The mission of the ATP is to provide a comprehensive program of academic coursework and field experience that will educate athletic training students for entry-level positions in the profession of athletic training. The ATP strives to meet the standards, educational competencies, and clinical proficiencies for athletic training education through professional service, research activities, and curriculum design. The ATP abides by the policies and procedures as set forth by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA), Board of Certification (BOC), and the Kansas Board of Healing Arts.

Goals and Objectives of the ATP

Standard 1. Students will demonstrate an understanding of evidence-based practice concepts and their application to essential clinical decision-making and critical examination of athletic training practice.

Goals:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of evidence-based practice through oral and visual examination of competency testing on skill sheets.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of evidence-based practice through written examination.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of evidence-based practice through current literature reviews on case study projects and presentations.

Objectives:

  1. 90% of students will score 90% or higher on each competency testing skill sheet and practical exam in HPS 350 (e.g., c-spine, shoulder, elbow, etc...), HPS 351 (e.g., ankle, knee, hip, etc.鈥�), and HPS 352 (e.g., respiratory, infectious diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, etc.鈥�) as evaluated by the Instructor/Preceptor.
  2. 80% of students will score 80% or higher on each written examination in HPS 350, HPS 351, and HPS 352
  3. 80% of students will score 80% or higher on each case study project and presentation in HPS 350, HPS 351, and HPS 352.
Standard 2:  Students will develop and implement strategies and programs to prevent the incidence and/or severity of injuries and optimize their clients/patients overall health and quality of life. (Prevention and Health Promotion).

Goals:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of prevention and health promotion through oral and visual examination of competency testing on skill sheets.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of prevention and health promotion through written examination.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of prevention and health promotion through current literature review on case study projects and presentations. 

Objectives:

  1. 90% of students will score 90% or higher on each competency testing skill sheet and practical exam in HPS 114 (e.g., universal precautions, a bronchodilator, OPA/NPA, etc.鈥�) HPS 130 (e.g., ankle taping, wrist and hand taping, hip/pelvis wrapping, etc.鈥�), and HPS 331 (e.g., foot injury, spine injury, shoulder injury management, etc...) as evaluated by the Instructor/Preceptor.
  2. 80% of students will score 80% or higher on each written examination in HPS 114, HPS 331, HP 331, and HPS 440.
  3. 80% of students will score 80% or higher on each project and presentation in HPS 440.
Standard 3. Students will demonstrate the ability to possess strong clinical examination skills in order to accurately diagnosis and effectively treat their patients. (Clinical Diagnosis and Evaluation)

Goals:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of clinical examination and diagnosis through oral examination of competency testing on skill sheets.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of clinical examination and diagnosis through written and practical examinations.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of clinical examination and diagnosis through current literature review on case study projects and presentation.

Objectives:

  1. 90% of students will score 90% or higher on each competency testing skill sheet and practical exam in HPS 350 (e.g., c-spine, shoulder, elbow, etc...), HPS 351 (e.g., ankle, knee, hip, etc...), and HPS 352 (e.g., respiratory, infectious diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, etc...) as evaluated by the Instructor/Preceptor.
  2. 80% of students will score 80% or higher on each written examination in HPS 350, HPS 351, and HPS 352.
  3. 80% of students will score 80% or higher on each case study project and presentation in HPS 350, HPS 351, and HPS 352.
Standard 4:  Students will demonstrate knowledge and skills in the evaluation and immediate management of acute injuries and illnesses. (Acute Care of Injuries and Illnesses).

Goals:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of acute care of injuries and illnesses through oral and visual examination of competency testing on skill sheets.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of acute care of injuries and illnesses through written examination.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of acute care of injuries and illnesses through current literature review on case study projects and presentation. 

Objectives:

  1. 90% of students will score 90% or higher on each competency testing skill sheet and practical exam in HPS 114 (e.g., universal precautions, a bronchodilator, OPA/NPA, etc.) and HPS 331 (e.g., foot injury, spine injury, shoulder injury management, etc.) as evaluated by the Instructor/Preceptor.
  2. 80% of students will score 80% or higher on each written examination in HPS 114 and HPS 331.
  3. 80% of students will score 80% or higher on each project and presentation in HPS 114 and HPS 331.
Standard 5. Students will demonstrate the ability to assess the patient鈥檚 status using clinician-and patient-oriented outcome measures to determine the stage of healing, goals, and therapeutic intervention to maximize the patient鈥檚 participation and health-related quality of life. (Therapeutic Interventions)

Goals:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of therapeutic interventions through oral examination of competency testing on skills sheets.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of therapeutic interventions through written and practical examinations, quizzes, and homework assignments.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of therapeutic interventions through current literature review on case study projects and presentation.

Objectives:

  1. 90% of students will score 90% of higher on each competency testing skill sheet and practical exam in HPS 450 (e.g., ultrasound, electrical stimulation, massage, etc...), and HPS 451 (e.g., neuromuscular control, plyometrics, balance/proprioception, etc.鈥�) as evaluated by the Instructor/Preceptor.
  2. 80% of students will score 80% of higher on each written examination in HS 301, HPS 450, and HPS 451.
  3. 80% of students will score 80% or higher on each case study project and presentation in HS 301, HPS 450, and HPS 451.
Standard 6:  Students will demonstrate the ability to recognize clients/patients exhibiting abnormal social, emotional, and mental behaviors. (Psychosocial Strategies and Referral).

Goals:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of psychological strategies and referral through oral examination of competency testing on skills sheets.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of psychological strategies and referrals through written and practical examinations, quizzes, and homework assignments.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of psychological strategies and referrals through current literature review on case study projects and presentations.

Objectives:

  1. 90% of students will score 90% or higher on competency testing skill sheet and practical exam in HPS 331 (e.g., psychological intervention and referral), HPS 451 (e.g., psychological intervention-rehabilitation), and HPS 352 (e.g., mental health issues) as evaluated by the Instructor/Preceptor.
  2. 80% of students will score 80% or higher on Exam 1 in HPS 331 and HPS 451, and Exam 4 in HPS 352.
  3. 80% of students will score 80% or higher on each case study project and presentation in HPS 352 and HPS 451.
Standard 7:  Students will demonstrate the ability to function within the context of a complex healthcare system and understand risk management, healthcare delivery mechanisms, insurance, reimbursement, documentation, patient privacy, and facility management. (Healthcare Administration).

Goals:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of healthcare administration through oral examination of competency testing on skills sheets.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of healthcare administration through written and practical examinations, quizzes, and homework assignments.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of healthcare administration through current literature review on case study projects and presentations.

Objectives:

  1. 90% of students will score 90% or higher on each competency task in HPS 442 (e.g., budget, documentation, facility design, etc.鈥�) as evaluated by the Instructor/Preceptor.
  2. 80% of students will score 80% or higher on each written examination in HPS 442 and Exam 4 in HPS 114.
  3. 80% of students will score 80% or higher on each case study, class project, and presentation in HPS 442.
Standard 8:  Students will demonstrate the understanding maintaining competence in healthcare, embrace the athletic training practice within the limits of state and national regulations using moral and ethical judgment, and work collaboratively with other healthcare providers. (Professional Development and Responsibility).

Goals:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of professional development and responsibility through oral examination of competency testing on skills sheets.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of professional development and responsibility through written and practical examinations, quizzes, and homework assignments.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of professional development and responsibility through current literature review on case study projects and presentations.

Objectives:

  1. 90% of students will score 90% or higher on competency tasks in HPS 442 (e.g., resume, cover letter, CEU schedule, etc.鈥�) as evaluated by the Instructor/Preceptor.
  2. 80% of students will score 80% or higher on each exam in HPS 442 and Exam 4 in HPS 114.
  3. 80% of students will score 80% or higher on each case study project and presentation in HPS 442.
Standard 9:  Students will demonstrate the clinical integration proficiencies that represent the synthesis and integrations of knowledge, skills, and clinical decision-making into actual client/patient care. (Clinical Integration Proficiencies).

Goals:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of clinical integration proficiencies through oral examination of competency testing on skills sheets.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of clinical integration proficiencies through current literature review on case study projects. 

Objectives:

  1. 90% of students will score 90% or higher on the competency testing skill sheet in HPS 121, 220, 221, 320, 321, 420, and HPS 421 as evaluated by the Instructor/Preceptor (Professional Practicum and Athletic Training Practicum 1-6).
  2. 80% of students will score 80% or higher on each case study project in HPS 121, 220, 221, 320, 321, 420, and HPS 421 (Professional Practicum and Athletic Training Practicum 1-6).