ATRG 3301 Practicum III in Athletic Training

This laboratory course allows students to practice skills learned in their didactic courses both in the lab and under a preceptor's supervision. Students must complete 150 clinical hours and assigned proficiencies. Proof of current PPD and CPR/AED certification and signed clinical agreement are required no later than 7 days after the first day of classes.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

ATRG 2221.

Typically Offered

Demorest Campus: fall

Student Learning Outcomes

Code:	Learning Outcomes:	How students will practice each outcome:	How student achievement of each outcome is assessed:
PHP-14	Students will assess weight loss and hydration status using weight charts, urine color charts, or specific gravity measurements to determine an individual’s ability to participate in physical activity in a hot, humid environment.	Labs Lecture/Discussion Clinical experiences Peer-checks	Skills testing Written exams Preceptor evaluation
AC-1 AC-2	Students will define the legal, moral, and ethical parameters that define the athletic trainer’s scope of acute and emergency care and differentiate their role, responsibilities, preparation, and scope of practice from other pre-hospital care and hospital-based providers within the context of the broader healthcare system	In-class activities Lecture/Discussion Clinical Experiences	Preceptor evaluation Written exams
AC-4	Students will describe and perform scene, primary, and secondary surveys, including assessment of vital signs and level of consciousness, activation of emergency action plan, and a medical history appropriate for the patient’s ability to respond.	Lab Clinical experiences Peer-checks	Written exams Preceptor evaluation Skills testing
AC-31 AC-32	Students will determine when a metered-dose inhaler is warranted based on a patient's condition and instruct/assist a patient in its use or that of a nebulizer in the presence of asthma-related bronchospasm.	Lab Lecture/Discussion Clinical experiences Peer-checks	Written exams Preceptor evaluation Skills testing
PHP-7	Students will explain and practice disinfectant procedures to prevent the spread of infectious diseases and to comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other federal regulations.	Lab Clinical experiences Peer-checks	Written exams Skills test
AC-8	Students will explain the indications, guidelines, proper techniques, and necessary supplies for removing equipment and clothing in order to access the airway, evaluate and/or stabilize an athlete’s injured body part and demonstrate those skills.	Lab Clinical Experiences Peer-checks	Skills test Written exams
PHP-11	Students will explain the principles of the body’s thermoregulatory mechanisms as they relate to heat gain and heat loss, acclimation and conditioning, fluid and electrolyte replacement requirements, proper practice and competition attire, hydration, and environmental assessment.	Lecture/Discussion Lab Clinical experiences Peer-checks	Written exams Preceptor evaluation Skills testing
AC-19 AC-20 AC-21 AC-22	Students will explain the proper procedures and rationale for managing external hemorrhage (e.g., direct pressure, pressure points, tourniquets) and demonstrate procedures to manage it using aseptic or sterile techniques, approved sanitation methods, and universal precautions used in the cleaning, closure, and dressing of wounds.	Lab Peer-checks Lecture/Discussion	Skills test Preceptor evaluation Written exams
AC-28 AC-29	Students will explain the role of core body temperature as part of a differential diagnosis and its use during treatment (CWI) for exertional heat stroke and practice validated methods for obtaining accurate measurements in real-time.	Lecture/Discussion Lab Clinical experiences Peer-checks	Written exams Preceptor evaluation Skills testing
AC-36d AC-36m	Students will identify the signs, symptoms, interventions, and when appropriate, the return-to-participation criteria for:  sudden cardiac arrest, environmental illnesses, exertional sickling, rhabdomyolysis, internal bleeding, diabetic emergencies, asthma, anaphylaxis, local allergic reactions, epilepsy and other seizure disorders, shock, and toxic drug overdoses.	Lecture/Discussion Lab Clinical experiences Peer-checks	Written exams Preceptor evaluation Skills testing
PHP-13	Students will obtain and interpret environmental data (web bulb globe temperature [WBGT], sling psychrometer, lightning detection devices) to make clinical decisions regarding the scheduling, type, and duration of physical activity.	Lab Clinical experiences Peer-checks	Written exams Preceptor evaluation Skills testing
AC-35	Students will recognize when auto-injectable epinephrine is necessary based on the patient's condition and demonstrate its use (epi-pen).	Lecture/Discussion Lab Clinical experiences Peer-checks	Written exams Preceptor evaluation Skills testing
AC-10 AC-12 AC-13 AC-14 AC-15 AC-9	Students will recognize when rescue breathing, CPR, AED, adjunct airways, and/or oxygen use is indicated and apply those skills according to current accepted practice protocols.	Lab Peer-checks	Skills test Written exams
AC-11 AC-16 AC-17 AC-18	Students will recognize when suction or supplemental oxygen for airway maintenance use is indicated and apply those skills according to current accepted practice protocols, including pulse oximeter reading to guide treatment.	Lab Peer-checks	Skills test Written exams
AC-23 AC-37	Students will select and apply appropriate splinting material to stabilize an injured body area (including spine boarding) and demonstrate appropriate transportation techniques for patient safety and comfort.	Lab Peer-checks	Skills test Written exams
PHP-12	Students will summarize current practice guidelines related to physical activity during extreme weather conditions (e.g., heat, cold, lightning, wind).	Lecture/Discussion Lab Clinical experiences Peer-checks	Written exams Preceptor evaluation Skills testing
CE-20j PHP-15 PHP-16	Students will use otoscopes, urinalysis strips, glucometers, peak flow meters, and ophthalmoscopes as part of a clinical examination and determine if observed results are within normal limits or require referral.	Lab Clinical experiences Peer-checks	Written exams Preceptor evaluation Skills testing