斯蒂芬奥斯汀州立大学

The goal of the GATP's Master of Science in Athletic Training is to prepare the student to become a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) through the Board of Certification (BOC). Athletic training students will be prepared in the development and mastery of athletic training competencies.

These skills will include areas of prevention, recognition and evaluation, management/treatment and disposition, rehabilitation, organization and administration, and education and counseling. The development and mastery of these skills will be accomplished through a variety of didactic and clinical experiences.

The student should:

Demonstrate a sound understanding of evidence-based practice concepts and their application by using a systematic approach to ask and answer clinically relevant questions that affect patient care.
Demonstrate an ability to develop and implement strategies and programs to prevent the incidence and/or severity of injuries and illnesses and optimize their clients'/patients' overall health and quality of life while incorporating the importance of nutrition and physical activity in maintaining a healthy lifestyle and in preventing chronic disease (e.g., diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease).
Demonstrate the ability to perform clinical examination skills in order to accurately diagnosis and effectively treat their patients while applying clinical-reasoning skills throughout the physical examination process. The development of these skills requires a thorough understanding of anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics in order to assimilate data, select the appropriate assessment tests, and formulate a differential diagnosis.
Demonstrate a sound understanding and application of the knowledge, planning, and skills in the evaluation and immediate management of the acute care of injuries and illnesses.
Demonstrate proficiency in the understanding and application of therapeutic interventions that include therapeutic modalities, therapeutic rehabilitation, and therapeutic medicines designed to maximize the patient's participation and health-related quality of life.
Demonstrate the ability to recognize the role of mental health in injury and illnesses using interventions to optimize the restoration of participation and to refer these individuals as necessary.
Demonstrate an understanding of risk management, healthcare delivery mechanisms, insurance, reimbursement, documentation, patient privacy, and facility management.
Assess the development of a desire for professional development, ethical behaviors and responsibilities through a progression of clinical rotations, participation with professional organizations, and understanding of effective supervision and management in the athletic training clinic.