Curriculum

Overview
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Course Descriptions
Curriculum Progression

Overview

The University of New Mexico Athletic Training Education Program (UNM-ATEP) is dedicated to creating and maintaining an educational program that meets the standards and guidelines set forth by the following governing bodies: National Athletic Trainers’ Association Education Council (NATA-EC); Board of Certification (BOC); and Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Currently, the UNM-ATEP is accredited by CAATE.

Additional curriculum, fees, and other admissions information may be obtained from The University of New Mexico Catalog which can be found at http://www.unm.edu/%7eunmreg/catalog.htm

The University of New Mexico (UNM) grants a Bachelor of Science Degree in Athletic Training upon completion of the UNM-ATEP. Successful completion of the UNM-ATEP is achieved through structure and content as described below:

Structure

- The number of credit hours in the UNM-ATEP is 128.

- Seventy-seven (77) of the 128 credit hours are specific to the competencies within the twelve educational content areas set forth by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA).

- Sixty (60) of the 128 credit hours are UNM core classes and electives.

Content

The BOC Role Delineation Study 5th edition (2004) concluded the profession is divided into six major areas or domains:

- Prevention;

- Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis;

- Immediate Care;

- Treatment, Rehabilitation and Reconditioning;

- Organization and Administration;

- Professional Responsibility.

The above domains are then divided into twelve educational content areas which define the educational curricula that students enrolled in an accredited athletic training program must master. The twelve curriculum content areas include:

- Acute Care of Injuries and Illnesses;

- Conditioning and Rehabilitative Exercise;

- Health Care Administration;

- General Medical Conditions and Disabilities;

- Nutritional Aspects of Injury and Illness;

- Orthopedic Clinical Examination and Diagnosis;

- Pathology of Injuries and Illnesses;

- Pharmacology;

- Professional Development and Responsibilities;

- Psychosocial Intervention and Referral;

- Risk Management and Injury Prevention;

- Therapeutic Modalities.

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Athletic Training Curriculum

The following curriculum is for the 2007-2008 Academic Year.

Athletic Training Students must obtain a “B-” or better in all athletic training courses to advance in the UNM- ATEP. A Grade of C (not C-) or better is required for all other courses that count toward the 128 hour degree.
	COURSE	HOURS
First Year
Fall
Engl 101	Comp I: Exposition	3
Chem 111L	Elements of General Chemistry	4
H Ed 164L	Standard First Aid/Lab	3
PE P 273	Introduction to Athletic Training	3
PE P 284	Athletic Training Observation Lab	3
	Total	16
Spring
Engl 102	Comp II: Analysis & Arg.	3
Math 120 or 121	Interm Algebra or College Algebra	3
Biol 123/124L	Biology for Health Related Sciences & Non Majors	4
H Ed 171	Personal Health Management	3
PE P 285	Athletic Training Clinical I	3
	Total	16
Second Year
Fall
Biol 237/247L	Human Anatomy & Physiology I for the Health Sciences/Lab	4
EMS 113	Emergency Medical Technician – Basic	6
EMS 142	Emergency Medical Technician – Basic Lab	2
Psych 105	General Psychology	3
PE P 286	Evaluation of Athletic Injuries – Extremities	3
	Total	18
Spring
Biol 238/248L	Human Anatomy & Physiology II for the Health Sciences/Lab	4
PE P 277	Kinesiology	3
Stat 145	Intro to Statistics	3
C&J 130	Public Speaking	3
PE P 287	Evaluation of Athletic Injuries – Trunk/Torso	3
	Total	16
Third Year
Fall
PE P 289	Tests and Measurements in Physical Education	3
PE P 326L	Fundamentals of Exercise Physiology	3
PE P 373	General Medical Conditions in Athletic Training	3
PEP 374	Therapeutic Modalities	3
PE P 481	Athletic Training Clinical II	3
Nutr 244	Human Nutrition	3
	Total	18
Spring
PE P 288	Motor Learning and Performance	3
PE P 473	Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries	3
PE P 375	Pharmacology in Athletic Training	3
PE P 483	Athleitc Training Clinical III	3
Psych 220	Developmental Psychology	3
UNM Core	Humanities Requirement	3
	Total	18
Fourth Year
Fall
PE P 488	Athletic Training Clinical IV	3
PE P 470	Designs for Fitness	3
Elective	General Education Upper Division 300+	3
UNM Core	Humanities Requirement	3
UNM Core	Second Language	3
UNM Core	Fine Arts	3
	Total	18
Spring
PE P 474	Athletic Training Administration	3
Electives	Upper division electives 300+	3
PE P	Upper Division electives 300+	3
UNM Core	Social/Behavior Science	3
	Total	12
	Curriculum Total	132

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Course Descriptions

PE P 273 - Introduction to Athletic Training (3)

· Introduction to the field of athletic training and the basis for prevention and treatment of athletic injuries.

PE P 284 - Athletic Training Observation Lab (3)

· Clinical program for athletic training, which introduces the Athletic Training Student to basic tapings, daily operations and UNM-ATEP policies and procedures. Minimum of 50 clinical hours and American Red Cross Professional Rescuer OR American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR/AED certification.

PE P 285 - Athletic Training Clinical I (3)

· Allows Athletic Training Students to practice sports medicine principles and skills required in their course of study in preparation for BOC Examination. Emphasis is placed on injury prevention and use of protective athletic equipment. Minimum of 150 clinical hours.

· Prerequisites- PE P 273, 284 or permission of instructor

PE P 286 - Evaluation of Athletic Injuries-Extremities (3)

· A clinical experience that provides information relative to the assessment techniques and procedures essential to properly evaluate orthopedic and athletic injuries specific to the extremities. Minimum of 200 clinical hours.

· Prerequisites- PE P 273, 284, 285 or permission of instructor

PE P 287 - Evaluation of Athletic Injuries – Trunk/Torso (3)

· A clinical experience that provides information relative to the assessment techniques and procedures essential to properly evaluate orthopedic and athletic injuries specific to the trunk and torso regions. Minimum of 200 clinical hours.

· Prerequisites- PE P 273, 284, 285, 286 or permission of instructor

PE P 373 - General Medical Conditions in Athletic Training (3)

· This course is designed to provide information relative to general medical conditions. Emphasis will be placed on the etiology, development and treatment of pathophysiological processes. Minimum of 50 clinical hours.

· Prerequisites- PE P 273, 284, 285, 286, 287, 374, 481, or permission of instructor

PE P 374 - Therapeutic Modalities (3)

· This course is designed to provide information relative to the physiological principles and operational procedures of contemporary therapeutic modalities as they relate to the care and treatment of athletic injuries.

· Prerequisites- PE P 273, 284, 285, 286, 287 or permission of instructor

PE P 375 - Pharmacology in Athletic Training (3)

· This course is designed to provide the athletic training student with an understanding of pharmacological applications and governing pharmacy regulations relevant to athletic training.

· Prerequisites- PE P 273, 284, 285, 286, 287, 374 or permission of instructor

PE P 473 - Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries (3)

· Designed to provide the Athletic Training Student with the basic components of a comprehensive rehabilitation program, therapeutic goals, modalities and exercise, progression criteria and methods of evaluating/re-evaluating and recording rehabilitation progress.

· Prerequisites- PE P 284, 277, Bio 237, 238, 247L, 248L or permission of instructor

PE P 474 - Athletic Training Administration (3)

· The student will learn to plan, coordinate and supervise administrative components of an athletic training program for a high school, college or professional athletic organization.

· Prerequisites- PE P 273, 284, 285, 286, 287, 374, 481, or permission of instructor

PE P 481 - Athletic Training Clinical II (3)

· Provides an introduction to the basic clinical skills used in the professional activities of the athletic trainer. Fieldwork in the Athletic Training Room is included. Minimum of 200 clinical hours.

· Prerequisites- PE P 273, 284, 285, 286, 287 or permission of instructor

PE P 483 - Athletic Training Clinical III (3)

· Provides the Athletic Training Student with an opportunity to apply clinical skills. The Athletic Training Student gains practical experience through assignment to an Approved Clinical Instructor. Minimum of 200 clinical hours.

· Prerequisites- PE P 273, 284, 285, 286, 287, 374, 481 or permission of instructor

PE P 488 - Athletic Training Clinical IV (3)

· Provides the opportunity to apply clinical skills and gain field experience through assignment to an off campus high school and/or clinic setting. Minimum 200 clinical hours.

· Prerequisites- PE P 273, 284, 285, 286, 287, 374, 375, 481, 483 or permission of instructor.

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Curriculum Progression:

UNM-ATEP Progression:

University of New Mexico Athletic Training Education Program (UNM-ATEP) students are required to meet with an UNM-ATEP advisor each semester.

Requirement for UNM-ATEP admission:

- Successfully complete a physical examination that includes immunization records;

- Submit a signed “Technical Standards for Program Admission” Statement;

- Successfully complete Bloodborne Pathogens Training;

- Complete a minimum of 50 clinical observation hours in the UNM Athletic Training Facilities and affiliated clinical sites;

- Achieve a B- or better in H Ed 164L, PE P 273, and PE P 284;

- Have a 2.75 Grade Point Average (GPA) or better;

- Submit an UNM-ATEP application to the UNM-ATEP Coordinator. This includes:

- An unofficial UNM transcript with UNM-ATEP application;

- Copy of First Aid Certification;

- Copy of either American Red Cross Professional Rescuer OR American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR / AED certification;

- Three recommendation forms.

- Transfer students:

- Submit official transcripts from all institutions of higher learning;

- See UNM-ATEP Coordinator for additional requirements.

College of Education acceptance requirements:

- Acceptance into the UNM-ATEP;

- Submit a completed College of Education (COE) screening application to the COE advisement office in Hokona Hall which requires 26 hours of coursework completed with a minimum of a 2.5 GPA (UNM-ATEP requires 2.75 cumulative GPA).

Advisement Notes:

Level I Criteria:

- American Red Cross Professional Rescuer OR American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR / AED current certification;

- Current First Aid Certification;

- Bloodborne Pathogens Module current certificate of completion;

- Accepted in UNM-ATEP;

- Enrolled in BIOL 123/124L, PE P 285;

- UNM-ATEP: Educational Competencies and Clinical Proficiencies Manual Level I (In Progress);

- Complete Athletic Training Student Evaluations - Mid and End of semester;

- Compliance with UNM-ATEP: Athletic Training Student Handbook;

- Complete content area courses with "B-" or better;

- Complete general education courses with a "C" or better;

- Maintain cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better;

- Academic advisement session UNM-ATEP advisor.

Checkpoint 1: To be conducted during the Spring semester Level I advisement session. The following material must be presented:

1. UNM-ATEP: Educational Competencies and Clinical Proficiencies Manual Level I;

a. Competencies and Proficiencies must be completed as per Course Syllabi.

2. College of Education acceptance requirements:

a. Submit a completed College of Education (COE) screening application to the COE advisement office in Hokona Hall which requires 26 hours of coursework completed with a minimum of 2.5 GPA (UNM-ATEP requires 2.75 cumulative GPA)

Level II Criteria:

- American Red Cross Professional Rescuer OR American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR / AED current certification;

- Current First Aid Certification;

- Bloodborne Pathogens Module current certificate of completion;

- National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) student membership;

- Enrolled in or completed: BIOL 237/247L, 238/248L, EMS 113, 142, PE P 286, 287;

- UNM-ATEP: Educational Competencies and Clinical Proficiencies Manual Level I Completed;

- UNM-ATEP: Educational Competencies and Clinical Proficiencies Manual Level II (In Progress);

- Complete Athletic Training Student Evaluations - Mid and End of semester;

- Compliance with UNM-ATEP: Athletic Training Student Handbook;

- Complete content area courses with “B-“ or better;

- Complete general education courses with a “C” or better;

- Maintain cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better;

- Academic advisement session UNM-ATEP advisor.

Checkpoint 2: To be conducted during the Fall AND Spring semester Level II advisement sessions. The following material must be presented:

1. UNM-ATEP: Educational Competencies and Clinical Proficiencies Manual Level II;

a. Competencies and Proficiencies must be completed as per Course Syllabi.

2. College of Education (COE) Acceptance Letter;

3. NATA Membership Card.

Level III Criteria:

- American Red Cross Professional Rescuer OR American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR / AED current certification;

- Current First Aid Certification and / or EMT Licensure;

- Bloodborne Pathogens Module current certificate of completion;

- NATA student membership;

- Enrolled in or completed: PE P 374, 375, 474, 473, 481, 483;

- UNM-ATEP: Educational Competencies and Clinical Proficiencies Manual Level II Completed;

- UNM-ATEP: Educational Competencies and Clinical Proficiencies Manual Level III (In Progress);

- Complete Athletic Training Student Evaluations - Mid and End of semester;

- Compliance with UNM-ATEP: Athletic Training Student Handbook;

- Complete content area courses with “B-“ or better;

- Complete general education courses with a “C” or better;

- Maintain cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better;

- Academic advisement session UNM-ATEP advisor.

Checkpoint 3: To be conducted during the Fall AND Spring semester Level III advisement sessions. The following material must be presented:

1. UNM-ATEP: Educational Competencies and Clinical Proficiencies Manual Level III;

a. Competencies and Proficiencies must be completed as per Course Syllabi.

2. NATA Membership Card.

3. UNM Graduation Check

Level IV Criteria:

- American Red Cross Professional Rescuer OR American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR / AED current certification;

- Current First Aid Certification and / or EMT Licensure;

- Bloodborne Pathogens Module current certificate of completion;

- NATA student membership;

- Enrolled in or completed: PE P 488, 373;

- UNM-ATEP: Educational Competencies and Clinical Proficiencies Manual Level III Completed;

- UNM-ATEP: Educational Competencies and Clinical Proficiencies Manual Level IV (In Progress);

- Complete Athletic Training Student Evaluations - Mid and End of semester;

- Compliance with UNM-ATEP: Athletic Training Student Handbook;

- Complete content area courses with “B-“ or better;

- Complete general education courses with a “C” or better;

- Maintain cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better;

- Academic advisement session UNM-ATEP advisor.

Checkpoint 4: To be conducted during the Fall AND Spring semester Level IV advisement sessions. The following material must be presented:

1. UNM-ATEP: Educational Competencies and Clinical Proficiencies Manual Level IV;

a. Competencies and Proficiencies must be completed as per Course Syllabi.

2. NATA Membership Card;

3. UNM Graduation Check Approval Form.

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