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Clinical Experiences Overview
Athletic training students admitted into the Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) are required to complete six (6) clinical experience (CE) courses at Bethany College. Students enrolled in each CE are full time undergraduate students that have met appropriate technical standards for program admission, have been formally admitted, have appropriate immunizations and hold current CPR, Emergency Response, and AED Certificates.
The CE contributes to the learning over time concept of instruction. Proficiencies are initially instructed and evaluated in the curriculum. The CE requires the reintroduction and reassessment of clinical proficiencies. Clinical Instructors (CI’s) are expected to provide “daily personal/verbal contact at the site of supervision between the athletic training student and the certified athletic trainer who plans, directs, advises, and evaluates the students athletic training experience.” During each semester, athletic training students will be required to demonstrate clinical competencies under the supervision of the assigned clinical instructor. These competencies are designed to measure progress made in the clinical application of athletic training skills. A copy of these competencies, and the dates when they are completed is kept in each student’s file.
The CE will begin during the fall term of the student’s sophomore year. Students shall be assigned field experiences related to the primary focus of the clinical course. All clinical experiences are to be supervised by certified athletic trainers at Bethany College or other allied professional clinical instructors. Students progress through each experience as they have demonstrated mastery of required content. Students are expected to complete an average 15 hours per week field experience during the semester. At the conclusion of the six CE courses, students will have 800-900 hours of clinical experience.
The CE will be assigned by the Program Director in collaboration with the Head Athletic Trainer at Bethany College and the Athletic Training Student (ATS). At no time should the ATS be allowed to serve as replacement for regular clinical staff.
The first term experience introduction (AT 200) will include content in general training room operations, equipment intensive sport, a male or a female sport at Bethany College and a high school outreach experience. Proficiencies assigned during this clinical experience will be instructed and assessed by the clinical instructor.
The second term clinical experience (AT 301) immerses the athletic training student in general training room operations, upper and lower extremity injury evaluations, male or female sports at Bethany College and an orthopedic clinical rotation. Proficiencies assigned during this clinical experience will be instructed and assessed by the assigned clinical instructor.
The third term clinical experience II (AT 302) exposes each student to general athletic training room operations, upper and lower extremity injury evaluations, a male or a female sport, and equipment intensive sports at Bethany College. Proficiencies assigned during this clinical experience will be instructed and assessed by the clinical instructor.
The fourth term clinical experience III (AT 403) includes assessment related to sports as well as both male and female athletes at Bethany College. This clinical will enable the ATS to experience upper or lower body evaluations and rehabilitation, and a male or a female sport at Bethany College. It also includes an orthopedic clinical rotation and a second high school outreach exposure. Proficiencies assigned during this clinical experience will be instructed and assessed by the clinical instructor.
The fifth term clinical experience IV (AT 404) includes assessment related to nutrition and general medical disorders. This clinical will enable the ATS to experience upper or lower body evaluations and rehabilitation and a male or a female sport at Bethany College. It also includes a rehabilitation center clinical rotation and experience in a school nurse’s office or the local medical doctor’s office. Proficiencies assigned during this clinical experience will be instructed and assessed by the clinical instructor.
The sixth term clinical experience V (AT 405) will integrate organization and administration skills. It is designed as a capstone experience that helps the ATS to focus on preparations for the BOC examination, securing an entry-level position, and/or prepare for graduate study. Athletic training students may be assigned a men or women’s team sport. Proficiencies assigned during this clinical experience will be instructed and assessed by the clinical instructor.
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