Athletic Training Brochure | College of Health Care Sciences

4 | Athletic Training PROGRAM OVERVIEW DESCRIPTION According to the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, athletic training encompasses the prevention, examination, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of emergent, acute, or chronic injuries and medical conditions. Athletic training is recognized as an allied health care profession by the American Medical Association, Health Resources Services Administration, and Department of Health and Human Services. Athletic trainers (ATs) are highly qualified, multiskilled health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to provide • preventative services • emergency care • clinical diagnoses • therapeutic intervention • rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions Athletic trainers work under the direction of a physician, as prescribed by state licensure statutes. The Master of Science in Athletic Training (M.S.A.T.) is designed to prepare students to become certified athletic trainers who specialize in injury and illness prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for physically active people. This year-round program will provide preparation in the advanced medical skills necessary for clinical practice. In addition, students will receive hands-on classroom experience; an evidence- based foundation in clinical evaluation; and training in advanced clinical procedures, such as suturing, intravenous injections, and manual therapies. The curriculum provides a balance between classroom, laboratory, and online instruc- tion. Using an interprofessional approach, this program also exposes students to a variety of medical programs in the Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences through integrated coursework, guest lectures, and laboratory experiences. In addition, unique clinical experiences are provided in high schools, physical therapy clinics, colleges, and emerging settings by trained preceptors. The curricular progression supports student development of clinical skills culminating in two full-immersion clinical experiences during the second year. The M.S.A.T. degree is designed to ensure that students who graduate from the program meet all requirements necessary to pass the Board of Certification (BOC) examination. PURPOSE NSU’s Master of Science in Athletic Training (M.S.A.T.) program develops competent health care professionals who are committed to providing quality, patient-centered care through the incorporation of evidence-based practice, interprofessional collaboration, and community engagement.