Athletic Training Clinical Practicum I

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Class Hours: 0 Lab/Discussion: 3 Credits: 3 Prerequisite: KINS 345 , KINS 346 Description: Develops and demonstrates proficient psychomotor skills within the domains of athletic injury prevention and acute care, in coordination with a one-semester clinical field experience. Allows an opportunity to practice and apply skills taught under the direction of a preceptor within the IUP Athletic Department or an affiliated clinical site. Emphasizes specific skills such as those relating to safety/risk management, conditioning, equipment fitting, taping and wrapping, acute care, and transportation/transfer of the injured athlete. Restricted to students seeking eligibility to sit for the Board of Certification (BOC) for the Athletic Trainer examination.