Medical Education Model
Using a medically-based education model, athletic training students learn to provide comprehensive patient care in five domains of clinical practice:
- Injury and Illness Prevention and Wellness Promotion
- Examination, Assessment and Diagnosis
- Immediate and Emergency Care
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Healthcare Administration and Professional Responsibility
MAT Course Sequence
Year 1
Summer I (10 Credits)
| Course Title | Time | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AT-541: Gross Human Anatomy | 8-week | 3 |
| AT-551: Clinical Kinesiology | 6-week 1 | 2 |
| AT-601: Foundations of Athletic Training | 6-week 1 | 1 |
| AT-602: Foundational Skills in Athletic Training | 6-week 2 | 1 |
| AT-620: Eval/Manage of Acute/Emergent Conditions | 6-week 2 | 3 |
Fall I (14 Credits)
| Course Title | Time | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AT-651: Clinical Biomechanics | 7-week 1 | 2 |
| AT-705: Therapeutic Interventions I | 7-week 1 | 2 |
| AT-700: Evidence Based Practice I | 14-week | 2 |
| AT-760: Clinical Education I | 14-week | 2 |
| AT-610: Psychosocial Aspects of Injury and Healing | 7-week 2 | 2 |
| AT-710: Eval/Manage Lower Extremity Injuries | 7-week 2 | 4 |
Spring I (15 Credits)
| Course Title | Time | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AT-706: Therapeutic Interventions II | 7-week 1 | 2 |
| AT-720: Eval/Manage of Head, Neck, and Spine injuries | 7-week 1 | 4 |
| AT-701: Evidence Based Practice II | 14-week | 2 |
| AT-761: Clinical Education II | 14-week | 2 |
| AT-630: Movement Dysfunction | 7-week 2 | 1 |
| AT-730: Eval/Manage of Upper Extremity Injuries | 7-week 2 | 4 |
Year 2
Summer II (5-7 Credits)
| Course Title | Time | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AT-740: Evaluation & Management of Systemic Conditions | 6-week 1 | 4 |
| AT 797: Internship | 10-week | 1-3 |
Fall II (11 Credits)
| Course Title | Time | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AT-561: Health Promotion Through the Life Span | 7-week 1 | 3 |
| AT-762: Clinical Education III | 7-week 1 | 2 |
| AT 750: AT Administration | 14-week | 3 |
| AT-789: AT Research Seminar | 14-week | 1 |
| AT-763: Clinical Education IV | 7-week 2 | 2 |
Spring II (9 Credits)
| Course Title | Time | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AT-764: Clinical Education V (Immersive experience) | 14-week | 6 |
| AT-790: Capstone | 14-week | 3 |
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