampusandoff)isadirectrepresentationoftheAthleticTrainingProgram.Weexpecttheupmostprofessionalismfromourstudentsinordertosustainthereputationthatfacultyandalumnihaveworkedtobuildovertheyears.Therefore,studentswillbeheldtothefollowingstandards:

AttendancePolicyStudentsareexpectedtoarriveontimeandstayuntildismissed.Consistenttardinessand/orleavingaclinicalsiteearlyisviewedthesameasanunexcusedabsence.Anabsenceforsickness,personal,orfamilyemergenciesiscountedasanexcusedabsenceifapprovedbyyourpreceptorand/ortheclinicaleducationcoordinator.RememberthatclinicaleducationisapartofyourPracticacoursework.

ClinicalPlacementsClinicaleducationmayincludemornings,afternoons,evenings,weekends,andvacations.Arrangementsshouldbemadeinadvancetoaccommodateclassconflicts.

Aminimumof150hoursisrequiredfortheclinicaleducationexperiencetobeconsideredacomplete.Ifthestudentdoesnotcompletetheminimumamountofhoursbytheendoftheplacement,he/shewillbepenalizedpertheevaluationguidelinesincludedbelow.Students’clinicaleducationexperiencewillnotexceed500hoursperpracticumcourse.

Thehoursrequiredperweekwillvarydependingontheclinicalsite.Youshouldexpecttospendanaverageof20-25hoursperweekatyourclinicalsitewhenschoolisinsession.Whenschoolisnotinsession,youcanexpecttospend40ormorehoursperweekatyourclinicalsite.(Studentswillreceiveatleast1dayoffinevery7-dayperiod.)Besuretoconsiderthedemandsofyourclinicalplacementwhenplanningyourclassschedule.Ifyouencounterdifficultyschedulingtheappropriateamountofhoursatrotationduetoyourpreceptor’sschedule,youshouldconsulttheClinicalEducationCoordinator.FailuretocontacttheClinicalEducationCoordinatorinatimelymannermayresultreceivingdeductionsfornotcompletingyourplacement.

Traditionalsites(highschools,colleges)

Studentsarerequiredtocompleteanentireathleticseason(includingpre-season)attheclinicalsite/sporttowhichtheyareassigned.Iftheclinicalsite/sportmakesittopost-seasonplay,itisthestudent’schoicetocontinuewiththeteam.Post-seasonplayisauniqueexperienceandstudentsarehighlyencouragedtotakeadvantageofthisopportunityasitarises.

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Non-traditionalsites(sportsmedicineclinic,hospital,etc.)

Whenplacedatanon-traditionalsite(clinic,hospital,etc),thestudentisresponsibleforcompletingaminimumof150hours.Itisexpectedthatstudentswilldevelopasetschedulewiththeassignedpreceptor.

Unlessotherwisespecified:FallRotations:AugusttoNovemberWinterRotations:NovembertoSpringBreakSpringRotations:SpringBreaktoFinalExams

ClinicalPlacementApplicationsStudentswillsubmitanapplicationforclinicalplacementaspartofPracticum2andPracticum4.Theseapplicationsprovideinformationaboutyourcareergoals,strengths,weaknesses,andpreferredsites.Specificswillbediscussedinthesecourses.

CommunicationYoushouldcommunicatewithyourpreceptorinaprofessionalmanneratalltimes.Unlessotherwisespecified,emailisthepreferredmethodofcommunication.Youshouldcctheclinicaleducationcoordinatoronallemailcommunicationwithyourpreceptor.Unlessitisanemergencysituation,youshouldnotemailyourpreceptoroutsideofnormalworkinghours.

Unlessyoureceivepermission,youshouldnottextyourpreceptor.Ifyouhavebeengrantedpermissiontodoso,youshouldonlytextyourpreceptorwithinnormalworkinghours.(Unlessotherwisespecifiedyoushouldnottextyourpreceptorbetweenthehoursof9pmand8am.)Inthecaseofanemergency,emailisthepreferredmethodofcommunication.

CompensationStudentswillnotreceivemonetarycompensationfortheirclinicaleducation.Theseexperiencesarepartofyourcourseworkandservetoprepareyouforclinicalpractice.

ConfidentialityAlldetailsofapatient’shealthorcircumstancessurroundingateam’sperformance/outlookmustremainconfidential.Youarenotallowedtosharesensitiveinformationunlessthereisamedicalneedtodoso.Whenspeakingaboutaspecificcaseforeducationalpurposes(i.e.duringclass,discussionswithfaculty),youshouldnotuseanypersonalidentifiers(i.e.names,sports,etc).FailuretomaintainconfidentialitymayresultinremovalfromtheplacementortheAthleticTrainingProgram.

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Documentation-A-TrackAllstudentsarerequiredtohaveasubscriptiontoA-Track.(BeingastudentmemberoftheNATAgrantsyoufreeaccesstoA-Track.NATAmembershipisapproximately$75annually.)

AllclinicaleducationpaperworkshouldbesubmittedviaA-Track.Properdocumentationforclinicalexperiencesisessentialforourprogramrecords.Failuretosubmitrequireddocumentationmayresultinaloweringofyourfinalpracticumgrade.Itistheindividualstudent’sresponsibilitytosetupatimetocompletepaperworkwiththeirpreceptor.ItisNOTthepreceptor’sresponsibility.

RequiredannuallyandsubmittedattheBEGINNINGoftheacademicyear:Golfcartsafety

PRIORtothestartdateofyourclinicalplacement:OSHA/CommunicableDiseasePolicy;HealthHistoryUpdate

ReviewedFIRSTDAYofplacement:GoalsforPlacement;ClinicalEducationGuidelines;ClinicalEducationSchedule,EAP/Location,BloodbornePathogenPolicy/Location,Post-ExposureProtocol/Location

DAILYDURINGyourrotation:HourLog

ReviewedwithpreceptorDURINGplacement:EvaluationofSelf-Mid-point;EvaluationofSelf-End-point*

ENDofyourplacement:Student’sEvaluationofClinicalSite/Preceptor(s);EndofRotationReflection

Misc.forms(asnecessary):Doctor’sOffice/HospitalObservationReflection,Student-AthleteContract;RequestforAdditionalClinicalExperienceHours

*Note:Yourpreceptorshouldcompletebothamid-pointandend-pointevaluationofyou.(Thisislinkedtoyourpracticumgrade.)

DressRequirementProfessionaldressisrequiredalltimesthestudentisrepresentingtheathletictrainingprogram.RefertotheProfessionalDresscodeSectionofthishandbookformoreinformation.

EqualOpportunityAllstudentsareeligibletobeconsideredforplacementatanyofouraffiliatedsites,thoughsomesitesrequireadditionalscreening(e.g.fingerprints,interviews)priortoplacement.Affiliationagreementsincludetheexpectationthatneithertheschoolnorthesitewillengageindiscriminatorypractices.

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EvaluationYourperformanceduringyourclinicaleducationplacementisfactoredintoyourpracticumgrade.Intheeventyoudonotfulfilltheminimumamountofhoursrequiredforafullexperience(150hours)yourfinalevaluationscorewillbeproratedbythepercentageyouhavecompleted.

Forexample:Youcompleted140/150(93%)hours.Ifyoureceivedan87%onyourmid-pointanda94%onyourendpointevaluations,yourproratedscoreswouldbe87x.93=81onyourmidpointand94x.93=87onyourendpoint.

Youareeligibleforevaluationafteryoucompletedatleast75%oftherequiredhoursforthatevaluation.(Midpoint=75hours;Endpoint=150hours)Therefore,youareeligibleformidpointevaluationonlyafter56hourshavebeencompletedandyouareeligibleforyourendpointevaluationonlyafter113hourshavebeencompleted.Ifyoudonotcompleteenoughhourstobeeligibleforanendpointevaluation,youwillnotreceiveanycreditforthatportionoftheexperienceandyourmidpointevaluationwillbeproratedaccordingly.

HourLogEachAthleticTrainingStudentwillbeexpectedtoupdatetheirhourlog(foundonA-Track)onadailybasissothattheassignedpreceptorcanapprovethem.Itishelpfultodesignatewhatyoulearned/sawthatdayinthecommentssection.(Besuretopracticeconfidentialitywiththis.)

ProfessionalismProfessionalbehaviorisexpectedatalltimes.Professionalisminvolvesaproactiveroleinthedailyactivitiesasassignedbythepreceptor,appropriateinteractionswithpatients,andappropriatedress.

RequestforAdditionalHoursOnoccasion,anAthleticTrainingStudentmaydesiretogetadditionalexperienceforaneventoutsidetheircurrentplacement’sresponsibilities.Likewise,anAthleticTrainingStudentthatisnotcurrentlyinvolvedinaplacementmaywanttoassistapreceptorwithaneventthatintereststhem.Inthesesituations,theAthleticTrainingStudentshouldsubmittheRequestforAdditionalHoursFormonA-Track.

TransportationThestudentmustassumethecostoftransportationtoandfromclinicaleducationplacements.Notallsitesarereadilyaccessiblebypublictransportation.

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CLINICALEDUCATIONGUIDELINES

Thefollowingguidelinesdelineatetheroleofanathletictrainingstudentduringclinicaleducationexperiences.Duringtheseexperiences,thestudentmustbedirectlysupervisedbyapreceptor.Thepreceptormustbephysicallypresentandhavetheabilitytointerveneonbehalfoftheathletictrainingstudentandthepatient.Studentsmustdemonstratecompetenceinperformingaskillpriortoperformingitonpatients.Preceptorsarelicensedhealthcareproviders.

Athletictrainingstudentsareallowedtoperformtasksasdeemedappropriatebytheirpreceptor.Thesecaninclude(butarenotlimitedto):

• Conductinginjuryevaluations• Usingelectrical,soundorlightmodalities• Writingprogressnotes• Initiatingormodifyingarehabilitationplan

Ifastudentdoesnothavetheapprovaloftheirpreceptor(verbalorwritten)toperformatask,itshouldnotbeperformed.IfapreceptorisNOTphysicallypresentandabletointerveneonbehalfoftheathletictrainingstudentandthepatient,thestudentshouldNOTrenderservicestopatients.Note:Therearetimeswhenastudentmaybeexposedtoaconceptwhileobservingpatientcarethattheyhavenotbeenformallytaught.Inthiscase,theirpreceptormayinstructtheskillandmustdeterminetheircompetencebeforeallowingthemtoperformthisskillonapatient.

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EMPLOYMENTPOLICY

TobesuccessfulintheATPatNorthParkUniversity,astudentmusthaveexceptionaltimemanagementskills.Thisisduetothetime-consumingcurriculumofbothformaldidacticcourseswithasettimescheduleandthemorevariableschedulingofclinicaleducationplacements.Theseclinical(PracticaI-VI)coursesaretiedintoathleticpractices/gamesresultinginadailyschedulethatlooksmuchmorelikeastudent-athleteratherthanatypicalundergraduatestudent.Onaverage,thisadditionaltimecommitmentwillbeapproximately20-25hours/week.Thedifficultyinschedulingworkisthatthepracticetimescanfrequentlychangelastminuteandifpropernoticeisgiven24hoursinadvancethentheAthleticTrainingStudentwillbeexpectedtoreporttotheirpreceptorastheschedulemandates.

Asaresult,itisextremelydifficultforastudenttobeemployedwhiletheyareenrolledinaPracticumcourse*.Asnotedonthesyllabi,eachPracticumisacreditedcoursewithapenaltyforunexcusedabsences.“Employment”isnotanacceptableexcuseformissingotherNPUacademiccoursesandasaresult,willnotbeconsideredacceptablehereeither.

TheATPdoesacknowledgethatmanyoftoday’sundergraduatestudentsmustgeneratesometypeofincomeinordertohelpdefraytuition/livingcosts.Asaresult,thereisnosetpolicyonwhetherornotastudentcanseekemploymentifitisdoneduringtheirfreetime.ThefacultyandstaffoftheATPdonotbelieveitisintheirbestinteresttopreventawell-motivatedstudentwithexceptionaltimemanagementskillsfromseekingadegreeinathletictrainingwhilebeingemployediftheycanproperlybalancetheirschedule.

*ThePracticumcourseschedulingistypicallydoneonaFall,Winter,andSpringsystem.Eachstudentisassignedtoapreceptorduringtwoofthosethreeseasons.Inmostcases,thismeansthatastudentwillhaveaseasonwithnoPracticumrequirementstiedtoapreceptor’sschedule.Ifastudenthasadesire/needtowork,theywillbeadvisedthatthisisthemostappropriatetimetodoso.

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ATHLETICPARTICIPATIONPOLICY

ThedesireoftheNorthParkUniversityAthleticTrainingProgramistopreparestudentsforsuccessfulclinicalpracticeandpassageoftheBoardofCertification(BOC)examination.Thecurriculumblendsaheavydidacticcourseloadwithclinicaleducationplacementsatvaryinglocations.Theseclinicaleducationplacementsareanintegralpartofthestudents’education.Unfortunately,clinicaleducationplacementstypicallyoccursimultaneouslytoathleticpractices.

Toremedythissituation,theATPisdesignedinafashionthatallowsanAthleticTrainingStudenttoparticipateinoneathleticseasonforfouryearsandstillgraduateinfouryears*.ThecurriculumisNOTdesigned,norcanitsupport,individualslookingtoparticipateinmorethanoneintercollegiatesport.ThisinformationisfullydisclosedtoallprospectivestudentsduringvisitswiththeProgramDirector.Additionally,allNorthParkUniversitycoacheshavebeeninformedofthisATPpolicy.

ItisstronglysuggestedthatanyAthleticTrainingStudentwithadesiretoparticipateinintercollegiateathleticspersonallymeetwiththeProgramDirectortodiscussvaryingoptions.Allstudentsadvancingthroughtheapplicationprocesstotheinterviewportionareremindedofthepolicyandaskediftheyhaveanyinterestinparticipatinginintercollegiateathletics.Failuretomakethisinformationknownpriortoentranceintotheprogramcanpotentiallycreateconflictwithaspecificclinicaleducationplacementdeterminedpriortothestartoftheindividual’ssophomoreyear.Studentsareexpectedtosubmitastudent-athletecontractattheconclusionofeachacademicyearforthefollowingseason.(SeeAppendixH.)

*Althoughunlikely,theremaybecircumstancesthatwouldcreateasituationwhereastudentwouldhavetoremainforanadditionalsemesterorenrollinanadditionalinternship.Thiswouldoccurifaparticularincomingclasshappenstohaveanumberofindividualswithadesiretoparticipateduringafallathleticseason.ThisisduetotheATP’slimited“equipmentintensive”rotationsduringthewinterandspringathleticseasons.

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GRIEVANCEPOLICYFORCLINICALEDUCATIONTheNorthParkUniversityAthleticTrainingProgramexpectsthatmostgrievancesatNorthParkoraffiliatedsitescanbehandledinformallythroughoutdailycommunicationbetweenfaculty/staffandstudents.However,theATPrecognizesthattherearecertaincircumstancesinwhichtheseissuesarenotinformallyresolvedandfurtherformalattentionmustbeconsidered.Ifsuchcircumstancesarise,thefollowingprocedurehasbeenestablishedtoassistthepartiesinappropriatelyhandlingaresolutiontotheirproblem.

ThegrievancepolicyisusedtoaddressthecomplaintsthatastudenthasabouttheATP.ThestudenthandbookasoutlinedandissuedtoeachstudententeringtheNorthParkUniversityATPencompasstheguidelineswithwhichtheprogramoperates.Challengestothepoliciesandproceduresthemselvesarenotpropersubjectsforgrievances.

Ifastudentfeelsthathe/shehasagrievanceuponanotherstudent,facultymember,preceptororprogram,theyhave5daystofileagrievanceinthefollowingmanner:

Step1–Notifytheirpreceptorofthegrievance.Thepreceptorwillhearandattempttoresolvethegrievanceinatimelyfashion.

Step2–Ifthegrievancepertainsonlytotheeducationalprogram,theProgramDirectormustbenotified.Ifthegrievancepertainsonlytooff-siteclinicalplacement,theClinicalEducationCoordinatormustbenotified.IftheissuepertainstoanathleticsissueatNorthPark,theHeadAthleticTrainermustbenotified.Intheeventthatthisgrievanceisdealingequallywithmultipleareas,therespectiveindividualsshouldbenotified.Thenotifiedindividual(s)willfullyexploretheissuewiththestudentinanefforttofindamutuallysatisfactoryresolutionandwillattempttoprovidearesponsewithin5schooldays.Incertaincircumstances,ameetingwithallappropriateATPmemberswillbeconductedinanattempttoaddresstheissue.

Step3–Ifthestudentfeelsthat,evenafterthediscussionwiththeProgramDirector,ClinicalEducationCoordinatorand/ortheHeadAthleticTrainer,thegrievancewasnotaddressed,furtherformalgrievancesmaybesubmittedthroughtheeducationalhierarchyoftheinstitution.Itisrecommendedthatwrittenexplanationofthegrievancebeinitiallyfiledtothedepartmentchairandthensubsequentlytothedivisionchair.AdditionalGrievanceProceduresasStatedinAcademicCatalogAtNorthParkUniversity,thereareanumberofgrievanceproceduresthroughwhichstudentscanraiseandseekredressforwhattheybelievetobeunfair,improperordiscriminatorydecisions,actions,ortreatment.NorthParktakesallgrievancesseriouslyandfollowstheappropriatepolicy.

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1.Ifthematterinvolvesanacademicdecision,theStudentAcademicGrievanceProcedureapplies.

2.Ifthematterinvolvesahousingorroommateconcern,theStudentHousingGrievanceProcedureapplies.

3.Ifthematterinvolvesdiscrimination,harassment,biasand/orsexualassault,thePolicyAgainstDiscrimination,Harassment,SexualViolence,RelationshipViolenceorRetaliationapplies,andtakesprecedenceoverothergrievanceproceduresthatmayalsoapply(e.g.,aroommateisaccusedofsexualharassment).

4.Ifthematterinvolvesaparkingviolation,theParkingViolationsAppealsprocessapplies.

5.IfthematterinvolvesaviolationofthepoliciesandcommunitystandardsintheStudentHandbook,thentheStudentConductprocessapplies.

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PROFESSIONALCONDUCT

Athletictrainingisahealthcareprofession.Tofunctionashealthcareprofessionals,allmembersoftheprogrammustunderstandtheimportanceofprofessionalism.Professionalismoccursincommunicationwithavarietyofpatients(includingstudent-athletes),peers,coaches,departmentalpersonnel,othermedicalprofessionals,andphysicians.Professionalismisalsoexemplifiedinbehavioranddress.Studentsrepresenttheprofessiondaily.Therespectgainedbecauseofprofessionalismcanbecrucialtoeffectivejobperformance.

NATACodeofEthicsTheNationalAthleticTrainers’AssociationCodeofEthicsstatestheprinciplesofethicalbehaviorthatshouldbefollowedinthepracticeofathletictraining.Itisintendedtoestablishandmaintainhighstandardsandprofessionalismfortheathletictrainingprofession.Theprinciplesdonotcovereverysituationencounteredbythepracticingathletictrainer,butarerepresentativeofthespiritwithwhichathletictrainersshouldmakedecisions.Theprinciplesarewrittengenerally;thecircumstancesofasituationwilldeterminetheinterpretationandapplicationofagivenprincipleandoftheCodeasawhole.WhenaconflictexistsbetweentheCodeandthelaw,thelawprevails.

Principle1:Membersshallrespecttherights,welfareanddignityofall.1.1Membersshallnotdiscriminateagainstanylegallyprotectedclass.1.2Membersshallbecommittedtoprovidingcompetentcare.1.3Membersshallpreservetheconfidentialityofprivilegedinformationandshallnotreleasesuchinformationtoathirdpartynotinvolvedinthepatient’scarewithoutareleaseunlessrequiredbylaw.Principle2:Membersshallcomplywiththelawsandregulationsgoverningthepracticeofathletictraining.2.1Membersshallcomplywithapplicablelocal,state,andfederallawsandinstitutionalguidelines.2.2MembersshallbefamiliarwithandabidebyallNationalAthleticTrainers’Associationstandards,rulesandregulations.2.3Membersshallreportillegalorunethicalpracticesrelatedtoathletictrainingtotheappropriatepersonorauthority.2.4Membersshallavoidsubstanceabuseand,whennecessary,seekrehabilitationforchemicaldependency.

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Principle3:Membersshallmaintainandpromotehighstandardsintheirprovisionofservices.3.1Membersshallnotmisrepresent,eitherdirectlyorindirectly,theirskills,training,professionalcredentials,identityorservices.3.2Membersshallprovideonlythoseservicesforwhichtheyarequalifiedthrougheducationorexperienceandwhichareallowedbytheirpracticeactsandotherpertinentregulation.3.3Membersshallprovideservices,makereferrals,andseekcompensationonlyforthoseservicesthatarenecessary.3.4Membersshallrecognizetheneedforcontinuingeducationandparticipateineducationalactivitiesthatenhancetheirskillsandknowledge.3.5MembersshalleducatethosewhomtheysuperviseinthepracticeofathletictrainingabouttheCodeofEthicsandstresstheimportanceofadherence.3.6Memberswhoareresearchersoreducatorsshouldmaintainandpromoteethicalconductinresearchandeducationalactivities.Principle4:Membersshallnotengageinconductthatcouldbeconstruedasaconflictofinterestorthatreflectsnegativelyontheprofession.4.1Membersshouldconductthemselvespersonallyandprofessionallyinamannerthatdoesnotcompromisetheirprofessionalresponsibilitiesorthepracticeofathletictraining.4.2NationalAthleticTrainers’AssociationcurrentorpastvolunteerleadersshallnotusetheNATAlogointheendorsementofproductsorservicesorexploittheiraffiliationwiththeNATAinamannerthatreflectsbadlyupontheprofession.4.3Membersshallnotplacefinancialgainabovethepatient‘swelfareandshallnotparticipateinanyarrangementthatexploitsthepatient.4.4Membersshallnot,throughdirectorindirectmeans,useinformationobtainedinthecourseofthepracticeofathletictrainingtotrytoinfluencethescoreoroutcomeofanathleticevent,orattempttoinducefinancialgainthroughgambling.4.5Membersshallnotprovideorpublishinformation,photographs,oranyothercommunicationsrelatedtoathletictrainingthatnegativelyreflectstheprofession.BehaviorTopromotesafety,security,andaccountabilityinpatientcare,studentsshouldabidebythetwo-personpairingsystemwheneverenteringsensitivespaceslikelockerroomsandathletictrainingfacilitiesinthecourseoftheirpatientcareactivities.Thereshouldbetwostudentsorastudentandpreceptortogetherwhenenteringpatientlockerroomspacesand/orprovidingcaretopatients.Inaddition,facilitydoorsshouldremainopenwheneverfeasible.Ifamoresensitivematterisbeingdiscussed,theconversationshouldoccurintheHelwigphysicianofficewithtwoproviderspresentorwiththeblindsopen.

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CommunicationwithPatientsDuringclinicaleducationexperiences,studentswillcommunicatewithavarietyofpatients(includingstudent-athletepeers).Thiscommunicationshouldbefriendlyyetprofessional.Maintainthepatient’srespectbykeepingaprofessionaldemeanor.

CommunicationwithAthleticDepartmentPersonnelTheAthleticTrainingStudentisapartoftheATP,however,he/sheisnotpartoftheathleticdepartmentandbehaviorshouldreflectthatstatus.TheathleticdepartmentconsistsofNorthParkUniversitystaff,faculty,andadministrators.Theseindividualsshouldbetreatedwiththeutmostrespect.Failuretodosowillresultindisciplinaryaction.

CommunicationwithOtherHealthcareProvidersAthleticTrainingStudentshavetheopportunitytoworkwithphysiciansandotherhealthcareproviders.Observing,askingquestions,andusingdiscretionwhiletheyworkisencouraged.Useappropriatetimingwhenaskingquestionssoastonotinterrupttheevaluationprocessorinfringeonthecareofpatients.

CommunicationwithVisitingTeamsVisitingteamsareguests.Treattheircoaches,student-athletes,andmedicalstaffwithrespectandprofessionalism.Studentsmaybetaskedwithintroducinghimself/herselfandtherestofthemedicalstafftothecoachesormedicalstafffromthevisitingteam.Includedshouldbetheathletictrainingstudent’sname,leveloftrainingasastudent,theAT’sname,andabriefdescriptionofwhatisavailableformedicalservicesatthatvenue(ATatgame,ambulance,physician,ice,water,etc).HostingisareflectionontheAthleticTrainingStudentaswellasontheentireprogram.

ConfidentialityEachpatient(includingstudent-athletes)hastherightofconfidentiality.Atnotimeisitacceptabletodiscussapatient’sinjurywithanyoneotherthantheappropriateathletictraining/medicalstaff.Anyunauthorizeddiscussionofapatient’sinjurywillbreakdownthetrustandrespectthathasbeengained.Inaddition,medicalinformationisfederallyprotectedbyHIPAA.FailuretofollowthispolicyisgroundsforterminationfromtheATP.

DressTheexpectationsforprofessionaldressaredescribedintheProfessionalDressCodeonthefollowingpage.

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PROFESSIONALDRESSCODEAllstudentsandstaffarerepresentativesoftheathletictrainingprofessionandNorthParkUniversity.Forthisreason,membersoftheATPmustadheretoastandardofdressthatisrepresentativeofahealthcareprofessional.Thisincludespracticinggoodhygieneanderringonthesideofmodesty.Thedresscodeshouldbefollowedatalltimesduringclinicaleducationexperiences:oncampus,offcampusandontheroadwithanathleticteam.Thedresscodeguidelinesareasfollows:

Acceptable Unacceptable• WindPants(schoolcolors)• T-shirts(plain,NPU,NATA,sportsmedicinerelated)• Businesscasualpants(khaki,navy,black,etc.)• Shorts(appropriatelength,goodcondition)• Meshshorts(schoolcolors)• Hats–onlyoutdoor&NPUlogo/solidschoolcolors• Functional,closedtoefootwear• OuterwearinsolidschoolcolorsorwithNPU/AT

logos(exceptionsmaybemadeforextremeweather)

• Neat&outofthewayhair• Well-groomedfacialhair• Discretemake-up,perfume,cologne,jewelry

• SweatPants• T-shirts(otherlogos/writing)• Jeans(exceptforFriday-Sundaypractices)• ShortShorts• Lowridingshorts• Hatswornindoorsorbackwardsornotaschoolcolor• Open-toedfootwear,footwearyoucannotrunin• RippedClothing• VisibleTattoos• Attention-grabbinghairstylesorstylesthatinterfere

withpatientcare• Unkemptfacialhair• Overwhelmingscent,make-uporjewelry

*Schoolcolors:blue,black,gray,white,yellow

TravelAttire:Beconsistentwiththeteam’sdresscode.

GameDayAttire:NPUAthleticTrainingGameDayPolo&Khakis(shorts/pants)unlessotherwisespecifiedbythepreceptor.Yourpreceptorwillmakethefinalcallregardingquestionableclothingandmayaskyoutochangeiftheyfindyourattireinappropriate.Ifyouhavespecificquestionsregardingthedresscode,pleaseseetheClinicalEducationCoordinator.

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HEALTHCAREPOLICIES

CommunicableDiseasePolicyThepurposeoftheNorthParkUniversity(NPU)AthleticTrainingProgram(ATP)CommunicableDiseasePolicyistoprotectthehealthandsafetyofAthleticTrainingStudents(ATS)enrolledintheATP,aswellasthosestudent-athletesandpatientstheycomeincontactwithduringtheirdidacticandclinicaleducationexperiences.InthispolicytheATSwillfindinformationregarding:

1. Riskofexposure2. ExamplesofcommunicablediseasescitedbytheCentersforDiseaseControl(CDC)3. ProceduresifanATSsuspectstheyhaveacommunicabledisease4. Guidelinesforpreventionofexposure/transmission/infectionofcommunicabledisease5. Othercommunicablediseasepolicyguidelinesorconsiderations

RiskofexposureInthesettingoftheathletictrainingfacility,otherhealthcarefacilities,andvariousathleticvenues,anAthleticTrainingStudent(ATS)maybeexposedtoavarietyofdifferentmicroorganismsthatarecapableofpassingfromoneindividualtoanothercausinginfection.However,withtheproperprecautions,thespreadofcommunicablediseaseintheathletictrainingsettingmaybecontrolled.

ExamplesofcommunicablediseasescitedbytheCDC

- HIV- Influenza- ViralHepatitis- Measles,Mumps,Rubella- Pneumonia- Mononucleosis- Tuberculosis- Pertussis- Varicellazoster(Chickenpox)- MRSA

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ProceduresifanATSsuspectstheyhaveacommunicabledisease1. TheATSwhosuspectshavingorhasbeendiagnosedwithacontagiousorpotentially

contagiousdiseaseorinfectionshouldreporttheirsymptomstotheirpreceptorimmediately,aswellasnotifyingtheNPUATPClinicalEducationCoordinator.

2. Thepreceptorand/orClinicalEducationCoordinatorwilladvisetheATSonparticipationstatusfordidacticand/orclinicaleducationandmayrequiretheATStovisitNPUHealthServicesortheATS’sprimarycarephysician.

3. IfareferraltoHealthServicesorprimarycarephysicianisdeemednecessary,thathealthcareproviderwillultimatelydeterminetheabilityoftheATStocontinueintheclinicalsettingatthattime.IftheATSmissesmorethanfivedaysofclassorclinicalrotationtheymayneedtoprovideadoctor’sreleasenoteinordertoreturn.

4. AnyATSwhohasbeenexposedtoapotentialinfectionduringaclinicalexperienceshouldreportthatexposuretotheirpreceptorandtheNPUATPClinicalEducationCoordinator.

Guidelinesforpreventionofexposure,transmission,andinfection1. TheATSshouldpracticeuniversalprecautionsandutilizeappropriatepersonalprotective

equipmentwhenincontactwithanybodilyfluids,openwoundsormucusmembranes.Examplesofpersonalprotectiveequipment:gloves,gowns,masks,eyeprotectionandbreathingbarriers.

2. Frequenthand-washingandpracticinggoodhygienecanhelppreventtransmissionandself-infectionandshouldbeperformedregularlybytheATS.ThisincludespropercarefortheATS’sownopenwoundsandcuts.

3. TheATSshoulduseappropriatePPEforallbandages,towels,syringes,orothermaterialsthatcomeincontactwithbodilyfluidsandproperlydisposeofintheappropriatebiohazardorsharpscontainer.

4. TheATSmustsuccessfullycompleteannualbloodbornepathogentrainingpriortoengaginginformalclinicalexperiences.

Othercommunicablediseasepolicyguidelinesorconsiderations1. Whileengagedinclinicaleducationatanoff-campussite,theATSshouldknowandfollow

thecommunicablediseasepolicyofthatsite.(Ifthereisnosite-specificpolicy,theATSshouldfollowthegeneralNPUATPCommunicableDiseasePolicy.)

2. TheNorthParkUniversityAthleticTrainingProgram’sCommunicableDiseasePolicyisinaccordancewiththeUniversity’spolicyoncommunicablediseasesstatedintheEmployeeHandbook,whichreads:

a. “NorthParkrecognizesthatemployeeswhocontractvariouscommunicablediseases(includingbutnotlimitedtocontagiousdiseasessuchashepatitisB,mononucleosis,tuberculosis,autoimmunedeficiencysyndrome(AIDS),etc.)maywishtocontinueinasmanyoftheirnormalpursuitsastheirconditionallows.Aslongasyouareabletomeettheperformancestandardsofyourjobandmedicalevidenceindicatesthatyourconditionisnotadangertoothers,supervisorsandco-workersshouldbesensitivetoandmakereasonableaccommodationfortheneedsofemployeeswith

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suchillnesses.Atthesametime,NorthParkiscommittedtoprovidingasafeworkplaceforallemployeesandstudents.”

b. “Ifyouaresick,youmustnotifyyourdepartmentsupervisoratthebeginningofeachworkdayduringtheperiodofabsenceunlessaphysicianhasbarredyoufromworkforaspecifiedperiodoftimeandyouhavecommunicatedthistoyoursupervisor.Ifyouareoutformorethanfiveworkdays,youmayberequiredtoobtainadoctor'sslip/releaseinordertoreturntowork.”

AccesstoHealthCareServicesAllNorthParkUniversitystudentshaveaccesstotheHealthServices(3317W.FosterAve)onMonday/Wednesdayfrom12pm-4pm,andTuesday/Thursdayfrom9:30am-1:30pmwhileclassesareinsession.Servicesprovidedinclude,assessmentandtreatment,consultationandreferral,andimmunizationcomplianceguidelines.Ifindicated,studentreferralswillbemadetoSwedishCovenantHospitalFamilyPracticeCenter.Anycostsincurredasaresultoftheirillnessaretheresponsibilityofthestudent.AnnualBloodbornePathogenTrainingCAATE-accreditedAthleticTrainingProgramsrequireallstudentstoundergoyearlyBloodbornePathogentraining.AtNorthPark,thistrainingtakesplaceviaanonlinemediumaccessiblethroughCanvasorATrack.Forobservationalstudents,theyreceivetheirtrainingonthefirstdayofEXS1610:IntrotoAthleticTraining.AllstudentsmustcompletetheBloodbornePathogensQuizwithascoreofatleast90%.StudentsintheprofessionalportionoftheprogramreceivetheirtrainingannuallyonthefirstdayoftheirPracticumcourse.Thetrainingmustbesuccessfullypassedorthestudentwillnotbeallowedtoparticipateinclinicaleducationplacementorobservationalvisits.Thecontentofthesessionvariesslightlyyeartoyear,ensuringthatonlythemostup-to-dateinformationispresented.

BloodbornePathogenControlPlanTheNorthParkUniversityAthleticTrainingProgramshalltakeeveryforeseeableprecautiontoprotectemployeesandstudentsfromthehealthhazardsassociatedwithoccupationalexposuretopathogenicorganismspresentinbloodorotherbodilyfluids.

UniversalPrecautionswillbeobservedbystaffandstudentsinordertopreventcontactwithblood,bloodproducts,orotherpotentiallyinfectiousmaterials.Allofthispotentiallyinfectiousmaterialwillbetreatedasifknowntobeinfectiousregardlessoftheperceivedstatusofthesourceorsourceindividual.

YearlymandatorytrainingandproceduresarebasedonguidelinessetforthbythedepartmentofOccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration(OSHA),specificallyStandard29CFR1910.1030(BloodbornePathogens)andStandard291910.1200(HazardCommunication)aswellasbeinginaccordancewiththeNCAASportsMedicineGuidelinesHandbookandtheCommissiononAccreditationofAthleticTrainingEducation(CAATE)guidelines.

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EducationAllstudentsmustparticipateinabloodbornepathogentrainingsessionpriortoengaginginanyclinicalexperiences.Mandatorybloodbornepathogentrainingsessionisheldannuallyatthebeginningofthefallsemester.

EquipmentandUseEachathletictrainingfacilitycontainsextrastorageofbiohazardsuppliesbeyondwhatiscontainedineachathletictrainingkit.Thisincludesgloves,biohazardbags,faceshields,eyeprotection,breathingbarriers,cleaningagents,andbloodspillkits.Theseitemsareavailableatnocosttostaffandstudents.

Theremustberoutineuseofpersonalprotectiveequipmenttopreventskinandmucousmembraneexposureinallcaseswherecontactwiththeskinmayoccur.Glovesshouldbeusedatalltimeswhenhandlingblood,bodyfluids,mucousmembranes,brokenskin,wounddressings,andwhenhandlingsoiledsurfaces.Glovesmustbechangedandhandswashedaftertreatingeachindividualpatient.Gloveswillbecarriedtoallpracticesandgamesituationsandwillbereadilyavailableinallathletictrainingfacilities.

Whenperformingmouth-to-mouthresuscitationaprotectionbarriershouldbeused.Apocketmaskormicroshieldwillbecarriedineachtrainingkit.Therewillalsobemasksavailableintheathletictrainingfacilities.

DisposalAllsoiledsoftitemswillbediscardedinabiohazardcontainerlocatedineitheroftheNPUathletictrainingfacilities.Biohazardbagsareredandwillbeinanenclosedcontainermarkedwithabiohazardsticker.

Allsharpitems(scalpels,sharkblades,syringes,andglassproducts)willbediscardedinasharpscontainer.Sharpscontainersareredandmarkedwithabiohazardsticker.SharpscontainerscanbelocatedinbothoftheNPUathletictrainingfacilities.Needlesshouldnotberecappedorremovedfromthesyringe.

BiohazardmaterialsareregularlytakentoNPUHealthServiceswhereitispickedupforproperdisposal.

DecontaminationThereshouldbeimmediatedecontaminationofitemsandsurfacesaftercontactwithpotentiallyinfectiousmaterials.

Handsoruncoveredskinthathasbeenexposedtoanybodyfluidsshouldbewashedorantisepticallycleanedimmediatelyandalsocleaned/washedwhenglovesareremoved.HandwashingfacilitiesareavailableintheCarlsonAthleticTrainingFacility,HelwigAthleticTrainingFacility,ineachathleticlockerroomandinallofthepublicrestrooms.Ifexposurehappensoutside,handsanitizerisavailableintheathletictrainingkitsonsite.Ifthisalternatemethodisused,the

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handsaretobewashedwithsoapandrunningwaterassoonasfeasiblefollowinganexposure.

Allequipmentorworksurfaces(countertops,treatmenttables,tapingtables,andwhirlpools)thathavebeensoiledwithbloodorotherbodilyfluidsshouldbetreatedasiftheyarecontaminatedandcleansedwithanapproveddisinfectant.(1partbleachto10partswater,Cavicide,orothersuitablecleaner)Regularandroutinecleaningofthesesurfacesshouldalsobepracticed.

Uniformsortowelsnotsaturatedwithbloodmustfollowthe“BloodonUniform”proceduresoutlinedintheAthleticTrainingServicesPolicy&ProcedureManual.

Vaccination

AllstudentshavethepotentialforexposuretohepatitisBandmustprovideproofofvaccinationorsignadeclinationwaiverthatwillbeuploadedtoCastleBranch.

RecordsTheAthleticTrainingProgramDirectorwillmaintainallrequiredrecords.

BloodbornePathogensPost-ExposureControlPlan

Post-ExposureandFollow-upWhenanincidentoccurswhereanindividualisexposedtobloodbornepathogens,itshouldbeimmediatelyreportedtotheirsupervisor.StudentsshouldreporttheincidenttotheirpreceptorandtheClinicalEducationCoordinator.

Theindividualexposedwhileon-siteatNPUshouldbetakentoNPUhealthservicesortheSwedishCovenantHospitalEmergencyRoomforevaluation.Intheeventthatanexposureincidentoccursatanoff-campusaffiliatedsite,thestudentshouldreporttothenearestEmergencyDepartmentortheirPrimaryCarePhysician.

Allindividualswhoincuranexposurewillbeofferedpost“exposureevaluationandfollow-up”inaccordancewithOSHAstandard.Thefollow-upwillincludethefollowing:

1. Writtendocumentationoftherouteofexposureandthecircumstancesrelatedtotheincidentassoonasfeasiblefollowingexposure.ThisistobereturnedtotheClinicalEducationCoordinatorforstudents,andHumanResourcesforstaffandfaculty.

2. Ifincidentinvolvedapunctureorcutfromsharps,theareashouldbeexposed,expressed(encouragebleedingifthewoundissmall)andthoroughlywashedwithsoapandwaterfor15minutes.Ifsoapandwaterarenotavailable,thenanantiseptic(solution,wipe,spray)shouldbeused.

3. WashanyareaexposedtobloodorOPIMwithtepidwaterandsoapforatleast5minutes.Alcohol-basedhandrinses,gels,foams(containing60+%alcohol)shouldbeusedonintactskinwhenwaterisnotavailable.

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4. Ifsplashesaretotheeyes,irrigateeyeswithcleanwaterorcommerciallyavailableeyewashsolutionfor15minutes.

5. Ifpossible,thesourceindividualshouldbeidentified.Afterthesourceindividual’sconsenthasbeenobtained,theirbloodshouldbetestedforHIV/HBVinfection.

6. Resultsoftestingofthesourceindividualwillbemadeavailabletotheexposedindividualoncetheyhavebeeninformedabouttheapplicablelawsandregulationsconcerningdisclosureoftheidentityandinfectionofthesourceindividual.

7. TheindividualwillbeofferedtheoptionofhavingtheirbloodcollectedfortestingtodeterminetheirHIV/HBVserologicalstatus.

8. TheProgramDirectorwillbedesignatedtoassurethatthepolicyoutlinedaboveiseffectivelycarriedoutaswellastomaintainrecordsrelatedtothispolicy.

Oncetheseprocedureshavebeencompleted,theexposedindividualshouldbeenseenbyaqualifiedhealthcareprofessionaltodiscusstheirmedicalstatusandabilitytoreturntoclassesand/orwork.Thisincludesanevaluationofanyreportedillness,aswellasanyrecommendedtreatment.

ReviewThePost-ExposureControlPlanwillbereviewedannuallybytheProgramDirectorandDirectorofHumanResources,toinsurethatitisuptodateandwithinaccordancetoOSHAregulations.Allstaffandstudentswillreceiveannualtrainingonbloodbornepathogenandthepost-exposurecontrolplan.

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UNIVERSITYPOLICIES

PolicyAgainstDiscrimination,Harassment,SexualMisconduct,RelationshipViolenceandRetaliationNorthPark’spolicyagainstDiscrimination,Harassment,SexualMisconduct,RelationshipViolenceandRetaliationreflectsitsdeepcommitmenttoadiversecampuscommunitythatprovidesauniformlywelcomingenvironment.ThePolicyappliesequallytoeverymemberoftheNorthParkcommunity.AcopyofthePolicycanbefoundatwww.northpark.edu/About/Title-IX.

AsaChristianinstitutionofhighereducation,NorthParkiscommittedtoprovidingacampusenvironmentcharacterizedbymutualrespectamongstudents,faculty,andstaff.Toeffectuatethiscommitment,itisNorthParkUniversity’spolicythatanyformofsexualviolenceorotheroffense,harassment,discrimination,relationshipviolence,retaliationormisconductwillnotbetolerated.Thispolicyappliestoallmembersofthecampuscommunity:students,faculty,staff,andvisitors.Itappliestoincidentsthatoccuroncampuspropertyaswellasanyoff-campusfunctionssponsoredorsupervisedbytheinstitution.Thispolicyalsoappliestooff-campusconductthathascontinuingimpactontheabilityofamemberoftheNorthParkcommunitytofullyengagein,andbenefitfrom,campuslife.

NorthPark’spolicyismandatednotonlybyitsadherencetoChristianprinciples,butalsobylaw,includingTitleIXoftheEducationAmendmentsActof1972.

RegardingStudentswithDisabilitiesWithrespecttostudentswithdisabilities,theCenterforStudentEngagementatNorthParkUniversityholdsthefollowingmission:“toprovideandcoordinatesupportservicesandreasonableaccommodationstoaidstudentswithdisabilitiesinthetransitiontopost-secondaryeducationandtheindependentuseofexistingresources.”TheADAconsidersthreecategoriesofpeoplewithdisabilities:

1. Apersonwhohasaphysicalormentalimpairmentthatsubstantiallylimitsoneormoreofthemajorlifeactivitiesofthatperson;

2. Apersonwhohasarecordofsuchanimpairment;and3. Apersonwho,whilenotactuallydisabled,isregardedashavingsuchanimpairment.

Majorlifeactivitiesmayinclude:walking,speaking,seeing,hearingandworking.Disabilitiescoveredbylegislationinclude,butarenotlimitedtocancer,cerebralpalsy,headinjuries,hearingimpairment,learningdisabilities,psychiatricdisorders,speechimpairmentsandvisualimpairments.Ifyouhavequestionsaboutaccommodationsoraccessibilitytoprograms,servicesoractivitiesofferedoncampuspleasecontacttheCenterforStudentEngagementat(773)244-5737.

NorthParkUniversityanditsAthleticTrainingProgramseektoprovideanenvironmentandcommunitywhereeachpersonmaydevelopacademically,sociallyandspiritually.NorthParkUniversityiscommittedtofullinclusionandparticipationofpeoplewithdisabilitiesinallaspectsof

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universitylife.Asaresult,theUniversityiswillingtorelocateprograms,servicesoractivitiestomaketheeventaccessible.Pleaseallowatleast4businessdaysforaccommodations.Dependingonthenatureoftheprogram,serviceoractivity,accommodationsmaytakelongerorbeabletobecoordinatedinlesstime.

StudentswithdisabilitieswhobelievethattheymayneedaccommodationsinthisclassareencouragedtocontacttheStudentSupportSpecialistbyemaillmebner@northpark.edu,byphoneat(773)244-5737,orstopbytheofficelocatedonthefirstflooroftheJohnsonCenterintheCenterforStudentEngagement.Pleasedosoassoonaspossibletobetterensurethatsuchaccommodationsareimplementedinatimelymanner.Ifneeded,appointmentscanberelocated.

Additionalinformationmaybefoundathttp://www.northpark.edu/Admissions/Undergraduate-Admissions/Admitted-Students/Disability-Services

Pleasenotethatstudentsarerequiredtosubmittechnicalstandardsformspriortoadmittanceintotheprogram.(SeeTechnicalStandardsforminAppendixAformoredetails.)

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AthleticTrainingProgram

APPENDIXA:TECHNICALSTANDARDSFORADMISSION“FORMA”

TheAthleticTrainingProgramatNorthParkUniversityisarigorousandintenseprogramthatplacesspecificrequirementsanddemandsonthestudentsenrolledintheprogram.Anobjectiveofthisprogramistopreparegraduatestoenteravarietyofemploymentsettingsandtorendercaretoawidespectrumofindividualsengagedinphysicalactivity.ThetechnicalstandardssetforthbytheAthleticTrainingProgramestablishtheessentialqualitiesconsiderednecessaryforstudentsadmittedtothisprogramtoachievetheknowledge,skills,andcompetenciesofanentry-levelathletictrainer,aswellasmeettheexpectationsoftheprogram'saccreditingagency(CommissiononAccreditationofAthleticTrainingEducation[CAATE]).AllstudentsadmittedtotheAthleticTrainingProgrammustmeetthefollowingabilitiesandexpectations.Intheeventastudentisunabletofulfillthesetechnicalstandards,withorwithoutreasonableaccommodation,thestudentwillnotbeadmittedintotheprogram.Compliancewiththeprogram’stechnicalstandardsdoesnotguaranteeastudent’seligibilityfortheBOCexam.CandidatesforselectiontotheAthleticTrainingProgrammustdemonstrate:

1. Thementalcapacitytoassimilate,analyze,synthesize,integrateconceptsandproblemsolvetoformulateassessmentandtherapeuticjudgmentsandtobeabletodistinguishdeviationsfromthenorm.

2. Sufficientposturalandneuromuscularcontrol,sensoryfunction,andcoordinationtoperformappropriatephysicalexaminationsusingacceptedtechniques;andaccurately,safelyandefficientlyuseequipmentandmaterialsduringtheassessmentandtreatmentofpatients.

3. Theabilitytocommunicateeffectivelyandsensitivelywithpatientsandcolleagues,includingindividualsfromdifferentculturalandsocialbackgrounds;thisincludes,butisnotlimitedto,theabilitytoestablishrapportwithpatientsandcommunicatejudgmentsandtreatmentinformationeffectively.StudentsmustbeabletounderstandandspeaktheEnglishlanguageatalevelconsistentwithcompetentprofessionalpractice.

4. Theabilitytorecordthephysicalexaminationresultsandatreatmentplanclearlyandaccurately.

5. Thecapacitytomaintaincomposureandcontinuetofunctionwellduringperiodsofhighstress.

6. Theperseverance,diligenceandcommitmenttocompletetheathletictrainingeducationprogramasoutlinedandsequenced.

7. Flexibilityandtheabilitytoadjusttochangingsituationsanduncertaintyinclinicalsituations.

8. Affectiveskillsandappropriatedemeanorandrapportthatrelatetoprofessionaleducationandqualitypatientcare.

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CandidatesforselectiontotheAthleticTrainingProgramwillberequiredtoverifytheyunderstandandmeetthesetechnicalstandardsorthattheybelievethat,withcertainaccommodations,theycanmeetthestandards.

TheCenterforStudentEngagementwillevaluateastudentwhostateshe/shecouldmeettheprogram’stechnicalstandardswithaccommodationandconfirmthatthestatedconditionqualifiesasadisabilityunderapplicablelaws.Ifastudentstateshe/shecanmeetthetechnicalstandardswithaccommodation,thentheUniversitywilldeterminewhetheritagreesthatthestudentcanmeetthetechnicalstandardswithreasonableaccommodation;thisincludesareviewawhethertheaccommodationsrequestedarereasonable,takingintoaccountwhetheraccommodationwouldjeopardizeclinician/patientsafety,ortheeducationalprocessofthestudentortheinstitution,includingallcoursework,clinicalexperiencesandinternshipsdeemedessentialtograduation.IcertifythatIhavereadandunderstandthetechnicalstandardsforselectionlistedabove,andIbelievetothebestofmyknowledgethatImeeteachofthesestandardswithoutaccommodation.IunderstandthatifIamunabletomeetthesestandardsIwillnotbeadmittedintotheprogram.IalsounderstandthatifIamunabletomeetthesestandardsinthefutureIwillnotbeabletocontinueintheprogram.

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Alternativestatementforstudentsrequestingaccommodations.IcertifythatIhavereadandunderstandthetechnicalstandardsofselectionlistedaboveandIbelievetothebestofmyknowledgethatIcanmeeteachofthesestandardswithcertainaccommodations.IwillcontacttheCenterforStudentEngagementtodeterminewhataccommodationsmaybeavailable.IunderstandthatifIamunabletomeetthesestandardswithorwithoutaccommodations,Iwillnotbeadmittedintotheprogram.IalsounderstandthatifIamunabletomeetthesestandardsinthefutureIwillnotbeabletocontinueintheprogram.

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AthleticTrainingProgramAPPENDIXB:PRECEPTORRESPONSIBILITIES

TheNorthParkUniversityAthleticTrainingProgramiscommittedtoprovidingstudentswithqualitydidacticandclinicalinstruction.InaccordancewiththeCAATE“StandardsfortheAccreditationofProfessionalAthleticTrainingPrograms”,wehavethefollowingexpectationsofourpreceptors.

Apreceptormust:

• Orientatestudentstofacilitypolicy&proceduresandEAPs

• Supervisestudentsduringclinicaleducationexperiences.

• Provideinstructionandassessmentofthecurrentknowledge,skills,andclinicalabilitiesdesignatedbytheCommission.

• Provideinstructionandopportunitiesforthestudenttodevelopclinicalintegrationproficiencies,communicationskillsandclinicaldecision-makingduringactualpatient/clientcare.

• Provideassessmentofathletictrainingstudents’clinicalintegrationproficiencies,communicationskillsandclinicaldecision-makingduringactualpatient/clientcare.

• Facilitatetheclinicalintegrationofskills,knowledge,andevidenceregardingthepracticeofathletictraining.

• Demonstrateunderstandingofandcompliancewiththeprogram’spoliciesandprocedures.

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APPENDIXC:THERAPEUTICEQUIPMENTSAFETYPOLICY

Allmodalityunitsusedinclinicaleducationwillbecalibratedannually.Theywillbeusedaccordingtomanufacturerinstructionsandcurrentbestpracticeguidelines.

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APPENDIXD:CASTLEBRANCHINFORMATIONTheATPusesCastleBranch,abackgroundscreeningandcompliancemanagementcompany,toensurecompliancewithCAATEandaffiliatedsiterequirements.Studentswillbeprovidedmoredetailedinformationviaemail.

Ourpackagescanbeaccessedvia:https://portal.castlebranch.com/NU28.Pleasebesuretoordertheappropriatepackage.

MedicalDocumentManagerOuruniquepackagecodeisNU28im.Thiscanbeenteredinthetoprighthandcornerof:https://mycb.castlebranch.com/.

Thispackagehasaone-timefeeof$35.Thistrackerhousesyourimmunizationrecord,physicalexamination,CPRcertification,releaseofinformationform,TechnicalStandardsA,ConfidentialityStatement,OSHA/CommunicableDisease,VerificationofUnderstandingForm,andCAATEWaiver.

BackgroundCheckOuruniquepackagecodeisNU28bg.Thiscanbeenteredinthetoprighthandcornerofhttps://mycb.castlebranch.com/.

Thispackagehasa$43fee.Studentsmusthavethiscompletedpriortooff-campusclinicaleducationplacement(i.e.beforethestartofthe2ndyearintheprogram).

DrugTestOuruniquepackagecodeisNU28dt.Thiscanbeenteredinthetoprighthandcornerofhttps://mycb.castlebranch.com/.

Thispackagehasa$38fee.Someplacementsmayrequireadrugtesttobedone.

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APPENDIXE:STUDENTEVALUATIONS

Level1FoundationalBehaviors

• Isawareofthepatient’sneedsandvalues(e.g.thoroughhistorythatconsidersADLs)• Practicesconfidentiality• Isrespectfulofdiversepopulationsandabletoworkwithindiverseworkenvironment• PerformstaskswithinATscopeofpracticeaspermitted/approvedbypreceptor• Isawareofethicaldecisionmaking(e.g.implementationofRTPcriteria)• Recognizesthevalueofusingclinicianexpertise,patientvalues,clinicalenvironmentand

availableevidenceaspartofclinicaldecisionmaking(i.e.considerswhytxischosenbasedoncircumstances)

• Demonstratesintegrity• Displaysearnestnessinbecominganathletictrainer• Knowstherolesvariousmembersofthemedicalteamplay(e.g.howteamphysiciansare

involvedinconcussionprotocol)• Understandsthatathletictrainingisahealthcareprofession

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities• AbidesbyOSHAandusessteriletechniquesforwoundcare• Understandsandimplementspracticeandgameprocedures• Performstaping&bracingtechniques• Incorporates/implementsrehabilitativetechniques• Understandsapplicationofbasictherapeuticmodalities• Demonstratesappropriatecriticalthinkinganddeductivereasoningindeterminingclinical

impressionsfrominjuryevaluations• Providespatientwithappropriatefeedbackaboutprogressionoftheirinjury• Demonstratesunderstandingofacutecare(primary&secondarysurveys,proceduresfor

managementofemergentconditions-airway,circulation,musculoskeletal,etc.)• Maintainsaccurate,legible,currentrecords(includingprogressnotes)• Abletorecognizeriskmanagementorinjurypreventionstrategies• Hasknowledgeregardingintervention&referralofpsychosocialconditions

Professionalism• Punctualtoscheduledtimes• Properlyattiredandgroomed• Hasapositiveattitude• Acceptsconstructivecriticism&modifiesbehavior• Usestimeandresourceseffectively• Showsinitiative&takesresponsibilityforlearning• Demonstratesappropriaterapportwithpatients(maintainsbalancebetweenpersonal&

professional)• Demonstratesappropriaterapportwithphysicians/ATstaff/ATstudents• Demonstratesappropriaterapportwithcoachesandadministrators• Abidesbyfacility’spoliciesandprocedures

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Level2FoundationalBehaviors• Demonstratespatient-centeredcare(i.e.considerspatient’svalueswhenmakingcare

decisions)• Practicesconfidentiality• Worksrespectfully&effectivelywithdiversepopulations/diverseworkenvironment(e.g.

adaptstolanguagebarriers)• PerformstasksconsistentwiththescopeofpracticeforATs(perpreceptor’sdiscretion)• Exhibitsethicaldecisionmaking• Incorporatesclinicianexpertise,patientvalues,clinicalenvironmentandavailableevidenceas

partofclinicaldecisionmaking• Demonstratesintegrity• Displaysearnestnessinbecominganathletictrainer• Recognizestheimportanceofvariousmembersofthemedicalteam(e.g.knowswhentorefer

toparticularspecialties)• Isawareoftheskillsthatanathletictrainershouldpossess

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities• AbidesbyOSHAandusessteriletechniquesforwoundcare• Independentlyimplementsfacility,practiceandgameprocedures• Understandsandperformstaping&bracingtechniques• Demonstratesappropriatecriticalthinkinganddeductivereasoningindeterminingclinical

impressionsfrominjuryevaluations• Designs&implementsappropriaterehabilitationprograms(establishinggoals,monitoring

progress,etc.)• Incorporatestherapeuticmodalitiesintotherehabilitationprogramasappropriate

(demonstratesunderstandingofindications,contraindications,etc.)• Providespatientwithappropriatefeedbackaboutprogressionoftheirinjury• Providesappropriateacutecareofemergentandmusculoskeletalconditions• Maintainsaccurate,legible,&currentrecordsofevaluationandrehabilitationusinganatomical

terminology(includingprogressnotes)• Abletoidentifyriskmanagementandinjurypreventionstrategies• Abletorecognize,interveneand/orproperlyreferpatientswithpsychosocialconditions

Professionalism• Punctualtoscheduledtimes• Properlyattiredandgroomed• Hasapositiveattitude• Acceptsconstructivecriticism&modifiesbehavior• Usestimeandresourceseffectively• Showsinitiative&takesresponsibilityforlearning• Demonstratesappropriaterapportwithpatients(maintainsbalancebetweenpersonaland

professional)• Demonstratesappropriaterapportwithphysicians/ATstaff/ATstudents• Demonstratesappropriaterapportwithcoachesandadministrators• Abidesbyfacility’spoliciesandprocedures

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LEVEL3FoundationalBehaviors• Demonstratespatient-centeredcare(i.e.considerspatient’svalueswhenmakingcare

decisions)• Practicesconfidentiality• Worksrespectfully&effectivelywithdiversepopulations/diverseworkenvironment(e.g.

adaptstolanguagebarriers)• Executesdutieswithinidentifiedscopeofpracticeforathletictrainers• Exhibitsethicaldecisionmaking• Incorporatesclinicianexpertise,patientvalues,clinicalenvironmentandavailableevidenceas

partofclinicaldecisionmaking• Demonstratesintegrity• Displaysearnestnessinbecominganathletictrainer• Recognizestheimportanceofvariousmembersofthemedicalteam&makesappropriate

referrals• Abletoarticulatetheskillsthatanathletictrainerpossesses

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities• AbidesbyOSHAandusessteriletechniquesforwoundcare• Independentlyimplementsfacility,practiceandgameprocedures• Selectsandperformstaping&bracingtechniquesappropriateforthesituation• Demonstratesappropriatecriticalthinkinganddeductivereasoningindeterminingclinical

impressionsfrominjuryevaluations• Designsandimplementsappropriatecomprehensiverehabilitationprogram(establishinggoals,

monitoringprogress,etc.)• Incorporatestherapeuticmodalitiesintotherehabilitationplanasappropriate(demonstrates

understandingofindications,contraindications,etc.)• Providespatientwithappropriatefeedbackaboutprogressionoftheirinjury• Providesappropriateacutecareofemergentandmusculoskeletalconditions• Maintainsaccurate,legible,&currentrecordsofevaluationandrehabilitationusinganatomical

terminology(includingprogressnotes)• Abletoidentifyandimplementriskmanagementandinjurypreventionstrategies• Abletorecognize,interveneand/orproperlyreferpatientswithpsychosocialconditions

Professionalism• Punctualtoscheduledtimes• Properlyattiredandgroomed• Hasapositiveattitude• Acceptsconstructivecriticism&modifiesbehavior• Usestimeandresourceseffectively• Showsinitiative&takesresponsibilityforlearning• Demonstratesappropriaterapportwithpatients(maintainsbalancebetweenpersonaland

professional)• Demonstratesappropriaterapportwithphysicians/ATstaff/ATstudents• Demonstratesappropriaterapportwithcoachesandadministrators• Abidesbyfacility’spoliciesandprocedures

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APPENDIXF:STUDENTEVALUATIONOFSITE/PRECEPTOR

ItisveryimportanttotheAthleticTrainingProgramthatwereceivefeedbackaboutyourclinicaleducationexperience.Thisinformationisusedtoevaluatetheeffectivenessofclinicalsitesandpreceptorswithinthescopeoftheprogram.Theinformationyouprovidewillbeconfidential;however,generalcommentswillbesharedtohelpthepreceptortoimprovetheirclinicalsiteandinteractionwithfutureathletictrainingstudents.

Pleasechecktheappropriateresponseineachcategoryaslistedbelow.SelectNAiftheitemdescribedisnotapplicabletotheexperience.

5–StronglyAgree4–Agree3–Neutral2–Disagree1–StronglyDisagreeTherotationprovidedmewithsignificantexposuretothefollowingdomainsofAthleticTraining:• Evidence-BasedPractice • PreventionandHealthPromotion • ClinicalExaminationandDiagnosis • AcuteCareofInjuryandIllness • TherapeuticInterventions • PsychosocialStrategiesandReferral • HealthcareAdministration • ProfessionalDevelopmentandResponsibilityPleaseanswerthefollowingquestionsregardingtherotation:• TheClinicalSiteprovidedmewithanactivestimulatinglearningenvironment• TheClinicalSiteprovidedmewithexperienceinwhichIcouldutilizemyskillsandknowledge

fromtheclassroom• TheClinicalSiteprovidedmewithopportunitieswhereIcouldintegratethespecificclinical

proficienciesforthisrotationintothedailyoperationsatthesite• Theresourcesandequipment(i.e.,texts,modalities,firstaid)attheClinicalSitewereadequate

tomeetthedemandsandexpectationsplacedonme• TheprotocolsandproceduresoftheClinicalSitewereexplainedtomeadequatelyandin

sufficienttimetoimplementthemeffectively• TheexperiencesIencounteredduringtherotationreinforcedtheinformationIlearnedinthe

classroom

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• Thepreceptor(s)practicedethicallyandlegally• Ifeltthattheindividuals(i.e.,ATCs,coaches,etc.)atthisClinicalSitetreatedmeasthoughthis

waspartofmyeducationandnotasaworkforce• Thepreceptor(s)providedmewithadequatefeedbackonmyperformance• Thepreceptor(s)providedmewithindividualizedinstructionthatwastailoredtomeetmy

personalstrengths,weaknesses,andgoalsfortherotation• ThePreceptorhasagoodbalanceinjobresponsibilitiessothatIwasadequatelyavailableto

assistwiththecompletionofthespecificclinicalproficienciesforthisrotation• Thepreceptor(s)andImaintainedeffectiveandpositivecommunicationthroughoutthe

rotation• Thelevelanddegreeofresponsibilitydelegatedtomebythepreceptor(s)wasappropriatefor

mylevelofexperienceandeducation• Thepreceptor(s)usedproperOSHAguidelinesinthemanagementofblood,bodilyfluids,and

medicalwaste

MISSION&OBJECTIVESOFNORTHPARKUNIVERSITY’SATHLETICTRAININGPROGRAMPleaseusetheratingscalebelowforthisportionoftheevaluation.ThefollowingeightobjectivesarequalitiesandattributesthatwehopetoinstillinourAthleticTrainingStudents.Weareaskingyou,asthestudent,totellushowoftenyoubelieveyouarebeingexposedtoeachoftheseeightareas.4–EvidentAtAnExemplaryLevel.Thisobjectivewasobservedattheclinicalsiteonmorethan90%ofthedaysIwaspresent.3–ConsistentlyEvident.Thisobjectivewasobservedattheclinicalsitebetween50-90%ofthedaysIwaspresent.2–SometimesEvident.Thisobjectivewasobservedattheclinicalsitebetween10-50%ofthedaysIwaspresent.1–NotEvident.Theobjectivewasobservedattheclinicalsitelessthan10%ofthedaysIwaspresent.

• On-fieldand/orclinicalevaluations • Developingormodifyingrehabilitationprograms • Operationofasportsmedicineprogramcompletewithbudgeting,policies&procedures,

andhumanresourcemanagement • Communicatingeffectivelytocoaches,parents,patients,student-athletes,andother

medicalpersonnel• Promotingprofessionalconductoftheathletictrainingprofessionincompliancewiththe

codeofethicssetforthbytheNATAandtheStateofIllinoisDepartmentofProfessionalRegulations

• Appreciationoftheimportanceofcontinuedlearningandbeabletoidentifyresourcesthatwillfacilitateadditionalscholarship

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• Conveyingastrongvaluessystemreflectedinethicalpractice,Christianprinciplesandleadership

• Articulatingandsynthesizingtheurban,intercultural,andChristianperspectivesoftheNorthParkexperience

DescribetheSTRENGTHSofClinicalsiteandpreceptorDescribetheWEAKNESSofthissiteandpreceptorANDproviderecommendationsastohowthoseweaknessescanbeimprovedDoyourecommendthatwecontinuetousethissite/preceptorasarotationforclinicaleducation?

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APPENDIXG:CONTINUINGEDUCATIONREQUIREMENTS

Topreparestudentsforprofessionalpractice,weaimtoexposestudentstoavarietyofopportunitiesforgrowth.TheseopportunitiesareofthesameveinastheContinuingEducation(CE)requirementsformaintainingtheBOCcredential.

OpportunitiesforCEwillbeaffordedviathePracticacourses,ATSAinvitedspeakersandotherappropriatecampuslectures.Oneunitwillbeofferedeachsemesterduringthepracticumtimeblock.Otherappropriatecampuslectureswillbeannounced.StudentsmayalsocountattendanceatBOCapprovedeventssuchasIATAorGLATAaspartoftherequirement.

JustasprofessionalssubmitproofofCE,studentswillberesponsibleforsubmittingproofof3unitsofcontinuingeducationbythelastclassofthesemester(priortofinalsweek).Failuretodosowillresultintheloweringoftheirpracticumgradeby5%.

Event Units

LectureCircuit/ATSASponsoredLecture 1

OtherCampusLecture PD/CECDiscretion

IATA 3

GLATA 3

OtherprofessionalpresentationsthatofferCEUs PD/CECDiscretion

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AthleticTrainingProgramAPPENDIXH:STUDENT-ATHLETECONTRACT

NorthParkUniversity’sAthleticTrainingProgramissupportiveofitsstudentswhohavechosentocontinuetheirathleticcareers.TheAthleticTrainingProgrampermitsfullparticipationbyfreshmanstudent-athletes.However,allupperclassmenenrolledintheAthleticTrainingProgrammustbeincompliancewiththeagreementbelowinordertocontinuetheirathleticparticipation.Incertaincircumstances,anathletemaychoosetoforfeittheirathleticeligibilityintheinterestofsecuringaspecificclinicalplacement.Atsuchatime,thestudent-athletewillsigntheStudent-AthleteAcknowledgementofForfeitureofAthleticEligibility.

I,___________________________,asanathleteatNorthParkUniversityandan(PrintStudentAthleteName)upperclassmanintheNorthParkUniversityAthleticTrainingProgram,herebyagreetoupholdthefollowingcontractualagreementduringmytenureasastudent-athleteandastudentenrolledintheAthleticTrainingProgram.1. Iwillparticipateasanathleteforonlyonesportseasonperacademicyear.Ihavetheoption

tochoosewhichsportand/orseasoninwhichIwillparticipate.IwillsubmitthiscontractwiththeappropriatesignaturesandinformationtotheAthleticTrainingClinicalEducationCoordinatorfortheupcomingacademicyearaspartofmyapplicationforclinicalplacement.

2. IunderstandthatIamexpectedtospend15-25hoursperweekundertheguidanceofmypreceptoratmyassignedclinicalrotation.Thesehoursmayvarydependingontheplacement.

3. Academics,includingclinicaleducation,willbemyfirstpriorityduringtheoff-season.Anyoff-seasonconditioningorotherresponsibilitiesthatarerequiredbythecoachwillbesecondarytomyAthleticTrainingrequirements.

4. IunderstandthatImaynotacquireclinicalhoursduringmydesignatedsportsseason.5. IacknowledgethatshouldIapplyforanoff-siteclinicalplacementthatwouldinterferewithmy

designatedsportsseasoninsomeway,IampreparedtosigntheStudent-AthleteAcknowledgementofForfeitureofAthleticEligibility.

MysignaturebelowindicatesthatIhavereadandunderstandtheinformationaboveandIagreetoabidebythesepolicies.Failuretodosowillresultindisciplinaryactionandpossibledismissalfromtheathletictrainingprogram.

_______________________________ ________________________________

Student-AthleteSignature SportandSeason(e.g.fall,winter,spring)

____________________________ _________________________________

ClinicalEducationCoordinatorSignature DateofSignature

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APPENDIXI:OVERVIEWOFREQUIREDPAPERWORK

ProgramApplicationRequirements¨ CompletedApplicationform¨ Verificationbyanappropriatehealthcareproviderthatthestudentisingoodhealthand

hashadnecessaryimmunizations.¨ NegativePPDTuberculinSkinTest(TST)orQuantiferonGoldTBtestorTspotblood

testwithinthelastyear.IfpositivestudentshouldfollowupwiththeirPCPforappropriatetreatmentandsubmitaradiologicalreportofachestx-ray.

¨ ImmunitytoMeasles,Rubella&Mumpsasevidencedby2MMRvaccinesorimmunitytiter.

¨ Varicellavaccineortiter¨ HepatitisBvaccinationordeclinationwaiver¨ TetanusvaccinationintheformofaTdaporTdboosteradministeredwithinthe

past10years.¨ SuccessfulcompletionofthefollowingcoursestakenatNPUwithaGPAof2.5orbetterand

a2.67(B-)orbetterinEXS1610:¨ EXS1000:PersonalHealth¨ EXS1600:FirstAidandCPR¨ EXS1610:IntroductiontoAthleticTraining¨ BIOL1250:IntroductiontoHumanAnatomy

¨ Verificationthatstudentcanmeettechnicalstandards.¨ Twolettersofrecommendation¨ ApassingscoreontheATPentranceexamination¨ Thecompletionof50observationhoursinaNPUathletictrainingfacility¨ Acompletedclinicalproficiencieslist¨ NPUtranscriptshowinganoverallGPAof2.5orbetter¨ Formalinterviewwithselectioncommittee

PriortoClinicalEducationPlacement¨ PurchaseA-TrackSubscription&CompleteRequiredForms(Beingastudentmemberofthe

NATAgrantsyoufreeaccesstoA-Track.NATAmembershipisapproximately$75annually.)¨ GolfCartSafetyPolicy¨ Student-AthleteContract(ifapplicable)¨ OSHA/CommunicableDiseasePolicy¨ HealthHistoryUpdate

¨ PurchaseMedicalDocumentManagerthroughCastleBranch(One-timefeeof$35)&uploadrequireddocuments:

¨ ImmunizationRecord¨ PhysicalExamandapplicableHealthHistoryUpdates

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¨ ProfessionalRescuerCPRCertification(completedon-campusduringthefirstweekoffallclasses)

¨ ReleaseofInformationForm¨ TechnicalStandardsA¨ ConfidentialityStatement¨ OSHA/CommunicableDiseaseForm¨ VertificationofUnderstandingForm¨ CAATEWaiver¨ HealthInsuranceCoverage

DuringClinicalEducationPlacementThefollowingarefoundonA-Track.

ReviewontheFirstDay¨ GoalsforPlacement¨ ClinicalEducationGuidelines¨ ClinicalEducationSchedule¨ EAP/Locations¨ BloodbornePathogenPolicy/Location¨ Post-ExposureProtocol/Location

ThroughoutPlacement¨ HourLog¨ Doctor’sOffice/HospitalObservationReflection(asapplicable)¨ RequestforAdditionalClinicalExperienceHours(asapplicable)

MiddleofPlacement¨ StudentEvaluationofSelf–Midpoint¨ PreceptorEvaluationofStudent–Midpoint(Thisneedstobecompletedbyyourpreceptor.)

EndofPlacement¨ StudentEvaluationofSelf–Endpoint¨ StudentEvaluationofClinicalSite/Preceptor(s)¨ EndofRotationReflection¨ PreceptorEvaluationofStudent–Endpoint(Thisneedstobecompletedbyyourpreceptor.)

PriortoOff-campusClinicalEducationPlacement*¨ Backgroundcheck(~$45throughCastleBranch)

*Pleasenotethatindividualoff-campussitesmayhaveadditionalrequirements.

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APPENDIXJ:PROGRAMINCIDENT/INFRACTIONREPORTStudent:

Preceptor/Faculty Member:

Facility:

Date of Incident/Infraction:

Description of Incident/Infraction:

I, the undersigned, understand that my signature below is an acknowledgement of the report and NOT necessarily agreement with its contents.

Athletic Training Student Signature: ____________________________ Date: ________

ATP Personnel Signature: _____________________________ Date: _______ Role at time of Incident: _______________________

Reviewed by: ___________________ Title: ______________________ Comments:

Reviewer’s Signature: ________________________________ Date: ______

Athletic Training

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Program Incident/Infraction Follow-up Report

Program’s Response:

Additional Follow-up:

Program Personnel Signature:_____________________________ Date: _______

Athletic Training