Clinical Practicum III

Catalog description

Clinical Practicum III aims to provide athletic training students with the opportunity to develop, enhance and practice skills necessary to engage within patients in a holistic manner under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer or physician. Through direct immersion in clinical education settings, students will engage in patient care including assessment, development of care plans, utilization of comprehensive patient-file management systems, and practices including review and implementation of site-specific policies and procedures. Students will enhance their clinical foundation and transition their abilities toward autonomous practice improving their ability to make evidence-informed decision and utilize clinical reasoning while working in collaboration with other healthcare professionals. The required course credit time will be met through documented clinical education hours.