ATRG 4421 Practicum VI 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 4401.

Typically Offered

Demorest Campus: spring

Student Learning Outcomes

Code:	Learning Outcomes:	How students will practice each outcome:	How student achievement of each outcome is assessed:
AC-3	Students will describe the hospital trauma level system and its role in the transportation decision-making process.	Lecture/ Discussion Guest speaker Clinical experiences	Written exams
CE-23	Students will describe setting-specific (e.g., high school, college) and activity-specific rules and guidelines for managing injuries and illnesses.	Lecture/ Discussion Guest speaker	Written exams
CIP-2	Select, apply, evaluate, and modify appropriate standard protective equipment, taping, wrapping, bracing, padding, and other custom devices for the client/patient in order to prevent and/or minimize the risk of injury to the head, torso, spine, and extremities for safe participation in sport or other physical activity.	Lab Clinical experiences	Written exams Preceptor evaluation Skills testing
CIP-4	Perform a comprehensive clinical examination of a patient with an upper extremity, lower extremity, head, neck, thorax, and/or spine injury or condition. This exam should incorporate clinical reasoning in the selection of assessment procedures and interpretation of findings in order to formulate a differential diagnosis and/or diagnosis, determine underlying impairments, and identify activity limitations and participation restrictions. Based on the assessment data and consideration of the patient's goals, provide the appropriate initial care and establish overall treatment goals. Create and implement a therapeutic intervention that targets these treatment goals to include, as appropriate, therapeutic modalities, medications (with physician involvement as necessary), and rehabilitative techniques and procedures. Integrate and interpret various forms of standardized documentation including both patient-oriented and clinician-oriented outcomes measures to recommend activity level, make return to play decisions, and maximize patient outcomes and progress in the treatment plan.	Lab Clinical experiences Peer-checks	Written exams Preceptor evaluation Skills testing Scenario OPs
CIP-5	Perform a comprehensive clinical examination of a patient with a common illness/condition that includes appropriate clinical reasoning in the selection of assessment procedures and interpretation of history and physical examination findings in order to formulate a differential diagnosis and/or diagnosis. Based on the history, physical examination, and patient goals, implement the appropriate treatment strategy to include medications (with physician involvement as necessary). Determine whether patient referral is needed, and identify potential restrictions in activities and participation. Formulate and communicate the appropriate return to activity protocol.	Lab Clinical experiences Peer-checks	Written exams Preceptor evaluation Skills testing Scenario OPs
CIP-6	Clinically evaluate and manage a patient with an emergency injury or condition to include the assessment of vital signs and level of consciousness, activation of emergency action plan, secondary assessment, diagnosis, and provision of the appropriate emergency care (e.g., CPR, AED, supplemental oxygen, airway adjunct, splinting, spinal stabilization, control of bleeding).	Lab Clinical experiences Peer-checks	Written exams Preceptor evaluation Skills testing Scenario OPs
CIP-9	Utilize documentation strategies to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, insurers, colleagues, administrators, and parents or family members while using appropriate terminology and complying with statues that regulate privacy of medical records. This includes using a comprehensive patient-file management system (including diagnostic and procedural codes) for appropriate chart documentation, risk management, outcomes, and billing.	Lab Clinical experiences Peer-checks	Written exams Preceptor evaluation Skills testing
HA-12	Students will use contemporary documentation strategies, including chart documentation, risk management, outcomes, and billing procedures, to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, insurers, colleagues, administrators, and parents or family members.	Lab Clinical experiences Peer-checks	Written exams Preceptor evaluation Skills testing
HA-13	Students will explain the role and function of state athletic training practice acts and registration, licensure, and certification agencies and how to obtain and maintain those credentials.	Lecture/ Discussion Guest speaker Clinical experiences	Written exams Business plan
HA-14 HA-15	Students will identify principles of recruiting, selecting, employing, and contracting with athletic trainers, physicians, and other medical and healthcare personnel in the deployment of healthcare services.	Lecture/ Discussion Guest speaker Clinical experiences	Written exams Business plan
HA-18	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.	Lecture/ Discussion Guest speaker Clinical experiences	Written exams Preceptor evaluation Business plan
HA-19	Students will identify components of a risk management plan (security, fire, electrical and equipment safety, emergency preparedness, and hazardous chemicals) and use them to create policies and procedures to guide athletic training facility operations.	Lecture/ Discussion Guest speaker Clinical experiences	Written exams Preceptor evaluation Business plan
HA-2 HA-27 HA-4 HA-7 HA-8	Students will describe the impact of organizational structure and strategic planning on the daily operations of a healthcare facility and create/implement a basic business plan that incorporates these concepts, procedures for revenue generation and reimbursement, recognition for the value of services provided by athletic trainers, operational and capital budgeting, and a needs assessment.	Lecture/ Discussion Guest speaker Clinical experiences	Written exams Preceptor evaluation Business plan
HA-21 HA-22 HA-24 HA-29	Students will explain typical administrative policies and procedures that govern first aid and emergency care and develop a comprehensive, venue-specific emergency action plan (EAP) for the care of common emergent conditions and injuries that includes disease control, medical authority notification, and a plan to prevent disease epidemics.	Lecture/ Discussion Guest speaker Clinical experiences	Written exams Preceptor evaluation Business plan
HA-26	Students will describe the criteria for selection, common features, specifications, and required documentation needed for secondary, excess accident, and catastrophic health insurance.	Lecture/ Discussion Guest speaker	Written exams Business plan Personal development plan
HA-30	Students will describe the role and functions of various healthcare providers and protocols that govern the referral of patients to these professionals.	Lecture/ Discussion Guest speaker	Written exams Business plan
PD-12	Students will identify mechanisms by which athletic trainers influence state and federal healthcare regulation.	Lecture/ Discussion Guest speaker	Written exams Business plan
PD-7	Students will perform a self-assessment of professional competence and create a professional development plan to maintain necessary credentials and promote life-long learning strategies.	Lecture/ Discussion	Personal development plan
PHP-32 PHP-34 PHP-39	Students will describe contemporary nutritional intake recommendations, explain how these recommendations can be used for performance enhancement, preventing injury/illness, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, perform a basic dietary analysis, and recommend appropriate general dietary intake to meet patient goals across the lifespan.	Lecture/ Discussion Guest speaker Peer-checks	Written exams Skills testing Pre-game meal project
PHP-33	Students will educate clients/patients on the importance of healthy eating, regular exercise, and general preventative strategies for improving or maintaining health and quality of life.	Lecture/ Discussion Guest speaker Peer-checks	Written exams Pre-game meal project
PHP-35 PHP-36 PHP-38	Students will describe the proper intake, sources of, and effects of micro- and macronutrients, fluids, and electrolytes on tissue growth/repair, performance, health, and disease.	Lecture/ Discussion Guest speaker	Written exams Pre-game meal project
PHP-37	Students will identify, analyze, and utilize the essential components of food labels to determine the content, quality, and appropriateness of food products.	Lecture/ Discussion Guest speaker	Written exams Pre-game meal project
PHP-40 PHP-41	Students will explain the physiologic principles and time factors associated with the design and planning of pre-activity and recovery meals/snacks and hydration practices and identify those foods/fluids that are most appropriate for inclusion.	Lecture/ Discussion Guest speaker Peer-checks	Written exams Skills testing Pre-game meal project