ATHT 402 - Practicum

Credit Hours: 3

Provides the student with clinical based opportunities within a variety of athletic training settings working under the direct supervision of a preceptor. Classroom and laboratory sessions are designed to review specific educational competencies and clinical proficiencies. Students complete integrated clinical proficiencies as required for completion of the athletic training program. Students are required to complete a minimum of 120 hours during the semester while assigned to a clinical rotation, in addition to one hour of classroom instruction each week. Clinical education rotations include a rotation in each of the following areas: upper extremity intensive, lower extremity intensive, non-orthopedic/non-sport intensive, and equipment intensive.

Prerequisite: ATHT 301, ATHT 302, formal acceptance into the ATP