ATH 518Clinical Integration IV

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Under the supervision of a preceptor, students will demonstrate clinical skill proficiencies while integrating knowledge into clinical decision making during the performance of direct patient care. Specifically, clinical practice will focus on the prevention, treatment, immediate care, evaluation, and rehabilitation of orthopedic illnesses. As students display competence with/through the Clinical Integration Proficiencies in Athletic Training, they will be given increased responsibility in directly working with patients. This course begins before the first official day of the fall semester. Students must complete a minimum of 180 clinical hours during the course.