East Central University Athletic Training Education Program

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1 East Central University Athletic Training Education Program Policies & Procedures Manual (Updated December 2008)

2 Table of Contents Section 1.0 General Information 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Athletic Training Profession 1.3 ECU-ATEP Accreditation Status 1.4 Primary Purpose of ECU-ATEP 1.5 ECU Mission Statement 1.6 ECU-ATEP Mission Statement 1.7 ECU-ATEP Goals and Outcomes Section 2.0 ECU-ATEP Staff 2.1 Director Athletic Training 2.2 Coordinator Athletic Training 2.3 Clinical Instructor 2.4 Medical Director Section 3.0 East Central University Athletic Training Education Program 3.1 Definition 3.2 Selection & Admission Criteria 3.3 Transfer Student Policy 3.4 Athletic Training Student Description Section 4.0 Education 4.1 General Information 4.2 General University Requirements for All of ECU Bachelor s Degrees 4.3 ECU-ATEP Retention Criteria 4.4 Athletic Training Major 4.5 Four-Year Athletic Training Degree Plan 4.6 ATEP Course Descriptions 4.7 ECU Student Grievance Policy 4.8 Portfolios 4.9 Athletic Training Student Files 4.10 Resource Center Section 5.0 Clinical Experience 5.1 Information 5.2 Clinical Education Rationale 5.3 Clinical Definitions 5.4 Foundational Behaviors of Professional Practice 5.5 Confidentiality 5.6 Educational Competencies 5.7 Role Delineation 5.8 Clinical Education Overview 5.9 Clinical Proficiencies 5.10 Clinical Notebook 5.11 Clinical Rotations 5.12 ECU s Communicable Disease Policy 5.13 Academic Fees and Costs of the ATEP Section 6.0 Clinical Hours 6.1 Information 6.2 Documentation of Hours 6.3 Attendance Policy 6.4 Athletic Training In-Service Programs

3 6.5 Student Employment Policy 6.6 Role of the Athletic Training Student 6.7 Role of the Unsupervised Athletic Training Student 6.8 Disciplinary Action Policy Section 7.0 Dress Code 7.1 Athletic Training Room Dress Code 7.2 Game Dress Code 7.3 Hair/Facial Hair Style 7.4 Appearance Section 8.0 Relationship of the Athletic Training Student to Others 8.1 Athletic Training Student and Certified Staff Athletic Trainers 8.2 Athletic Training Student and Graduate Assistants 8.3 Athletic Training Student and Other Athletic Training Students 8.4 Athletic Training Student and Student-Athlete 8.5 Athletic Training Student and Team Physician 8.6 Athletic Training Student and Coaches 8.7 Athletic Training Student and Student Manager 8.8 Athletic Training Student and Pro-Scouts 8.9 Athletic Training Student and Media 8.10 Athletic Training Student and Student Body and/or General Public 8.11 Athletic Training Student and Administrations Section 9.0 Policy Changes 9.1 Description Section 10.0 Appendices Appendix A Various ECU-ATEP Forms Appendix B NATA Code of Ethics Appendix C Oklahoma Athletic Trainers Act Appendix D ECU-ATEP Job Descriptions Appendix E Athletic Training Policies & Procedures Manual Appendix F Various Athletic Training Forms Appendix G Physical & Insurance Forms Appendix H Bloodborne Exposure Control Plan Appendix I NCAA & ECU Drug Policies Appendix J Emergency Action Plan Appendix K Emergency Policies

4 1.0 General Information 1.1 Introduction This manual may not be all-inclusive, as procedures and policies are always subject to change and updating, but the contents should give direction for the East Central University Athletic Training Education Program (ECU-ATEP) in the Department of Kinesiology (KIN) as well as the ECU athletic training room procedures. READ IT AND USE IT. This manual will be added to and deleted from as you progress throughout your athletic training education. A three ring, loose-leaf notebook would be convenient to compile the information and directions you may receive. The quality of education you absorb from ECU-ATEP will be positively influenced by the concentrated effort you put into your academic and clinical responsibilities. This is your guide to ECU-ATEP. You will be a part of the sports medicine team at East Central University and any team, to be successful, must work together in harmony. Small detail work can make the difference in the efficient operation of the ECU-athletic training rooms. 1.2 Athletic Training Profession The Athletic Training is recognized by the American Medical Association as an Allied Health Profession. The Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) is highly educated and skilled in prevention, recognition, management and rehabilitation of injuries resulting from physical activity. The ATC works under the direction of a licensed physician and in cooperation with a variety other health care professionals. In order to become an ATC a student must graduate from a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) accredited degree program, pass the Board of Certification Exam, and obtain the correct credentials from the state in which they hope to practice. 1.3 ECU-ATEP Accreditation Status ECU-ATEP is CAATE Accredited through October Primary Purpose of ECU-ATEP The primary purpose of ECU-ATEP is for students to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to pass the Board of Certification Exam (BOC) and become a certified entry level athletic trainer. This will be accomplished through classroom instruction, hands on learning and demonstration, and by finally showing proficiency in all mandated skills. It is the responsibility of all of the ECU-ATEP athletic training students to see that this purpose is fulfilled. This can best be accomplished by everyone doing his/her part and performing to the best of their abilities in their assigned duties. If there is ever a time when an athletic training student feels it is not possible to carry out their assigned duties, he/she has the responsibility to discuss this with one of the ECU-Certified Athletic Training Staff immediately so necessary adjustments can be made. 1.5 ECU Mission Statement East Central University s mission is to foster a learning environment in which students, faculty, staff and community interact to educate students for life in a rapidly changing and culturally diverse society. Within its service area, East Central University provides leadership for economic development and cultural enhancement. 1.6 ECU-ATEP Mission Statement The mission of the Athletic Training Education Program at East Central University is to provide athletic training students ample experiences in both didactic and clinical coursework, which will better prepare them for entry-level employment opportunities within the field of athletic training. 1.7 ECU-ATEP Goals and Objectives Goal The primary goal of the ECU-ATEP is to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to become a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) by preparing candidates for the Board of Certification (BOC) Exam, for entry into graduate or professional programs, and for entry level employment within a culturally diverse society. Objective 1 Athletic training candidates will possess a broad-based knowledge of athletic training concepts and skills as they relate to employment and educational opportunities. Objective 2 Athletic training candidates will possess a broad-based knowledge of didactic concepts and clinical proficiencies as they relate to employment environments including educational institutions, public and private health care, wellness and fitness, recreational and leisure, and competitive sports. Objective 3 Athletic training candidates will possess the knowledge to work with patients and clients in various employment environments including educational institutions, public and private health care, wellness and fitness, recreational and leisure, and competitive sports.

5 Objective 4 Athletic training candidates will possess the ability to work with patients and clients in various employment environments including educational institutions, public and private health care, wellness and fitness, recreational and leisure, and competitive sports. Objective 5 Athletic training candidates will possess the dispositional states as they relate to attitudes, cultural diversity, special populations, and the utilization of reflective practices and feedback in support of testing, diagnosis, planning, implementation and administration of appropriate athletic training concepts and practices in a clinical setting. Objective 6 Athletic training candidates will engage in quality clinical experiences which prepare them for entrylevel employment. 2.0 ECU-ATEP Staff 2.1 Director Athletic Training Jeff S. Williams, MHR, ATC, LAT Kinesiology Department Chair Kerr Athletic Center Room 303 (580) [email protected] Jeff has been with East Central University since During that time he has directed the dramatic redesign of the athletic training program, facilitating the transition from an internship to a curriculum based educational program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Athletic Training Education Programs (CAATE). Originally an Ada native, Jeff is a 1996 graduate of the University of Oklahoma, where he earned a B.S. in Health and Sport Sciences, and served as an undergraduate student athletic trainer for the Sooners. He earned a Masters in Human Relations degree 1999, and is completing his PhD in Adult and Higher Education at OU. He has experience working with athletes ranging from pediatric to elite professionals. His research interests include learning styles, particularly for non-traditional students, teaching styles, technology integration, and various athletic issues including environmental injuries and injury patterns in female athletes. Jeff and his wife Shelly have one daughter Kate, and two sons Jace and Kale. 2.2 Coordinator Athletic Training Jason Prather, MHR, ATC, LAT, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, USAW-CC Head Athletic Trainer & Kinesiology Instructor Soccer, Men s & Women s Cross Country, Women s Basketball, Baseball, and Softball Kerr Athletic Center Room 120 (580) Office [email protected] Jason began working with the ECU athletic training program in the fall of 2001 where he serves as an instructor for the Kinesiology Department, Clinical Coordinator, and Head Athletic Trainer. Jason received his Masters in Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma where he worked as a graduate assistant for football and wrestling. Prior to that he was the head athletic trainer at McNary High School in Keizer, OR, for one year after graduating from Western Oregon University where he received a B.S. in Physical Education, Non- Teaching with an emphasis in Athletic Training. Jason and his wife Lindsay have a son named Jackson. 2.3 Clinical Instructor Eric Monroe, MEd, ATC, LAT Assistant Athletic Trainer & Kinesiology Instructor Football, Volleyball, Men s Basketball, Men s & Women s Tennis, and Men s and Women s Golf Kerr Athletic Center Room 122 (580) Office [email protected]

6 Eric began working with the ECU athletic training program in the fall of 2007 where he serves as an instructor for the Kinesiology Department and Assistant Athletic Trainer Eric came to East Central University after a one year stint at the head athletic trainer for the Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz. Prior to that he was a graduate assistant at the University of Central Oklahoma where he received his Masters in Education after graduating from Southern Nazarene University where he received a B.S. in Athletic Training. Eric and his wife Megan have two dogs, Snickers and Hershey. 2.4 Medical Director John Charboneau, DO 3.0 East Central University Athletic Training Education Program 3.1 Definition The Athletic Training program is a competitive admission program. Students completing this major will be prepared for the Board of Certification Exam. The program prepares entry-level athletic trainers to work in a variety of employment settings including secondary schools, colleges/universities, clinic/hospitals and nontraditional settings such as industrial athletic training. 3.2 Selection & Admission Criteria Admission to the ECU Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) is competitive and is structured so that incoming students can complete the academic curriculum, as well as the clinical experience, in a clear progression of learning. Prospective students should apply during the spring of the freshman year to secure attainment of the degree within four years. Applications are taken each spring semester, due by March 1 for selection into the upcoming fall semester. The goal of the program is to admit up to 16 candidates each May and begin the program full time each fall semester. Each candidate must undergo the admission process and candidacy selection prior to being allowed enrollment and/or experience within the ATEP. The following must be met to be considered for candidacy: 1. Student in good academic standing at East Central University. 2. Completed application to the ATEP. 3. Declared Major in Athletic Training. 4. Minimum cumulative GPA of Possess current First Aid and CPR certification upon selection. 6. Observe and document a minimum of 20 hours in the ECU athletic training room or an acceptable athletic training setting (traditional desired). 7. Submitted a personal criminal history from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation 8. Submitted a personal immunization record 9. Signed Technical Standards form 10. Completion of the following courses with a C or better: ATEP 2713 Care & Prevention CHEM 1114 General Chemistry I KIN 2272 First Aid KIN 2413 Applied Anatomy PSYCH 1113 General Psychology Meeting these basic admission criteria does not automatically guarantee admission to the program. However, each applicant meeting the above criteria will be granted an interview with the selection committee. The selection committee is comprised of the AT Program Director and Clinical Coordinator. The personal interview process will assess the applicant s personal traits, goals and genuine interest in athletic training. The above criteria must be met for full, unconditional admittance into the athletic training education program. The number of applicants will be based on the amount of available openings. When selecting candidates, if all things are equal, preference will be given to students with ECU credit hours, then to students with state of Oklahoma hours.

7 Students not meeting the minimum standards for admission may be given conditional admittance to the ATEP only if space is available. These students must achieve unconditional admission by the conclusion of the first year in order to remain in the program. 3.3 Transfer Student Policy Students transferring from another institution are required to meet ECU s standards for admission and must meet all ECU-ATEP admission standards. Transfer equivalencies are not accepted for any core athletic training courses, therefore, the following core courses must be completed at ECU: ATEP 2111 Practical Aspects of Athletic Training ATEP 3113 Therapeutic Modalities Athletic Training ATEP 3223 Evaluation of Lower Extremity ATEP 3443 Evaluation of Upper Extremity ATEP 3623 Therapeutic Exercise ATEP 4643 Advanced Athletic Training KIN 4281 Practicum Athletic Training (Fall) KIN 4281 Practicum Athletic Training (Spring) Transfer students who are seeking admission into the professional portion of the ATEP are strongly encouraged to meet with the ATEP faculty prior to enrollment to ensure appropriate transfer of required coursework. 3.4 Athletic Training Student Description The athletic training student is an individual who, under the supervision of the Team physician, the full-time Certified Athletic Trainers and the Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainers, provides health care to student-athletes. This includes prevention, recognition, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. He/she regularly updates his/her qualifications. The Athletic training student adheres to Program, Departmental, University, and NCAA Policies as well as the NATA Code of Ethics. The athletic training student is an important part of every athletic program. Students must realize their limitations and try to improve them. Judgment errors could cause the athlete to lose confidence in the athletic training student, or worse, may do harm to the athlete. Therefore always follow the ECU-ATEP Golden Rule DO NO FURTHER HARM!!! The importance of common sense cannot be understated. By adhering to the ECU-ATEP Rules and Guidelines the athletic training student will be on the road to success. 4.0 Education 4.1 General Information You have chosen to pursue a career where every class is important. If you feel that it is unnecessary for you to attend class, we suggest that you either transfer to another program or university. MISSING CLASS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. It is your responsibility to inform your professor(s) in advance which weekdays you will be absent. If there are concerns by the professor of your missing the work, please address them with that professor and notify the certified athletic training staff as soon as possible. If a student is going to miss a class, it is that student s responsibility to make up the work that is missed, no excuses. 4.2 General University Requirements for All ECU Bachelor s Degrees All degrees must have a total number of 124 hours, 30 of those hours must be from ECU with at least 12 being upper division, at least 15 of the last 30 hours before graduation or at least 50 percent of the hours required for a major must be done on the ECU campus, 40 hours must be upper division hours (numbered 3000 or higher), and 60 must be senior college hours. Students must maintain a minimum 2.00 grade point average in the following 6 areas: Overall GPA, ECU GPA, Major GPA, Minor GPA, ECU Major, and ECU Minor. Specific majors and minors may also require a higher grade point average. The ATEP degree program does not require a minor.

8 4.3 ECU-ATEP Retention Criteria Status reviews of all students will be conducted at the conclusion of each semester by the ATEP staff. Students must earn a C or better in all ATEP courses. Students who earn a D or F in an ATEP course must repeat that course with a grade of C or better prior to continuing in the program. Other criteria for unsatisfactory progress include an overall GPA below 2.50 and not meeting minimum clinical hours. Students not making satisfactory progress within the ATEP will be placed on probationary status until all deficiencies are met, or the next status review, whichever occurs first. If deficiencies are not resolved within the probationary period, the student will be dismissed from the program. 4.4 Athletic Training Major East Central University offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with an Athletic Training Concentration. The degree requires a total of 124 hours: 45 hours of general education, 61 hours from the KIN department, 28 hours of related course work, and 3 hours of electives. 4.5 Four-Year Athletic Training Degree Plan All ATEP and KIN coursework should be taken on sequence to insure appropriate grasp of material presented. First Year/Freshman - Fall First Year/Freshman - Spring ENG 1113 Fresh Composition I BIOL 1314 General Zoology CHEM 1114 General Chemistry I ENG 1213 Fresh Composition II KIN 2272 First Aid KIN 1962 Intro KIN MATH 13 Math KIN 2122 Choices in Wellness PSYCH 1113 General Psychology KIN 2413 Applied Anatomy UNIV 1001 Fresh Seminar KIN 2713 Care & Prevention Athletic Injuries Total: 16 Hours Total: 17 Hours In addition to completing these courses freshmen must complete additional requirements to make official application to the ECU-ATEP in the spring of freshman year. Requirements for admission can be found in the ECU Catalog, ECU- ATEP Handbook or obtained in the ECU-ATEP Office. Second Year/Sophomore - Fall Second Year/Sophomore - Spring ATEP 2111 Practical Aspects of Athletic Training 3 Communication (Computer Literacy) ATEP 3113 Therapeutic Modalities & Lab ATEP 3223 Evaluation Lower Extremity & Lab BIOL 2184 Human Anatomy BIOL 3634 Human Physiology HIM 2113 Medical Terminology HIST 24_3 United States History Survey KIN 4281 Practicum KIN 3723 Kinesiology PS 1113 United States Government KIN 4281 Practicum Total: 15 Hours Total: 17 Hours Fall & Spring Two 4 week rotations per semester in different sports mentored by an upper-class student and supervised by an ATC. These rotations serve to expose sophomore students to the different sports and athletic populations on the ECU campus. Hours may be documented as observational, not clinical. Third Year/Junior - Fall Third Year/Junior - Spring 3 Communication (Speech or Language) ATEP 3553 Clinical Athletic Training II ATEP 3333 Clinical Athletic Training I ATEP 3623 Therapeutic Exercise & Lab ATEP 3443 Evaluation Upper Extremity & Lab ATEP 4643 Advanced Athletic Training HIM 3713 Pathophysiology I HIM 3743 Pathophysiology II KIN 3733 Physiology of Exercise KIN 4623 Exercise Testing & Prescription UNIV 3001 General Education Seminar Total: 16 Hours Total: 15 Hours Fall Assigned to an ACI/ATC and responsible for athletic coverage of sports assigned to that ATC. Spring Assigned to an ACI/ATC and responsible for athletic coverage of sports assigned to that ATC.

9 Fourth Year/Senior - Fall Fourth Year/Senior Spring 3 Humanities-Cultural/Human Diversity 3 Electives (3 Hours) 3 Humanities-Western Civilization 3 Humanities & Social Science KIN 3352 Research and Evaluation of Kinesiology ATEP 4634 Clinical Athletic Training IV KIN 3612 Motor Learning KIN 4153 Organization & Administration KIN ATEP 4523 Clinical Athletic Training III KIN 2222 Sports Nutrition Total: 15 Hours Total: 13 Hours Total Hours Required for Degree: 124 Fall Assigned to an ACI/ATC and responsible for athletic coverage of sports assigned to that ATC. Spring Independent experience within an athletic training setting approved and agreed upon by both the student and the AT Program Director, may be on campus or at an affiliated site. 4.6 ATEP Course Descriptions ATEP 2111 Practical Aspects of Athletic Training 1 hour Prereq.: KIN 2272, KIN 2713, and admission to Athletic Training Program. Basic skills are performed as related to the care, prevention, assessment and management of frequently injured anatomical structures. Students use this lab experience to actively learn specific skills and demonstrate them effectively to the instructor. ATEP 3113 Therapeutic Modalities for Athletic Training 3 hours Prereq.: Admission to Athletic Training Program; coreq.: PHYS This course introduces students to current theories and applications of the therapeutic modalities in the athletic training setting. Protocols for cryotherapy, hydrotherapy, thermotherapy, electrotherapy and ultrasound are discussed. Basic instruction in the application of these forms of therapy are supplemented with practical experiences in the on campus athletic training room lab. The lab component of the course serves as an opportunity for students to take the knowledge of lecture and implement it into practical application for mastery of clinical skills. ATEP 3223 Evaluation of Lower Extremity 3 hours Prereq.: Admission to Athletic Training Program; coreq.: BIOL This course introduces students to the practice of performing evaluation on specific anatomical structures, particularly the lower extremity. Emphasis is placed on both clinical and on field evaluations. The lab component allows for practical application of this knowledge. ATEP 3333 Clinical Athletic Training I 3 hours Prereq.: Admission to Athletic Training Program and permission of the Athletic Training Program Director and Clinical Director. This course introduces students to practical applications of the knowledge, skills, and values that the entry level athletic trainer must possess. Clinical I is designed to incorporate the clinical proficiencies for mastery by the students, consistent with what is taught didactically through this semester. Students meet with the clinical instructor a minimum of 1 hour per week. Weekly meetings expose students to selected clinical competencies for practice and assessment. In addition, each student is responsible to document a minimum of 250 clock hours of service within the athletic training setting at ECU. ATEP 3443 Evaluation of Upper Extremity 3 hours Prereq.: BIOL 2184 and admission to Athletic Training Program. This course introduces students to the practice of performing evaluation on specific anatomical structures, particularly the upper extremity. Emphasis is on both clinical and on field evaluations. The lab component allows for practical application of this knowledge. ATEP 3553 Clinical Athletic Training II 3 hours Prereq.: 3333, admission to Athletic Training Program and permission of the Athletic Trainer Program Director and Clinical Director. This course expands upon the student's practical application of knowledge and skills introduced in Clinical I. Clinical II is designed to incorporate the clinical proficiencies for mastery by students, consistent with what is taught didactically through this semester. In addition to weekly 1 hour meetings to discuss and/or assess clinical

10 proficiencies, each student is responsible for documenting a minimum of 250 clock hours within the athletic training setting at ECU. ATEP 3623 Therapeutic Exercise 3 hours Prereq.: 3223, 3443 and admission to Athletic Training Program. This course introduces the student to the basic principles and concepts associated with injury rehabilitation in athletics. The student learns the design, implementation and management of injury specific rehab protocols, as prescribed by a physician. The laboratory component of this course enables the student to acquire practical experience by practicing clinical skills relative to rehab on a weekly basis. ATEP 4523 Clinical Athletic Training III 3 hours Prereq.: 3553, admission to the Athletic Training Program and permission of the Athletic Training Program and Clinical Directors. Students are in direct service to the athletic training program for athletic health care to ECU athletes. This being the senior clinical, Clinical III is designed to incorporate all clinical proficiencies for mastery. This course is arranged by the clinical instructor at his or her discretion. Students meet a minimum of 1 hour per week with the clinical instructor for topic discussion and/or clinical skill assessment. In addition, students must also document a minimum of 250 clock hours within the ECU athletic training setting. ATEP 4634 Clinical Athletic Training IV 4 hours Prereq.: 4523, admission to the Athletic Training Program and permission of the Athletic Training Program and Clinical Directors. This course allows students to master clinical applications of the knowledge, skills, and values that the entry level athletic trainer must possess. Students experience making independent decisions regarding development, administration, and management of an athletic health care facility while under clinical supervision. This course serves as the senior independent experience and requires a minimum of 450 documented clock hours by the student. ATEP 4643 Advanced Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries 3 hours Prereq.: 2111 and KIN Advanced Athletic Training provides students with additional knowledge that is introduced in Care and Prevention. Further emphasis is given to injury nomenclature, head and neck injuries, environment, cardiopulmonary conditions and other general medical issues. Pharmacological issues, as well as topics dealing with professional responsibility, ethics and medico legal issues are addressed. This course serves to better prepare graduating students for the NATA Board of Certification exam. KIN 2713 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries 3 hours Prereq.: Basic instruction is given in the care, prevention, assessment and management of common injuries and illnesses. Additional medical concerns are addressed as they relate to athletic participation. This includes topics such as illness, disease, legal issues, etc. This course serves as an overview and introduction to basic athletic training principles. 4.7 ECU Student Grievance Policy A student should attempt an informal resolution of his/her grievance with the appropriate faculty member or administrator. If the grievance cannot be resolved at the level to which the complaint is made, it is referred to the next higher level. The President will review lower level decisions if an appeal is made to the President. The President may overrule any and all decisions. Also, anyone choosing to do so may file a grievance directly with the President; the complaint will then be processed through the administrative channels to attempt resolution prior to the taking of final action. 4.8 Portfolios Each student will be responsible for creating a portfolio. This portfolio will be a collection of the athletic training student s work throughout their time in ECU-ATEP demonstrating educational and professional growth. The collection will include both classroom and clinical items. The purpose of the portfolio is not only to show growth but to also give the student a body of work that they can use when they begin looking for a job in the athletic training profession.

11 4.9 Athletic Training Student Files All athletic training students will have an official ECU-ATEP file that will be kept confidentially in the program director s office. This file will contain all of you clinical hours, an up to date PID, grade checks, in-service attendance, any disciplinary action, as well as other official ECU-ATEP forms. This file will also contain all of your clinical proficiencies. You will have access to this folder to review its contents and to make sure that everything is current and correct Resource Center We have established an ECU-ATEP Resource Center to be used for your athletic training education. It contains books, journals, magazines, and journals on many various topics that pertain to athletic training. The room also contains models of various joints as well as a small skeleton. The books, journals, and models are to be left in the room and must not leave the resource center period. The videos are to be watched on the TV/VCR that is provided and are not to be taken out of the resource center. A sign-up sheet will be placed near the door, it must be signed every time you enter and leave the room. Students are encouraged to use the resource room since the majority of titles are taken off of the BOC Exam Test Bibliography. There is also a file folder, which contains copies of various topics such as rehab, examples of physical forms, official NCAA and NATA policies, as well as a host of other topics. You are encouraged to take any extra copies, if however, the original is the only one left please take it make a copy and then return it, remember to return it, others will be wanting to copy it as well. Remember this resource room is made for you and the program so take pride in it. Abuse of the room is grounds for immediate dismissal from the program. 5.0 Clinical Experience 5.1 Information Prior to admission, students are required to observe and document a minimum of 20 clock hours in an athletic training setting as a requirement for full admission into the ATEP. Students are admitted into the program fall of their sophomore year. During this year, each student will undergo two Sophomore Practicum Courses, one during the fall and spring semesters. During these Sophomore Practicum s each student will undergoing a total of four 4-week rotations. These rotations are not clinical in design, but observational. They are intended to be a comprehensive introduction to athletic training and the ECU program. The students spend each rotation with a different supervisor, site, sport, location, etc. when possible. During the second year, or junior year of the program, students progress through clinical rotations I and II. These clinical courses are designed for students to begin applying and practicing the psychomotor skills and clinical proficiencies they have been exposed to through the didactic learning competencies that are taught in the classroom setting. By allowing the students opportunities for direct patient care in the athletic training environment, the students are more able to integrate cognitive, affective and psychomotor skills into practice. This prepares the students for opportunities to demonstrate proficiency in the entry-level athletic training skills required of accredited athletic training education programs. It also prepares them for more advanced athletic training skills and techniques that each student will face throughout the clinical experiences. During the third year, or senior year of the program, students progress through clinical rotations III and IV. By the completion of Clinical IV, students fulfill the educational competencies through coursework, demonstration of mastery for all clinical proficiencies, and are eligible to sit for the BOC Exam, as well as eligible for graduation from ECU. Through this clinical education design, students develop a variety of skills that will benefit them throughout their professional career. These skills are introduced at various times and are inherent in the operation of the athletic training program at ECU. For example, students learn to develop skills in the cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains as sophomores through their involvement in the daily operation of the athletic training facility, through their introduction to athletic training policies and procedures, athletic training equipment and patient care protocols. As sophomores, students are exposed to the continuum of care when athletes are injured by participating in the injury assessment, management, follow-up care and other procedures associated with injury management. They are also exposed to documentation, referral processes, coaches meetings and physician interactions. Not only are students learning to develop athletic training skills, they are also learning to develop interpersonal communication skills and tackle issues in human relations. This allows students to go back into the classroom, gain further exposure, enter the laboratory for practical application, and finally the clinical environment to master the skills. This helps students to learn how to

12 handle responsibility, better understand the expectations placed upon athletic trainers and ultimately better prepare for an entry-level position in athletic training. 5.2 Clinical Education Rationale Athletic training students enrolled in ECU-ATEP will become clinically proficient in various injury wrapping, strapping, evaluation, and treatment techniques. These techniques will be taught first in the classroom where the student will learn WHAT they will need to know to be an athletic trainer. The student will be tested on the information taught and will be considered competent if a grade of C or better is received in the course. Next, the student will be assessed on their clinical proficiency and HOW the clinical skill is correctly performed. The Approved Clinical Instructor (ACI) will assess the clinical skill for proficiency. If the ATS correctly demonstrates the task, the skill will be so noted. Lastly, ATS s will be assigned to learn WHY the learned techniques are used in the practice of athletic training. This will be accomplished by assignment to various on and off-campus clinical experiences. 5.3 Clinical Definitions The following guidelines include role delineation for athletic training students. Clinical Instructors and students are expected to uphold these guidelines during any and all clinical experiences, either on or off campus. Athletic Training Student Requirements 1. Each ATS must undergo four full semesters of clinical experiences. Prior to being admitted into the program, all students must attain CPR and First Aid certification. Upon acceptance, all ATS s must maintain these certifications throughout the duration of their time in the ATEP. 2. The ATEP offers annual opportunities for students to obtain/update these certification requirements. They may also be obtained through the American Red Cross. 3. Each ATS must purchase liability insurance annually. This is available through the department each fall semester for purchase. Direct Supervision 1. Direct supervision is defined as the constant visual and auditory interaction between the athletic training student (ATS) and a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), or otherwise known as an Approved Clinical Instructor (ACI). The ATC or ACI is available to physically intervene on behalf of the patient during the educational experience. 2. Only ACI s can evaluate clinical proficiencies. Clinical Supervision 1. Supervision is defined as a clinical experience that involves daily visual and auditory contact between the ATS and an ACI, or a Clinical Instructor (CI). A CI may be any approved allied health care provider competent and qualified in his/her field of expertise. 2. The clinical supervisor is available to plan, direct and guide the ATS s clinical experience, but only the ACI can evaluate the student s mastery of the clinical skills and proficiencies. Unsupervised Experience 1. Defined as any clinical experience in which the ATS is acting without the physical presence of an ATC/ACI or CI, thus eliminating the ability of the supervisor to intervene on behalf of the patient. 2. An ATS will function in the role of an unsupervised ATS when they are unsupervised. Student Responsibilities 1. Always represent yourself appropriately 2. Be reliable and on time for clinicals. 3. Never, ever violate patient confidentiality. 4. Maintain professionalism at all times. 5. Communicate with your instructors and supervisors. 6. Study and prepare for clinical evaluations. 7. Display initiative in the clinical setting. 8. Portray a positive attitude regarding your learning experience. 9. Follow all rules and regulations of the clinical site and site supervisor. 10. Report any problems or concerns immediately to the program director.

13 Clinician Responsibilities 1. Uphold your obligations to supervise the athletic training student(s). 2. Be a reliable resource for consultation. 3. Provide constructive feedback in a professional manner. 4. Display professional ethics and appropriate practices at all times. 5. Communicate with your students and the ATEP staff. 6. Prepare students for clinical proficiency evaluations. 7. Seek and develop teachable moments. 8. Do not use students as merely free tech labor. 9. Follow all rules and regulations regarding the ATEP clinical program. 10. Report any problems or concerns immediately to the program director. 5.4 Foundational Behaviors of Professional Practice These basic behaviors permeate every aspect of professional practice of athletic training and should be incorporated into instruction in every part of the athletic training education program. The behaviors in this section comprise the application of the common values of the athletic training profession. Primacy of the Patient Recognize sources of conflict of interest that can impact the patient s health Know and apply the commonly accepted standards for patient confidentiality Provide the best health care available for the patient Advocate for the needs of the patient Teamed Approach to Practice Recognize the unique skills and abilities of other health care professionals Understand the scope of practice of other health care professionals Understand and execute duties within the identified scope of practice for athletic trainers Include the patient (and family, where appropriate) in the decision making process Demonstrate the ability to work with others in effecting positive patient outcomes Legal Practice Practice athletic training in a legally competent manner Recognize the need to document compliance with the laws that govern athletic training Understand the consequences of violating the laws that govern athletic training Ethical Practice Understand and comply with NATA s Code of Ethics and the BOC s Standards of Practice Understand the consequences of violating NATA s Code of Ethics and the BOC s Standards of Practice Understand and comply with other codes of ethics, as applicable Advancing Knowledge Critically examine the body of knowledge in athletic training and related fields Use evidence-based practice as a foundation for the delivery of care Understand the connection between continuing education and the improvement of athletic training practice Disseminate new knowledge in athletic training to fellow athletic trainers, patients, other health care professionals, others as necessary Cultural Competence Understand the cultural differences of patients attitudes and behaviors toward health care Demonstrate knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and skills necessary to achieve optimal health outcomes for diverse patient populations Demonstrate knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and skills necessary to work respectfully and effectively with diverse populations and in a diverse work environment

14 Professionalism Advocate for the profession Demonstrate honesty and integrity Exhibit compassion and empathy Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills 5.5 Educational Competencies The following are educational objectives that have been identified by the JRC-AT as educational competencies required of entry-level athletic training education programs. The educational competencies encompass three specific domains: Cognitive, Psychomotor, and affective. Cognitive includes knowledge, intellectual skills, comprehension, etc. Psychomotor includes motor skills, and Affective includes attitudes and values. The educational competencies are presented throughout the formal instruction of the courses listed above. The following twelve (12) major content areas provide the framework for establishing and evaluating educational competency: Risk Management and Injury Prevention Pathology of Injuries and Illnesses Assessment and Evaluation Acute Care of Injury and Illness Pharmacology Therapeutic Modalities Therapeutic Exercise General Medical Conditions and Disabilities Nutritional Aspects of Injury and Illness Psychosocial Intervention and Referral Health Care Administration Professional Development and Responsibilities 5.6 Role Delineation The BOC Exam is not actually based on educational competencies but on the 6 Domains of Athletic Training as defined by the Role Delineation Studies. The competencies are used to teach the skills necessary for the day to day requirements of being an athletic trainer. It is assumed that mastery of the competencies are being evaluated and documented by the individual Athletic Training Education Programs therefore it is no longer necessary to test individual competencies. The 6 domains are: Domain I Prevention Domain II Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis Domain III Immediate Care Domain IV Treatment, Rehabilitation, and Reconditioning Domain V Organization and Administration Domain VI Professional Responsibility 5.7 Clinical Education Overview Athletic training students at East Central University will have exposure to athletic training educational competencies and clinical proficiencies through coursework and laboratories. Integration of think knowledge and experience occurs during the clinical education courses. Junior students will undergo Clinical I and Clinical II, while senior students will undergo Clinical III and the Clinical IV. The goal of clinical education is to provide the students with hands-on experience that allows them to practice integrating the knowledge and skills they have learned in the classroom. This enables them a real opportunity to practice and perfect their skills in preparation for BOC Exam and an entry-level position in athletic training. While the BOC Exam requires that the examinee only perform the skills, ECU-ATEP requires more of its students. ECU-ATEP believes that while performing a proficiency is important, the reasoning behind why the proficiency is being performed

15 is just as important. Therefore each student must not only perform the proficiency but must also verbalize why that proficiency is being performed. Thus they must be able to understand, explain, and demonstrate the skills. 5.8 Clinical Proficiencies During all 4 Clinical courses students will be required to complete a Clinical Proficiencies Notebook for that particular course. The notebook contains 3 sections, Peer Evaluations (PE), Proficiencies (Prof), and Learning-Over Time (LOT). Students will work with fellow students practicing individual skills (Peer Evaluation). Students will work with an ACI demonstrating proficiency of the skills practiced during Peer Evaluations (Proficient). Students will work with an ACI demonstrating mastery of the skill proficiencies over the course of students clinical education. Learning is evaluated, as students progress through clinical courses (Learning-Over Time). Clinical I Clinical II Clinical III Clinical IV Peer Evaluations Peer Evaluations Peer Evaluations Peer Evaluations Proficiencies Proficiencies Proficiencies Proficiencies LOT I LOT II LOT III & IV ECU-ATEP students must complete at least 75% of all Clinical Proficiencies prior to registering for the BOC exam. 5.9 Clinical Notebook During the four clinical rotations there will be a notebook component of each course. The purpose of the notebook is to help guide each student individually through the learning process by helping to address strong and weak points. Once these points have been discovered the clinical instructor will help guide the student so that they might address and strengthen the weak points and not become so dependent on their strong points Clinical Rotations There are a total of 2 practicum rotations and 4 clinical rotations. Sophomore Fall: Sophomore Practicum I Sophomore Spring: Sophomore Practicum II The two practicum rotations occur during the athletic training students sophomore fall and spring semesters. The student will be exposed to four rotations (2 per semester): Upper Extremity, Lower Extremity, Equipment Intensive, and General Medical. Junior Fall: Clinical I Acute Care of Injuries and Illnesses Risk Management and Injury Prevention Therapeutic Modalities Senior Fall: Clinical III Conditioning and Rehabilitative Exercise Medical Conditions and Disabilities Pharmacology Junior Spring: Clinical II Nutritional Aspects of Injuries and Illnesses Orthopedic Clinical Examination and Diagnosis Pathology of Injuries and Illnesses Senior Spring: Clinical IV Health Care Administration Professional Development and Responsibility Psychosocial Intervention and Referral The four clinical rotations start during the athletic training student s junior year and continue until they graduate as a senior. It is during these clinical courses that the student uses the information that they were taught didactically in class and apply it to real life situations and demonstrate proficiency in the required athletic training skills Confidentiality Athletic Training Students will have access to private information, including student-athlete s personal and medical information. The student-athlete s medical and insurance files are not to be left out in the view of the public. Do not discuss a student-athlete s injury outside of the athletic training room. Failure to comply with this policy will result in immediate dismissal from the ECU-ATEP ECU s Communicable Disease Policy It is the general policy of the University that applicable state and federal laws pertaining to contagious or infectious diseases, all matters of public health, as well as those governing discrimination and privacy shall be appropriately observed and followed in its operation. All University personnel are expected to cooperate with authorized public

16 health officials in resolving threatening situations which may arise. Recent events have brought attention to numerous communicable diseases including AIDS, mumps, measles, and rubella. Critically important is an increasingly large body of information that clearly demonstrates that AIDS is not transmitted by any form of casual interpersonal contact. The causative virus is actually surprisingly fragile, and does not survive and multiply in the air, on inanimate objects, or on environmental surfaces. It does not swim across pools or fly. Medical research studies in households and schools have demonstrated convincingly and repeatedly that the risk of transmission of AIDS is exclusively that of intimate sexual contact and shared needles and that transmission in an ordinary academic, domestic, or work setting does not occur. It is known that HTLV-III is present in the blood of most people with AIDS and ARC, and in some who are healthy carriers; thus, exposure to contaminated blood by sharing needles is dangerous. That many Americans continue to believe that AIDS can be acquired from a drinking glass, toilet seat, or one s casual companion undoubtedly reflects not just misinformation, but fear. Current knowledge thus indicates that college and university students or employees with AIDS, ARC, or a positive HTLV-III antibody test do not pose a health risk to other students or employees in a usual academic or residential setting. The Public Health Service has stated that there is no risk created by living in the same house as an infected person, caring for an AIDS patient, eating food handled by an infected person, being coughed or sneezed on by an infected person, casual kissing, or swimming in a pool with an infected person. Education and communication form the basis of the institution s strategy for dealing with the issues raised by communicable diseases on campus. Based on current medical findings and recommendations of the American College Health Association, the Federal Centers for Disease Control and the Oklahoma State Department of Health Bulletin, East Central University has established administrative guidelines and educational strategies for students, faculty and/or staff with serious communicable diseases. The University recognizes that no single policy statement can govern every situation which may arise; thus, individual cases shall be considered on their own needs and merits. The University will continue to develop and review guidelines, educational programs and resources to meet the needs of all its students and employees. Institutional Policy Statement and Procedure on Serious Communicable Diseases I. Campus Life A. Individuals with a serious communicable disease should have the same rights as any other person - free of discrimination on the basis of their infection, but will comply with University policy and procedures contingent on medical recommendations. B. Housing - On campus housing will be made available to persons with communicable diseases under the same conditions as applicable to any individual, but will comply with federal, state, local, and University policy and procedure in relation to the disease. Requests by the afflicted individual for unique accommodations will be given every reasonable consideration, where possible, to meet the special housing needs of that individual. Precautions will be taken on the advice of appropriate public or private health science professionals. C. Class Attendance and Laboratories - Laboratory instructors, workers, and students should follow safe procedures that would prevent transmission of body fluids. In the event of laboratory accidents that break the skin, precautions should be exercised to prevent transmission of body fluid. Laboratory procedures that involve blood samples, muscle biopsies and other biological materials should be collected and handled with care using recommended procedures. All departments should develop guidelines for laboratory procedures when dealing with communicable diseases. D. Athletic and Sports Activities - Persons with communicable diseases should seek counseling concerning participation in athletic or sports activities. Sports activities can result in bleeding or open wounds. Individuals coming into contact with such injuries in any way should use utmost caution. Procedures should be developed by all departments to cover such incidents. E. Food Handling - Persons involved in the preparation or serving of food or beverages should maintain current health certificates and follow current health standard recommendations. Persons identified as having a communicable disease will abide by federal, state, local, and University procedures in the performance of their duties.

17 II. Counseling and Health Services A. East Central University will make all reasonable effort to provide referral for students, faculty and/or staff for counseling or health services in community and state agencies. The Student Services Office/Health Services Center will maintain information regarding sources of assistance available to students, faculty and staff. B. Confidentiality - Confidentiality must be carefully maintained in accordance with all legal requirements. The patient s right to confidential treatment should be protected and the associated medical records should be kept confidential in accordance with existing institutional and legal requirements. East Central University will make all reasonable efforts to insure that such information is kept confidential. In addition, other University personnel will be made aware of the necessity for confidentiality. III. Responsibility of Individual Infected with Communicable Diseases East Central University emphasizes that individuals who now they have a communicable disease have a special responsibility to protect others from this infection. This responsibility includes appropriate conduct in situations where the infection could likely be transmitted. Behavior contrary to this responsibility may be considered as cause for disciplinary action by the University. IV. Special Needs The future may require difficult decisions concerning the rights of the individual having a communicable disease, the need for medical or psychological assistance to the infected individual, and the protection of the welfare of the larger community. To facilitate such decision making and to provide academic counseling or health care needs, University staff members may find it necessary to seek the assistance of a limited number of key University personnel. Such consultation will take place only with the consent of the student or employee involved, unless consent is refused and inaction is judged to endanger the welfare of others. In all cases, steps will be taken to protect the identity of those involved and utilize only data pertinent to the decision making process Academic Fees and Costs of the ATEP The following fees and variable expenses may be incurred by the students participating in the program: tuition and university fees, books, immunizations, liability malpractice insurance, uniforms/clothing, CPR certification, OSBI background checks, and travel expenses for clinical education. Detailed information regarding fees and expenses can be obtained from the program director. 6.0 Clinical Hours 6.1 Information At the beginning of each term it is your responsibility to supply the Certified Staff with a copy of your class schedule. An athletic training room schedule will be developed. A flexible personal schedule is necessary as weekend and holiday work is often required. If for some reason you need to miss your scheduled athletic training room time, it is your responsibility to find a replacement. Do not ask a certified staff member to find you a replacement. However, make sure to inform a certified staff member that you will not be there as well as the name of the person that will be replacing you. Each athletic training student is responsible to maintain an accurate record of clinical hours performed weekly. These record sheets are to be signed by a Certified Staff Member and placed into you permanent file at the end of each semester. Failure to maintain an accurate record and failure to have the hours verified will result in loss of clinical hours. At least 75% of the student s clinical experiences must occur under the direct supervision of an ACI or CI who is an ATC. 6.2 Documentation of Hours Each Practicum and Clinical course has a minimum number of required hours that an athletic training student must obtain in order to complete that particular course. Practicum I 90 hours, Practicum II 90 hours, Clinical I 250 hours, Clinical II 250 hours, Clinical III 250 hours, and Clinical IV 350 hours. Each week the student will turn in a completed Clinical Hour Log at the beginning of the class. Failure to turn in a completed log at the beginning of the class will result in a 10 hour deduction. If a student wishes to obtain and athletic training job in Texas they will have to pass the Texas Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers State Licensure Exam. In order to be eligible to sit for the exam an athletic trainer must be able to

18 show a minimum of 1800 clock hours, distributed over a minimum of 3 years. It is the student s responsibility to keep accurate records if they are interested in taking this exam. 6.3 Attendance Policy Athletic Training is a career where every class is important. If a student feels that it is unnecessary for them to attend class, then the staff suggests that they either transfer to another degree program or to another university. Missing class will not be tolerated and if excessive are grounds for dismissal. Clinical hours (in-services, assigned athletic training room hours, and assigned one-on-one weekly meetings with ACI/CI s) will be treated as classroom hours. This means that students will be in the athletic training room on time at the top of the hour. Students will be awarded two 5 minute grace periods but if they abuse that privilege more than two times in a semester they will loose the privilege of the 5 minute grace period and will have to be on time no exceptions. If a student is going to be late, it is their responsibility to call the athletic training room and let the GA on duty know that they will be late and that they have a legitimate and verifiable reason. Athletic training students (Clinical or Practicum) will be granted 2 excused absences a semester from scheduled times to take care of personal business. If a student is going to need to be absent they must ask permission at least 7 days before they will be absent. Any absence over 2, that was not excused, or that was requested inside of 7 days will result in a 10 hour deduction. Any absence over 4 will result in a 20 deduction and the student being written-up. Athletics is a unique field that operates during nontraditional hours. In order to gain a true understanding of the profession, athletic training students will be required to be in attendance during those unique time frames. These time frames include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays. It is recommended that if working during these times is undesirable for athletic training students that they find a different profession. 6.4 Athletic Training In-Service Programs These are presented to the athletic training student staff to provide insights into the various fields of sports medicine and new trends and/ or techniques. We will conduct these as needed and on a regular basis. These meetings are MANADATORY. Only a member of the Athletic Training Staff may excuse you from attendance, in advance. Should you have some ideas for topics or speakers, your input would be greatly appreciated. Dress for these sessions is informal or casual unless otherwise noted. 6.5 Student Employment Policy ECU-ATEP students choosing to work outside must make sure that those work schedules do not interfere with the hours they will need to pass clinical. If a student s job is interfering with their ability to work their clinical assignments the student will have to decide whether they want to quit the ECU-ATEP or their job. 6.6 Role of the Athletic Training Student 1. Assist Staff Athletic Trainers and GA s with daily athletic training room operations. 2. Cover practices and events, both home and away. 3. Identify environmental conditions that place an athlete at risk. 4. Help prevent injuries by the use of taping, padding & strengthening exercises. 5. Recognize and evaluate common athletic injuries. 6. Administer first aid to injured athletes. 7. Rehabilitate injuries under a doctor s direction. 8. Assist in athletic training room record keeping, including computer entry. 9. Assist in maintenance and inventory of supplies. 10. Participate in continuing education through in-service presentations, seminars, handouts, and videos. 11. Always work in a professional manner 6.7 Role of the Unsupervised Athletic Training Student Students must posses current CPR/First Aid certification and are restricted to performing the following duties and responsibilities as they relate to their previous training and experience, as well as conforming to state practice act(s) and regulations.

19 I. Qualified duties of ATS without direct supervision include: 1. Apply first aid and CPR skills when injuries occur 2. Apply RICE principle to acute injuries when occur 3. Activate emergency action plan 4. Apply splints to acute injuries for stabilization during transport 5. Control bleeding and apply wound dressings 6. Apply taping and/or bracing for prevention and/or protection 7. Apply stretching programs already in place for athletes 8. Conduct a brief injury assessment to determine the need for referral II. Unacceptable duties of the unsupervised ATC: 1. Make a return-to-play decision (host ATC or head coach makes this) 2. Utilize and apply electrical modalities unsupervised 3. Full, clinical evaluations of new injuries 4. Initiate, change or progress treatment and rehab plans If traveling unsupervised, Athletic Training Students will seek the assistance of the host ATC when appropriate. The student must also contact and consult with a member of the ECU athletic training staff regarding all new injuries and/or changes in previous injuries. 6.8 Disciplinary Action Policy Actions for Missing or Being Late 1. The first time a student is late they will be docked 10 clinical hours. 2. The second time a student is late they will be docked 10 clinical hours and will have a disciplinary meeting with the athletic training staff. 3. The third time a student is late they will be docked 10 clinical hours and be written up, that additional disciplinary action will depend on how many times they have been written up. If a student completely misses an assigned athletic training room time, with out any previous notification, they will be docked 25 clinical hours and will and be written up, that additional disciplinary action will depend on how many times they have been written up. Write-Up Policy 1. The first time the student will meet with the staff to discuss the student s actions and their desire to continue with ECU-ATEP. The athletic training student will receive a 15 hour penalty. 2. The second time the student will meet with the staff to discuss their future with ECU-ATEP. They will receive a 25 hour penalty and will be suspended from the program for 2 weeks. 3. The third time the student will be suspended from ECU-ATEP for the remainder of the year and will have to reapply to the program after the suspension is over. 7.0 Dress Code 7.1 Athletic Training Room Dress Code Athletic training students are representing the ECU-athletic training room and the university while working; as a result they must appear professional. In addition, any athlete or coach (whether visiting or not) should be able to immediately identify a member of the athletic training staff when in need of medical assistance. This dress code allows for easy recognition of the members of the ECU athletic training staff giving them a professional appearance, adding credibility of their. When dressing for work, contemplate on whether the outfit is professional enough to be worn in a physician s office, physical therapy clinic, or hospital. The athletic training staff will deem what dress is appropriate. Each student is required to adhere to the dress code. The dress code is in effect at all times: treatment hours, 1. Collared shirts of any color/brand are acceptable when performing clinical hours. 2. Shirts with inappropriate logos beer, sexual content, etc., are not allowed. 3. Tank Tops and sleeveless shirts are allowed, but only on the practice field. 4. Shorts are acceptable but must have a minimum of a 5 inseam.

20 5. Jeans are acceptable for on-site clinical hours and practices but not for events or for off-site clinical hours. When worn jeans must be neat, with no holes or rips. 6. Take pride in looking professional. Clothes should be ironed and a belt should be worn when dress attire is required. Clothes that are wrinkled or soiled are not acceptable. 7. Pants or shirts with rips, tears or holes in them are not allowed. 8. Do not wear other employers' clothes. 9. Do not wear clothing with other schools logos on it in the athletic training rooms, at practice, or when traveling. 10. Baseball caps, visors, stocking caps, or any other type of hat are not to be worn in the athletic training rooms. 11. Sandals, flip-flops, any opened toe shoes are not allowed. These shoes violate OSHA Guidelines. 12. Spiked heels and high-heeled go-go boots are not allowed. These shoes make it difficult to perform the job and are not professional. 7.2 Game Dress Code Each student is required to adhere to the dress code which is in effect for all home and away games. Remember that athletic training students are not only representing ECU-ATEP, but also the profession they are trying to become a part of. People are always watching athletic trainers on the sideline during a game whether it is realized it or not. 1. An ECU-ATEP collared shirt must be worn for all home and away games. The only exception is Men s and Women s Basketball where dressing up and wearing clothing that mirrors the coaching staff is required. Collared shirts must be tucked in at all times; this includes both men and women. 2. Khaki shorts (minimum of 5 inseam), khaki pants, or black wind/rain pants must be worn at al home and away games. Shorts or pants with holes or tears in them are not allowed. 3. A belt must always be worn and clothes should wrinkle free that means ironed if necessary. 4. An ECU-ATEP t-shirt may be worn during field set-up and taping. T-shirts must be tucked in at all times; this includes both men and women. 5. Mesh shorts may be worn during field set-up but not during the game. No jeans or flip flops are to be worn during field set-up and taping. 6. When traveling and dressing for a game ask the head coach of the team what he/she prefers. When in doubt dress in the same type of attire that the head coach is wearing. 7.3 Hair/Facial Hair Style A professional appearance includes good personal hygiene. Hair should be kept clean and orderly. Facial hair will be permitted as long as they are neat and appropriate. 7.4 Appearance Body piercing should not become a distraction to the patient and will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis and determined to be appropriate or in appropriate by the athletic training staff. 8.0 Relationship of the Athletic Training Student to Others 8.1 Athletic Training Student and Certified Staff Athletic Trainers The Staff Athletic Trainers are your supervisors. You should follow their directions at all times since they are directly responsible for you and your actions. Feel free to discuss anything with them at any time. You are not only here to serve but to learn. Every athletic training student must maintain good lines of communication regarding injuries and assignments. Each athletic training student assigned to an Certified Athletic Trainer must submit a daily injury report to the Certified Athletic Trainer in charge of that particular sport, by dropping it in his/her mailbox or giving it to him/her in person, by noon each day. Each athletic training student that requests that a Certified Athletic Trainer examine an athlete must be present to give injury details and current status and to record findings of the evaluation. The staff will make every attempt to help educate and prepare you, but ultimately it is your responsibility to inquire and ask questions. 8.2 Athletic Training Student and Graduate Assistants The Graduate Assistants are considered to be staff. You are to follow their directions. They are responsible to help educate you and assist in the smooth running of the athletic training room. GA s serve as the link between staff and students.

21 8.3 Athletic Training Student and Other Athletic Training Students There are no head athletic training students, but there are students who hold greater responsibilities. These individuals will always be Clinical students and are responsible and accountable for athletic training aspects such as taping, treatment, field set-up, and other ATS student help delegation. Clinical students should be treated with the respect that that particular honor deserves. If they ask you to help or to do something then you as either an equal or lower level student should do that task. If there is ever a problem with another student no matter what it is you should bring that problem/concern to the attention of either a GA or a staff member. DO NOT make derogatory remarks or downgrade your fellow athletic trainers. 8.4 Athletic Training Student and Student-Athlete Your relationship with the athletes should remain on a professional level at all times. You are never to reveal a diagnosis to an injured athlete. That is to be handled by the Certified Staff. Often what you do with the athletes during off-hours reflects back on you and the staff. Personal relationships can cause problems and are to be discouraged. You are here to help the athlete, but are not here to be their servant. All athletes should be treated the same whether they are first team or tenth team. If you have a problem with an athlete, let the staff athletic trainer know so that the problem can be dealt with through the proper channels. It is in your best interest and the best interest of ECU-ATEP that there is no dating between the athletic training students and the athletes. Health care professionals place a strong emphasis on an active listening approach. However, don t misinterpret an athlete s problem invitation for involvement. Be aware of the athlete s road to successes and where their mind set may be. Continue to recognize the potential problems before they arise and retain the professionalism of an athletic trainer. 8.5 Athletic Training Student and Team Physician As an athletic training student you will have the opportunity to get to know and work with our Team Physicians and the other medical specialists associated with our program. You can learn a great deal just by watching them work and listening to them discuss injuries. Fell free to ask questions at any time. In general, staff athletic trainers will do most communication with the doctors regarding injuries. However, if you are called upon to report to the doctors or assist them, be sure you have the current injury report to help you give them detailed information when reporting. Be sure to follow their orders immediately and efficiently when assisting them and record any remarks, findings, and procedures performed by the physician. It is possible, as well as encouraged, to accompany athletes to doctor s appointments, and even into the operating room with the physician s permission since these are excellent learning opportunities. 8.6 Athletic Training Student and Coaches This is an area, which is most important. You will keep out of trouble if you learn to get along with the coaches. As an athletic training student, however, you should never discuss injuries with the coach. All injury information will come from the staff athletic trainer. If you are covering a sport, you should make a daily injury report to the coach. The athletic training student must, at all times, maintain a good line of communication with all coaches. The athletic training student is considered part of the athletic team staff, not a team member. You should conduct yourself accordingly. When traveling alone with an athletic team, the unsupervised athletic training student is responsible to the head coach. Therefore, make sure to assist the head coach in any reasonable way, abide by all team rules and regulations, and abide by the time schedule as established by the coach, unless other arrangements are made with the knowledge of that coach. If a problem with either team personnel or a coach should arise, it should be discussed immediately with the Certified Athletic Training Staff. NEVER LET ANYTHING BUILD UP!!! 8.7 Athletic Training Student and Student Manager You are no more important than a manager. There should be a good working relationship between the two groups. You are to help the managers whenever they need it. When on the road, help them unpack and pack the bus or vans. 8.8 Athletic Training Student and Pro-Scouts This is an area that is very touchy. Under no circumstances should you discuss anything (injuries, personality, ability, etc.) with a pro-scout. All information will come from the ATEP-Coordinator only. This will prevent contraindications between what you say and the ATEP-Coordinator or coach. Remember what you say may cause a player not to be drafted as high. 8.9 Athletic Training Student and Media The media will be around, do not discuss the athletes injuries or anything about the team with them. All injury reports will come from the Head Coach, ATEP-Coordinator, or Sports Information Department. Do not become a source

22 close to the team. Learn to say, see the ATEP-Coordinator, no comment, and see the coach. This will keep you and the program out of trouble Athletic Training Student and Student Body and/or the General Public Often you will be confronted with questions regarding the health of a star athlete. This information is considered confidential to everyone outside of the immediate family (doctors, athletic trainers, coaches, team members) and should not be discussed outside the athletic training facility. All information is released by the Head Coach through the Sports Information Department Athletic Training Student and Administration Always remember that we are part of a big family, the Athletic Department. It always helps to have contacts in the department. We all will help each other at some time. Each person in the department should be treated with the utmost respect. When members of the administration are in the athletic training facility, make sure to act your best. 9.0 Policy Changes 9.1 Description The above policies, procedures, and guidelines ( ) are subject to change at any time with out prior notification.