Winona State University Athletic Training Handbook 2004

Mission Statements

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College of Nursing and Health Sciences

The College of Nursing and Health Sciences creates an educational environment that fosters lifelong wellness in the individual, the university, the community and global society. The college promotes health awareness in the WSU community, and specifically guides college students interested in health-related professions through scholarly activity and clinical opportunities. Our mission is to graduate caring, ethical, competent and progressive professionals who are sensitive to diversity and prepared to meet client needs in primary, secondary and tertiary health organizations.

Department of Health, Exercise, and Rehabilitative Sciences

The Department of Health, Exercise, and Rehabilitative Sciences at Winona State University is committed to preparing competent, entry level exercise physiologists, health educators and athletic trainers who can serve the needs of Minnesota and the global community. In order to fill this fundamental mission, the faculty will provide instruction in health education pedagogy, basic, and clinical sciences as well as facilitate the professional development of the students though sound instruction scholarly activity, and demonstrated service.

Athletic Training Education Program

The Athletic Training Program at Winona State University is committed to providing a diverse and comprehensive academic and clinical education to our athletic training students, as well as providing quality athletic training services for WSU athletes.

Athletic Training Program Objectives

(The Athletic Training Education Program at WSU is an outcome based experience. Students are

required to meet specific outcomes throughout the program to progress to the next level. All times

given are provided as a guide for student expectations and to facilitate time management.)

Integrated Education Plan

Academic Objectives

• Follow all JRC-AT and CAAHEP guidelines.
• Utilize current research and textbooks from the field of athletic training in the classroom.
• Promote professionalism, professional organizations and attendance at professional conferences, and workshops.
• Provide laboratory experiences that enhance critical thinking, problem solving, and clinical skill acquisition.
• Utilize technology in the classroom. Provide educational experiences with Orthopedic Physicians, Physical Therapists, Paramedics, Nurses, Dentists, Ophthalmologists, Chiropractors, Dermatologists, Internal Medicine, Physicians and other medical professionals.
  

Clinical Education Objectives

• Students will participate in a ONE year (minimum) Pre-Professional /Pre-admission Program and a minimum TWO calendar year Clinical Education/ Field Work experience (Junior and Senior year) after application and acceptance to the program.
• Provide each athletic training student with adequate clinical practice experiences to refine and gain confidence in interpersonal communication skills, training room organization and administration, modality set-up and prescription, clinical evaluation skills, emergency skills, advanced taping procedures, equipment fitting, rehabilitation programming and implementation.
• Provide clinical education opportunities with a variety of approved clinical instructors.
• Provide each student with a variety of clinical experiences with upper extremity sports, lower extremity sports, equipment intensive sports, and general medical conditions.
• Provide each student several clinical practice settings. (university, high school and Sports medicine clinic)Each student will obtain approximately 15-20 hours of clinical education and field experiences each week under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer. Clinical education experiences will be scheduled and approved by the Program Director and will be in traditional and clinical settings.
• Each student will complete HERS 362 Practicum Clinical Proficiencies each semester for a total of five semesters.
  

WSU Athletic Training Service Objectives

• Follow NCAA and NATA guidelines and objectives.
• Provide a Certified Athletic Trainer ON-SITE for WSU athletic practices and events, as possible.
• Provide health care services for WSU student athletes.
• Promote communication and education about injuries and athletic training between ATC’s and student athletes, coaches, and administrators.
• Coordinate medical referrals and physician services for WSU athletes.
• Ensure safe playing environments, safe participation, and prevent athletic injuries and illnesses.
• Provide emergency and acute care to WSU athletes.
• Provide injury evaluation and treatment for non-acute and chronic athletic injuries of WSU athletes.
• Communicate and follow orders of attending physicians and Physical Therapists.
• Supervise athlete rehabilitation programs and safe return to activity.
• Counsel and refer (when appropriate) student athletes to appropriate medical professionals.
  

Athletic Training Student Objectives

(Performed under the direct supervision of an ATC/R)

[Specific academic planning information]

Freshman

• Participate in Pre-Professional Program.
• Complete 35-100 hours of observation in the WSU Athletic Training Room as assigned by the Program Director.
• Enroll in HERS 191, and BIO 211 and 212. Grades of "B" or better are preferred for program application. Grades below "C" must be retaken prior to program application.
• Establish a GPA above 2.75 and demonstrate appropriate academic progress at WSU.
• Obtain First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of athletic training room policies and procedures.
• Acquire knowledge of: mechanism of injury, signs and symptoms, basic treatment and rehabilitation of common athletic injuries.

• Completion of Freshman Level Clinical Education Proficiencies
  

Pre-Admission Process

Students are eligible if:

• Completed 32 semester hours with a minimum of a 2.75 overall GPA,
• Successfully meet the requirements for BIO 211 and 211,
• Successfully completed clinical education requirements/logs/competencies.
  

Sophomores [specific program admission information]

• Participate in Pre-Admission program and APPLY to the two and 1/2 year clinical education/field work program at the end of FALL semester.
• Complete Sophomore Clinical Education Proficiencies.
• Complete Medical Physical and TB test.
• Begin Hepatitis B Vaccinations Fall semester and provide Program Director with documentation.
• Maintain Basic First Aid and CPR certification.
• Enroll in HERS 291 and HERS 314 fall semester (pre-requisites AT sequence).
• Enroll in HERS 392, HERS 340 spring semester.
• Obtain First Responder Certification (HERS 345) spring semester.
• Maintain professional conduct and dress.
• Apply information learned in major courses.
• Acquire intermediate taping, wrapping, and padding skills.
• Understand modality set-up and administration.
• Perform daily operational duties of the training room.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of training room policies and procedures.

• Acquire knowledge of mechanism of injury, signs and symptoms, basic treatment, and rehabilitation of common athletic injuries.
• Assist student athletes with crutch fitting and gait as well as equipment fitting.
• Acquire clinical education/fieldwork experiences. Progress appropriately for a student with similar background and experience.
  

Juniors

• Acquisition of Freshman and Sophomore level objectives and proficiencies.
• Perform emergency first aid as necessary with current First Responder/First Aid/CPR certifications.
• Enroll HERS 391, 393, and 494.
• Enroll in HERS 362 Practicum each semester and complete Junior Level Clinical Education Proficiencies.
• Perform clinical evaluations of injured athletes and determine an assessment and treatment plan.
• Author and monitor basic rehabilitation plans.
• Practice good record keeping and organization.
• Participate in Pre-Season screenings, game coverage and pre and post-season activities.
• Mentor Pre-professional students.
• Participate in external educational opportunities. (MATA, GLATA, NATA and local events)
• Become an NATA student member.
• Acquire and record clinical education and field work experiences. Progress appropriately for a student with similar background and experience.
• Successfully complete Assessment Day testing.

Seniors

• Acquisition of junior objectives.
• Enroll HERS 491, 492, 495 and complete 128 credits for graduation.
• Refine clinical evaluation skills.
• Author, implement, and supervise comprehensive rehabilitation programs for injured athletes.
• Refine communication skills with athletes, peers, coaches, and supervising ATC/R's.
• View at least one surgery each semester.
• Present athlete cases to team physician throughout the year.
• Acquire and record clinical education and fieldwork experience.
• Secure NATABOC Exam Date, complete all necessary paperwork, and meet with the Program Director.
• Apply for graduation with the registrar’s office BEFORE your last Semester!
• Refine Cover Letter and Resume. Secure letters of recommendation. Make an appointment with Career Planning and Placement / Gildemiester 110/ phone# 5340.
• Mid-year take GRE’s if interested in graduate school. Applications for graduate assistantships may be due in January or February.
• Successfully complete Assessment Day testing.