Athletic Training Brochure | College of Health Care Sciences

Nova Southeastern University | 5 GOALS 1. Prepare students for professional practice by providing a student-centered learning environment through innovative, pedagogical strategies. 2. Immerse students in a diverse, interprofessional community of faculty members and medical professionals in the health care field through clinical education opportunities. 3. Develop competent clinicians focused on providing quality, patient-centered care. 4. Foster knowledge through collaborative use of health care informatics. BONUS NSU’s Master of Science in Athletic Training (M.S.A.T.) in partnership with the Broward Fire Academy in Davie, Florida, enrolls students in an Emergency Medicine course that prepares them for the National Registry examination for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). As athletic trainers are typically called upon for emergencies that occur on the field, the Emergency Medicine course prepares athletic training students for such situations. This unique course • provides essential medical skills necessary for clinical practice in various athletic training settings • includes a strong interdisciplinary introduction to patient care that transfers to evaluation and management skills throughout the program • allows students the opportunity to interact with patients in real time during clinical experience, emphasizing recognition and initial management of both trauma and medical conditions • fosters appreciation for the strategies involved in prevention and emergency planning Did You Know? The Emergency Medicine course gives students advanced medical training that can lead to a certification within the first year of the program.