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The Athletic Training Education Program requires the student to make a
serious time commitment to the clinical aspect of the program. A great
deal of time is demanded of the athletic training student. Athletic
training students are expected to be present at all practices, scheduled
treatments, and competitions. In additions the athletic training student
must complete clinical competency checklists. CCSU’s athletic training
education program will maintain the semester clinical schedule as listed
below. The clinical experience will take place over FOUR (4)
consecutive semesters (and one entire preseason camp) in Central
Connecticut State University’s Athletic Training Facility commencing the
semester after successful completion of EXS 217 Care & Treatment of
Athletic Injuries.
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For the 1st
Semester Pre-Clinical Experience (required for admission to professional
program) the student must:
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Have a
University GPA of 2.50.
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Have a
Major GPA of 2.50.
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Have
successfully completed EXS 217 Care & Treatment of Athletic
Injuries with a C- or better grade
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Have
successfully completed or currently be enrolled in BMS 380
Emergency Medical Technician
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Complete
OSHA training
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sign confidentiality statement
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For the 2nd,
3rd, and 4th semester Clinical Experience - EXS 315
Practicum I in Athletic Training, EXS 316 Practicum II in Athletic
Training, and EXS 319 Practicum III in Athletic Training the student
must:
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Have been
admitted into the Athletic Training Education Program
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Maintain a
University GPA of 2.50.
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Maintain a
Major GPA of 2.50.
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Successfully passed BMS 380 and have current State of CT EMT Certification*
*Athletic Training Students who are enrolled in Practicum I, II,
and III who fail to obtain EMT certification prior
to the start of the semester must become First Aid Certified.
The student is responsible for registering and paying the
necessary course and certification fees. A copy of both CPR and
FA will be kept in the student’s academic file.
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Complete
OSHA training
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Read and
sign confidentiality statement.
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For EXS 445
Internship in Athletic Training the student must:
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Have been
admitted into the Athletic Training Education Program
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Maintain a
University GPA of 2.50.
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Maintain a
Major GPA of 2.50.
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Possess
current EMT certification (minimally state of CT EMT-B
certification)
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Purchase
Liability Insurance
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Clinical
assignments begin immediately on the first day of classes each semester
and conclude with finals week, except for the preseason clinical
experience, which begins in early August and concludes after Labor Day.
Please refer to “clinical progression” and “attendance & outside
employment in the student’s guide for detailed information. Typically,
clinical experiences will include sport coverage on weekends, university
holidays and vacations, and unusual AM and PM time assignments.
Athletic Training students assigned to sport coverage are required to be
available on weekends, holidays, and during scheduled vacation.
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Students involved
in the clinical component will:
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Be prepared
to participate in the clinical component Monday through Friday
(every other Friday off) through the conclusion of the football
season (mid-November). After which, the student will be
scheduled for either a Monday / Wednesday or Tuesday / Thursday
assignments. All students will have every other Friday off. The
assignment of sport coverage on weekends continues throughout
the conclusion of the semester. Depending on the athletic
training students sport rotation, the athletic training student
may be assigned for coverage during weekends, holidays, and
school vacations.
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Avoid scheduling classes between the hours of 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM Monday -
Friday during the Fall Semester. Similar hours should be avoided either on
MWF or TRF during the Spring Semester. |
