Athletic Training Education Program University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point
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Athletic Training Education Program University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point Clinical Progression Requirements SEMESTER CLINICAL EXPERIENCE 3 (Fall) Current Practicum Focus: Students will be practicing skills currently being taught in AT 200 and AT 201. Skills are associated with emergency care and first aid, taping, medical history taking and documentation and skills for prevention of athletic injury and illness. Clinical Rotation Focus: Students will be assigned to an on-campus ACI with the primary rotation being in the athletic training facility. 4 (Spring) Current Practicum Focus: AT 300 Assessment and evaluation of the lower extremity, including recognition of signs and symptoms of common injuries and pre-disposing conditions. Clinical Rotation Focus: Students will be assigned to an off-campus rotation with affiliated ACI staff to gain exposure to the high school and clinical environment. This rotation will last ½ of the semester while the other ½ will be with an oncampus ACI. Students will be expected to look for opportunities to practice emergency care and first aid and prevention skills. 5 (Fall) Current Practicum Focus: AT 301 and 382 Assessment and evaluation of the upper extremity, including recognition of signs and symptoms of common injuries and pre-disposing conditions; and the principles and application of therapeutic modalities. Clinical Rotation Focus: Students will be assigned to an on-campus or off-campus ACI and experience at least 4 weeks of a lower extremity sport to allow the student to practice assessment and evaluation skills learned the previous semester. REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS 112-154 hours of clinical experience (8-11 hrs/wk) Complete AT 201 proficiency skill sheets and practicum requirements Complete AT 200 proficiency skill sheets ACI evaluation of clinical rotations 112-154 hours of clinical experience (8-11 hrs/wk) Complete AT 300 proficiency skill sheets and practicum requirements ACI evaluation of clinical rotations Current Practicum Focus: AT 302 Principles and techniques of therapeutic exercise, and the application of psychosocial techniques. Clinical Rotation Focus: Students will be assigned to an on-campus or off-campus ACI and experience at least 4 weeks of an upper extremity sport to allow for practice of assessment and evaluation skills learned the previous semester. 6 (Spring) PRE-REQUISITES FOR PLACEMENT Admission to ATEP Maintains good academic standing Current CPR/1st Aide certification Currently enrolled in semester 3 courses 168-224 hours of clinical experience (12-16 hrs/wk) Complete AT 301 proficiency skill sheets and practicum requirements Complete practicum portion of AT 382 (proficiency skill sheets) 2 Learning over time experiences in prevention and care skills ACI evaluation of clinical rotations 168-224 hours of clinical experience(12-16 hrs/wk) Complete AT 302 proficiency skill sheets and practicum requirements 1 Learning over time experience in prevention and care 1 Learning over time experience in lower extremity evaluation ACI evaluation of clinical rotations Successful completion of semester 3 requirements Maintains good academic standing Prior accumulation of at least 112 hours Currently enrolled in semester 4 courses At least 3.0 rating on ACI evaluations Successful completion of semester 4 requirements Maintains good academic standing Prior accumulation of at least 224 hours. Currently enrolled in semester 5 courses At least 3.0 rating on ACI evaluations and LOT experiences Successful completion of semester 5 requirements Maintains good academic standing Prior accumulation of at least 392 hours Currently enrolled in semester 6 courses At least 3.0 rating on ACI evaluations and LOT experiences Pre-season Clinical Rotation Focus: Students will enroll in AT 399 – Pre-season practicum and be assigned to an oncampus or off-campus ACI to experience pre-season practices with football or soccer. Main focus will be pre-participation screenings and physicals, prevention of injury, risk management, practice preparation and coverage, injury assessment and evaluation, therapeutic modalities and therapeutic exercise. 7 (Fall) Current Practicum Focus: AT 400 Athletic training research methods; general medical conditions including proper interventions for asthma and anaphylaxis. Clinical Rotation Focus: Students will be assigned to an on-campus or off-campus ACI and experience at least 4 weeks of an equipment intensive sport. Students are expected to practice all previously learned skills during this rotation. Other clinical experience will be provided on-campus with lower extremity or upper extremity sports. 8 (Spring) Current Practicum Focus: AT 401 General medical illnesses and conditions (on-site); pharmacological principles and protocols, medication documentation; counseling skills; athletic training administration, facility design, and budget. Clinical Rotation Focus: Students will be assigned to at least a 4 week general medical rotation with team physicians and other physicians, nurse practitioners, or physician’s assistants to gain exposure to general medical illnesses and conditions that can occur in an active population. Other clinical experiences will be provided by assignment to an on-campus ACI either in the athletic training facility or with sports. Students will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in skills learned from semester 3-7. 90-110 hours of clinical experience (~6-8 hrs/day) 2 Learning over time experiences in prevention and care, assessment and evaluation, modalities, or therapeutic exercise ACI evaluation of clinical rotation 210-300 hours of clinical experience (15-20 hrs/wk) Complete AT 400 proficiency skill sheets and practicum requirements 1 Learning over time experience in upper extremity evaluation 1 Learning over time experience in modalities ACI evaluation of clinical rotations 210-300 hours of clinical experience (15-20 hrs/wk) Complete AT 401 proficiency skill sheets and practicum requirements 1 Learning over time experience in therapeutic exercise 1 Learning over time in experience in any subject ACI evaluation of clinical rotations Successful completion of semester 5 requirements Maintains good academic standing Prior accumulation of at least 560 hours At least 3.0 rating on ACI evaluations and LOT experiences Successful completion of semester 6 requirements Maintains good academic standing Prior accumulation of at least 650 hours Currently enrolled in semester 7 courses At least 3.0 rating on ACI evaluations and LOT experiences Successful completion of semester 7 Maintain good academic standing Prior accumulation of at least 860 hours Currently enrolled in semester 8 courses At least 3.0 rating on ACI evaluations and LOT experiences
