Clinical Experiences

 

Each student will complete a minimum of 900 hrs of clinical Athletic Training experience.  Level I observation hours will not count toward the clinical hours required for graduation.

Level II Athletic Training Student
A.  This level is for the athletic training student who has some experience in athletic training.

B. The criteria for entering this level are the successful completion of level I and admittance into the professional phase of the ATEP.

C. The criteria for completion of Level II is:

Level II - Second year- Falls under course AT 101, AT 102 ( FALL/SPRING)
Two 8-week university sports rotation per semester.
  1. Must complete rotation with intercollegiate sport teams. (i.e.) Football, Track and Field, Volleyball, etc.
  2. Assigned morning treatment rotations. (minimum 4 hours/week)
  3. Will, under direct supervision, assist Certified Athletic Trainers with practices and events during scheduled hours.
  4. Completion of Level II will allow student to travel in and outside of Conference events. The absence of an ATC in any situation limits the role of an ATS to that of a first responder. Hours documented as a first responder will be counted in a separate category on a log sheet. These hours are voluntary and will not be counted as part of your clinical hours.
  5. Requirements for AT 101 – 140- 200 clinical hours. Must complete Level II, section 1proficiencies located in the CMU Athletic Training Education Program Policies and Procedures Manual.
  6. Requirements for AT 102 – Must complete Level II, section 2 proficiencies located in the CMU Athletic Training Education Program Policies and Procedures Manual.
  7. Pass CD ROM exams (one each semester).
  8. Complete an 8 week PBL Group case study (one each semester)


Level III Athletic Training Student
A. This level is for the upper level athletic training students who are near completion of all their on-campus clinical rotations.

B. The criteria for entering this level is the successful completion of all level I and II criteria.

C. The criteria to complete a level III status is:

Level III - Third year- Falls under course AT 201, AT 202 ( FALL/ SPRING) Two - 8 week college sports rotation per semester
  1. Must complete rotation with intercollegiate sport teams. Must include football plus 2 team experiences dealing with lower extremity injuries and two team experiences dealing with upper extremity injuries (i.e.) M&W Basketball, M&W Soccer, Softball, Baseball.
  2. Assigned morning treatment rotation. (minimum 4 hours/week)
  3. Will assist Head/Assistant Athletic Trainer with practices and events during scheduled hours..
  4. Completion of Level II will allow student to travel in and outside of Conference events. The absence of an ATC in any situation limits the role of an ATS to that of a first responder. Hours documented as a first responder will be counted in a separate category on a log sheet. These hours are voluntary and will not be counted as part of your clinical hours.
  5. Requirements for AT 201 -168-240 clinical hours. Must complete Level III, section 1 proficiencies located in the CMU Athletic Training Education Program Policies and Procedures Manual.
  6. Requirements for AT 202 – 280-400 clinical hours. Must complete Level III, section 2 proficiencies located in the CMU Athletic Training Education Program Policies and Procedures Manual.
  7. Pass CD ROM (one each semester).


Level IV Athletic Training Student
A. This level is for the ATS who are in their final preparation of undergraduate course work and are preparing themselves for their final two semesters.

B. The criteria for entering this level is the successful completion of levels I, II, and III

C. The criteria to complete a Level IV status is:

Level IV - Fourth year- Falls under course AT 301,AT 302 (FALL/SPRING)

High School rotation ( 106-150 clinical hours), Rehabilitation ( 70 clinical hours), and general medical (15 clinical hours) rotations.
  1. Requirements for AT 301 - Must complete Level IV, section 1 proficiencies located in the CMU Athletic Training Education Program Policies and Procedures Manual. High school rotation.
  2. Requirements for AT 302 – Must complete Level IV, section 2 proficiencies located in the CMU Athletic Training Education Program Policies and Procedures Manual . Rehab and general medical rotations.
  3. Requirements for AT 368 – 15 hours observing at a general medical setting.
  4. Pass CD ROM tests (fall semester).
  5. Complete ACES Preparatory Workshop (spring semester)


Retention Policy-Program Levels II, III, IV.
Each student will be evaluated at the end of each semester based on a point system. The student must receive a 2.5 on a scale of 4. If satisfactory progress is being made with each program level, the student will be allowed to move on to the next semester or level. Students who fail to make such progress will be placed on probation for one semester. If the deficiencies are not remedied than the student will be dropped from the program.

 
Clinical:
The clinical instructors will assess student's performance each semester. If the student fails to progress with the requirements of his/her level, then a one semester, probation may be given. If not satisfied in the allotted time, then the student may be dismissed from the program.


 
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