Colorado State University – Pueblo
AT 101 – Introduction to Athletic Training
Fall 2016
Roger Clark, PhD, ATC Phone: 719-549-2530
Office: PE 264 (HPER/Massari) e-mail:
Office Hours: M 1:00-2:00 pm
WF 10:00-11:00 am
TTH 2:00-3:00 pm
Or by appointment
Course: Day/Time/Location: TTH 8:00 – 8:55 amPE 240
Course Description:
Introduction to the profession and overview of the fundamentals of athletic training. (2 hrs.)
Course Goals:
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to demonstrate:
- Understanding of the athletic training profession, including employment settings and certification requirements
- Skill in accessing information related to athletic training, including national and state requirements, and continuing education requirements
- Understanding of the CSU-Pueblo ATProgram application requirements and course progression
- Basic Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) principles (e.g., topic search, annotated bibliography, PICO, Clinical Reasoning, Treatment-Based Classifications, Disability Indices)
Course Objectives:
Successful completion of this course is dependent upon each student meeting the following
Objectives:
- Demonstrate ability to create a clinical question regarding an athletic injury
- Access BOC, CAATE, NATA and other web pages for information related to athletic training certification, education and membership
- Describe the five domains of Athletic Training
- Formulate a degree progress plan as if you were accepted into the AT Program
- Discuss the ethical standards and legal implications associated with the athletic training profession
Evaluation Points
Guest Speaker Reflection 50
Performance Domain Assignment 50
Quizzes (10 points) 50
Midterm Exam 100
Final Exam200
Total Points 450
Grading Scale:
A = 90% - 100%
B = 80% - 89%
C= 70% - 79%
D= 60% - 69.9%
F = below 60%
**Athletic Training Students must earn no less than a “B” inorder to make application to the clinical and upper division coursework. Earning less than a “B” in this course will require that the course be repeated in its entirety.**
Attendance and Participation (No points awarded)
Your attendance will directly impact your grade in this course. Class lectures/discussions) make up the structure of this course and thus require your participation in class in order to be successful. As an athletic training student at CSU-Pueblo, you are expected to attend all of your classes.
Cell Phones:
No personal cell phone use during class will be tolerated. The use of cell phones is not allowed during class or exams. The only exception is when the use is related to class activities, as indicated by the instructor. Outside of this exception, cell phones should be turned off, or set on silent. If you forget to turn off your cell phone and it rings during class please turn it off immediately. Failure to observe this rule is considered poor class participation and may have an impact on your grade. Students may be asked to leave class for failing to observe this policy, in which case the event will be documented as an absence. Students found to be using a cell phone during an exam will receive a “0” on the exam. If an emergency situation requires you to have your phone on during class, please notify the instructor at the beginning of class. It will be up to the instructor whether the reason is acceptable. In this situation, the cell phone should be muted, and when using it you should step out of the classroom discretely.
ADA Syllabus Statement
This University abides by the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which stipulates that no student shall be denied the benefits of an education "solely by reason of a handicap." If you have a documented disability that may impact your work in this class and for which you may require accommodations, please see the Disability Resource Coordinator as soon as possible to arrange accommodations. In order to receive accommodations, you must be registered with and provide documentation of your disability to: the Disability Resource Office, which is located in the Library and Academic Resources Center, Suite 169.
Inclusive Institution Statement:
“Colorado State University – Pueblo is an inclusive institution. The Department of Exercise Science, Health Promotion and Recreation promotes civility and interpersonal respect and has zero tolerance for racism, discrimination, and/or harassment of any kind. Please see the student code of conduct for further information on what behaviors will not be tolerated.”
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:
Academic Dishonesty will not be tolerated in any form. All cases of dishonesty, cheating, and/or plagiarism will be recorded, kept in your file and may be reported to the Director of Student Judicial Affairs and will result in academic consequences which could include failure of the course and/or academic probation and/or suspension.
AT 101
Spring 2016
August
23Introduction
25History of the NATA (PD-1, -2)
30NATA Structure and Function
September
1“
6BOC and Certification Exam (HA-13; PD-2,-3,-5, -7)
8Guest Speaker: Bobby Gaisford, MS, ATC
Olympic Training Center
Athletic Trainer
13Guest Speaker: Sheri Lampin, M.Ed, ATC
U.S. Air Force Academy
Athletic Trainer: Cross Country/Track & Field
15Guest Speaker: Melissa Marquez
Graduation Evaluator
Office of the Registrar
“DARS”
Performance Domains (AC-1; HA-18)
20Performance Domains
22Sports Medicine (HA-1;AC-2; PD-2, PD -8)
27State Regulation (HA-13, 17; PD-4, 5)
29Guest Speaker: Randy Lininger, MS, ATC
Medical Assistant for Orthopedic Surgeon
South High School Athletic Trainer
(Performance Domain Assignment Due)
October
4Guest Speaker: Amber Fear, ATC PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant
Parkview Hospital
Canon City High School
CSU-Pueblo Athletic Training Program/AT Degree Program
6Review for Midterm
11Midterm Exam
13Work Settings (PD-8)
18“
20CAATE
25Guest Speaker: Betsy Dekens
Associate Professor of Library Sciences
Evidence Based Literature Search/PICO
27Evidence-Based Practice (EBP-1, -2)
November
1“
3“
8Formulating a Clinical Question (EBP-6)
10“
15Levels of Research
17Literature Search (EBP-7)
22Thanksgiving Break
24Thanksgiving Break
29Medical Record (HA-9)
December
1HIPAA (HA-10)
6Final Exam (Tuesday)8:00-8:50 am
***Class schedule is subject to change as instructor deems necessary
Athletic Training Competencies Covered in AT 101
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)Knowledge and Skills
EBP-1. / Define evidence-based practice as it relates to athletic training clinical practice.
EBP-2. / Explain the role of evidence in the clinical decision making process.
EBP-4 / Describe a systematic approach (eg, five step approach) to create and answer a clinical question through review and application of existing research.
EBP-5 / Develop a relevant clinical question using a pre-defined question format (eg, PICO = Patients, Intervention, Comparison, Outcomes; PIO = Patients, Intervention, Outcomes).
EBP-6 / Describe and contrast research and literature resources including databases and online critical appraisal libraries that can be used for conducting clinically-relevant searches.
EBP-7 / Conduct a literature search using a clinical question relevant to athletic training practice using search techniques (eg, Boolean search, Medical Subject Headings) and resources appropriate for a specific clinical question.
Acute Care of Injuries and Illnesses (AC)
Knowledge and Skills
AC-1 / Explain the legal, moral, and ethical parameters that define the athletic trainer’s scope of acute and emergency care.
AC-2 / Differentiate the roles and responsibilities of the athletic trainer from other pre-hospital care and hospital-based providers, including emergency medical technicians/ paramedics, nurses, physician assistants, and physicians.
Healthcare Administration (HA)
Knowledge and Skills
HA-1. / Describe the role of the athletic trainer and the delivery of athletic training services within the context of the broader healthcare system.
HA-9 / Identify the components that comprise a comprehensive medical record.
HA-10 / Identify and explain the statutes that regulate the privacy and security of medical records.
HA-13. / Define state and federal statutes that regulate employment practices.
HA-17. / Identify key regulatory agencies that impact healthcare facilities, and describe their function in the regulation and overall delivery of healthcare.
HA-18. / Describe the basic legal principles that apply to an athletic trainer's responsibilities.
Professional Development and Responsibility (PD)
Knowledge and Skills
PD-1. / Summarize the athletic training profession's history and development and how current athletic training practice has been influence by its past.
PD-2. / Describe the role and function of the National Athletic Trainers' Association and its influence on the profession.
PD-3. / Describe the role and function of the Board of Certification, the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education, and state regulatory boards.
PD-4. / Explain the role and function of state athletic training practice acts and registration, licensure, and certification agencies including (1) basic legislative processes for the implementation of practice acts, (2) rationale for state regulations that govern the practice of athletic training, and (3) consequences of violating federal and state regulatory acts.
PD-5. / Access, analyze, and differentiate between the essential documents of the national governing, credentialing and regulatory bodies, including, but not limited to, the NATA Athletic Training Educational Competencies, the BOC Standards of Professional Practice, the NATA Code of Ethics, and the BOC Role Delineation Study/Practice Analysis.
PD-6. / Explain the process of obtaining and maintaining necessary local, state, and national credentials for the practice of athletic training.
PD-7. / Perform a self-assessment of professional competence and create a professional development plan to maintain necessary credentials and promote life-long learning strategies.
PD-8. / Differentiate among the preparation, scopes of practice, and roles and responsibilities of healthcare providers and other professionals with whom athletic trainers interact.