Link to Measure:
Copies of the measures used by Athletic Training Education may be obtained by contacting the curriculum coordinator.

The mission of the Athletic Training program is to provide students with an in-depth study of Athletic Training including, prevention, care, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries. Students will also learn about health care administration and professional development pertaining to Athletic Training. The Athletic Training program has a practical portion where students are required to complete hours under the direct supervision of a Certified Athletic Trainer. The Athletic Training program prepares students to become eligible for the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification Examination (NATABOC), which is the entry level credential needed to practice Athletic Training. Some states also require Athletic Trainers' to be licensed or registered. Certified Athletic Trainers' have employment opportunities at the secondary level, college/university level, sports medicine clinics, industrial and corporate settings, and with professional athletic teams. In addition, this program provides preparation for other allied health professions and graduate studies.

Student Goals:
1. Prepares students to become eligible for the NATABOC examination which is the 
entry-level credential needed to practice Athletic Training.
2. Educate students to be a highly trained allied health professional responsible for the 
health and well being of athletes.

Student Outcomes:
The National Athletic Trainers' Association has outlined areas of expertise and specific domains and competencies within each of the following twelve areas. This educational framework serves as the foundation needed to sit for the NATABOC exam which is a necessary credential to work as an Athletic Trainer. Upon completion of the course of study required for Athletic Training, the student should be competent in their skills and knowledge in these areas:

1. Risk Management and Injury Prevention
2. Pathology of Injuries and Illnesses
3. Assessment and Evaluation
4. Acute Care of Injury and Illness
5. Pharmacology
6. Therapeutic Modalities
7. Therapeutic Exercise
8. General Medical Conditions and Disabilities
9. Nutritional Aspects of Injury and Illness
10. Psychosocial Intervention and Referral
11. Health Care Administration
12. Professional Development and Responsibilities


Student Assessment:
Assessment is closely related to the NATABOC exam scores. Assessment of the program can be directly linked to exam scores due to the fact that the curriculum prepares students for the exam and if a student pursues work in the profession they need to be board certified. Another direct measure is that the exam is prepared according to the educational competencies set forth by the NATA. All Athletic Training curriculums should be based on these competencies. The Curriculum Coordinator has a copy of the educational competencies available to peruse. The only way to become board certified is to pass the exam. 

There are three portions to the exam: Written, written simulation, and a practical portion. The majority of students who complete a curriculum sit for the exam. The exam can only be taken after completing Athletic Training education or in the last semester prior to graduation. Test results can be obtained by contacting Columbia Assessment Services or the NATABOC who tabulate the results. Also because of the number of students involved in the major it is reasonable to obtain test results simply by contacting the students. 

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