COLLEGE of HEALTH SCIENCES
Athletic Training | M.S. Department of Athletic Training /Koehler Fieldhouse 570-422-3231...................................................... www.esu.edu/athletictraining
Faculty Graduate Coordinator: Gerard Rozea, Ph.D., ATC grozea@po-box.esu.edu Professor: John M. Hauth, Ed.D., ATC, chair jhauth@po-box.esu.edu Associate Professors: Mertice M. Shane, M.A., M.A.Ed, ATC mshane@po-box.esu.edu Assistant Professors: Scott Dietrich, Ed.D., ATC sdietrich@po-box.esu.edu Kelly Harrison, M.S., ATC kharrison@po-box.esu.edu Matthew R. Miltenberger, M.S., ATC mmiltenberger@po-box.esu.edu Keith A. Vanic, Ph.D., ATC kvanic@po-box.esu.edu
Master of Science (M.S.) in Athletic Training (Advanced Clinical Practice) 35 credits
Purpose of degree: The Advanced Clinical Practice Master of Science degree in Athletic Training is intended for individuals who are certified as athletic trainers by the Board of Certification (BOC) or individuals that have met eligibility requirements to challenge the BOC certification examination. A primary purpose is to enhance the quality of healthcare services for the physically active through the post-professional preparation of advanced practice clinicians. Graduates of this program will be ideal candidates for leadership in clinical service, research, education, and administration.
National accreditation(s) of the program: The Master of Science in Athletic Training will pursue accreditation through the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Post-Professional Education Review Committee.
Outcome expectations of students and degree completion: Students enrolled in the Master of Science in Athletic Training: Advanced Clinical Practice Graduate Program will: • demonstrate through examinations, on-campus laboratories and clinical evaluations advanced knowledge and understanding of the learning objectives for each course. Advanced knowledge and clinical proficiency in clinical anatomy, therapeutic agents, manual therapies, orthopedic practices and physician extender competencies is required • demonstrate mastery and clinical proficiency of advanced skills in the affiliated clinical sites (advanced clinical practicums) with the support of qualified clinical preceptors • demonstrate knowledge and advanced clinical skills that will position them for career advancement and/ or acceptance into graduate and/or professional degree programs
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• demonstrate the ability to design, construct and assess the results of meaningful, evidence-based research • demonstrate an understanding of the central issues and current evidence-based research in the field and effectively communicate this knowledge in both written and oral projects • demonstrate appropriate professional and ethical behavior in relation to the NATA Code of Ethics, BOC Standards of Professional Practice and state regulations and statutes
Mission statement of the department: The mission of the Advanced Clinical Practice model is to enable Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC) to improve their clinical knowledge and skills through a specific program of advanced clinical practice and scholarship. A primary objective of this program is to prepare the student for employment requiring advanced knowledge and skills, and to make the student a potential candidate for specialty certifications through the National Athletic Trainers’ Association and other health, orthopedic, and fitnessrelated associations.
Special Resources/Conditions: The didactic aspects of this program have been designed to be delivered using a variety of innovative and traditional pedagogical methodologies. Students must be capable of learning in a web-based and hybrid (blended) classroom environment. Students must have access to a computer that meets the technological demands for web-based learning. Students enrolled in this program will work closely with a clinical preceptor who will assist the student in their efforts to integrate theory into practice. Students in the regional cohort must have reliable transportation and be able to meet the demands of traveling to Advanced Clinical Practice sites.
Program of Study Undergraduate prerequisites required: Candidates for the MS in Athletic Training must be a graduate of a CAATE-accredited Entry-Level Athletic Training Education Program (Bachelor’s or Master’s Entry-Level) and be BOC-eligible. Typical time to finish: 13 months Required plan of study: SUMMER I.................................................................................... 6 credits ATEP 570 Introduction to Research ATEP 510 Clinically Oriented Anatomy FALL SEMESTER........................................................................ 11 credits ATEP 513 Evaluation Techniques ATEP 522 Imaging in Sports & Industrial Medicine ATEP 544 Current Athletic Injury Prevention and Management