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Athletic Training Program

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Donna Ritenour, Ed.D, ATC
1101 Camden Ave.
Salisbury, MD 21801
410-543-6348

Student Handbook for ATEP Program Students

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Topic (The links open a PDF file in a new window)	Page
I. Introduction	1
A. Mission Statement	1
B. Program Goals and Objectives	1
C. Athletic Training Program Procedure Manual	2
D. Resources	2
E. Terminology	2
II. Faculty and Staff	5
A. Organizational Chart	5
1. Organizational Chart	5
2. Clinical Supervision of the Athletic Training Student	5
3. Academic Advising	6
4. Counseling & Career Services	6
B. Clinical Instructors	7
1. Organizational Chart	7
2. Clinical Supervision of the Athletic Training Student	7
3. Physician Observation	8
4. Content Information	9
III. Educational Process	11
A. Accreditation	11
B. Minimum Requirements for Participation	12
C. Pre-program Phase	13
D. Admission Standards	13
E. Program Requirements	15
F. Transfer Students	17
G. Clinical Education	17
1. Clinical Rotation Plan	18
2. Clinical Rotation Synopsis	20
3. Clinical Supervision Policy	22
H. Performance Evaluations	24
1. Cognitive Assessment and Recognition	24
2. Practical Assessments and Demonstrations	24
3. Supervised Clinical Experiences	25
4. Capstone Experience	25
I. Program Evaluations	25
J. Policies	26
1. Bloodborne Pathogens	26
2. Physical Examination	28
3. Technical Standards	28
4. Social Relationships	28
5. ATP Dress Code	28
K. Board of Certification	29
1. Role and Function	29
2. Certification Requirements	29
3. BOC Examination Application	30
L. Professional Affiliations	30
1. National Athletic Trainer's Association	30
2. Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers' Association	31
3. Maryland Athletic Trainers' Society	32
4. Salisbury University Athletic Training Club	32
M. Scholarship Opportunities	32
1. NATA's Research & Education Foundation	32
2. Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers' Association	33
3. Maryland Athletic Trainers' Society	33
4. Salisbury University	33
IV. Athletic Training Department	34
A. Department Function	34
B. Hours of Operation	34
C. Access to the Athletic Training Room	35
D. Code of Confidentiality	35
E. Department Procedures	35
1. General Rules & Regulations	35
2. Medical Procedures	39
3. Athletic Training Room Management	53
4. Cognitive Assessment and Recognition	60
5. Athletic Injury Documentation and Forms	61
F. Position Statements	62
1. Salisbury University	62
2. National Athletic Trainer's Association	64
3. National Collegiate Athletic Association	65
G. Health and Safety	68
1. Student-Athletes and Patients	68
2. Athletic Training Students	68
V. Clinical Sites	69
A. Primary Clinical Site	69
B. Affiliated Clinical Sites	69
VI. Athletic Training Student	70
A. Time Commitment & Attendance	70
1. Attendance	70
2. Vacation Periods	70
3. Inclement Weather	71
4. Employment	71
5. Sports Participation and Extracurricular Activities	72
6. Athletic Training Student Meetings	72
B. Professional Disposition	72
1. Clinical Education Guidelines	73
2. Travel Guidelines	73
3. Travel Rules	74
C. Athletic Training Students as First Responders	75
D. Disciplinary Action	75
E. Sexual Harassment	76
F. Grievance Policy	76
G. Disabilities	76
H. Health & Wellness	77
1. Drug & Alcohol Policy	77
2. Counseling and Career Services	77
3. Health Insurance	77
Appendices	78
A. ATP Organizational Chart	79
B. Intercollegiate Athletic Organizational Chart	80
C. Clinical Experience Verification Form	81
D. ATTR 185 Clinical Evaluation	82
E. Clinical Evaluation	86
F. Approved Clinical Instructor Evaluation	92
G. Exit Interview	96
H. Alumni Interview	99
I. Exposure Control Plan	100
J. HbV Declination Form	105
K. Hand Washing Procedure	108
L. SOAP Note Documentation Form	109
M. Progress Note	111
N. Rehabilitation Flow Sheet	112
O. Disciplinary Action	113
P. Dress Code	117
Q. Daily Treatment Log	121