Athletic Training Education Graduate Student Manual Revised: June 2021 NEUMANN UNIVERSITY Division of Nursing and Health Sciences Athletic Training Education Student Manual Table of Contents Preface ........................................................................................................................................ - 6 - Athletic Training Program Accreditation .............................................................................. - 6 - Athletic Training Program Personnel ..................................................................................... - 7 - Clinical Sites and Preceptors ................................................................................................... - 8 - Professional Organizations ...................................................................................................... - 9 - Athletic Training Program Description ................................................................................ - 10 - Mission ..................................................................................................................................... - 11 - A Statement of Philosophy ..................................................................................................... - 11 - Program Outcomes ................................................................................................................. - 11 - Clinical Education Requirement ........................................................................................... - 12 - Matriculation/Admission Criteria ......................................................................................... - 12 - Progression Criteria/Degree Requirements ......................................................................... - 13 - Practicum / Internship Prerequisites .................................................................................... - 14 - Course Requirements ............................................................................................................. - 15 - Academic Preparation/Curriculum ...................................................................................... - 16 - Athletic Training Program Policies and Clinical Procedure .............................................. - 17 - Procedure for adding new clinical education sites ............................................................. - 17 - Procedure for clinical education assignment (Practicum) .................................................. - 17 - Communication during Practicum ..................................................................................... - 18 - Practicum Supervision........................................................................................................ - 18 - Practicum Attendance ........................................................................................................ - 18 - Practicum Lateness ............................................................................................................. - 18 - Professionalism in the Practicum/Internship Setting ......................................................... - 18 - Appropriate Professional Attire ......................................................................................... - 20 - General Medicine Observation........................................................................................... - 21 - Guideline for Completion of Practicum during Summer Session ...................................... - 22 - Conflict of Interest .................................................................................................................. - 22 - Communication and Appointments with Program Director/Division Faculty ................. - 23 - - 2 - NEUMANN UNIVERSITY Division of Nursing and Health Sciences Athletic Training Education Student Manual Confidentiality ......................................................................................................................... - 23 - HIPAA ...................................................................................................................................... - 23 - Student Conduct...................................................................................................................... - 23 - Time Limit for Program Completion Policy ........................................................................ - 23 - Board of Certification (BOC) Eligibility Requirements...................................................... - 24 - Class Attendance ..................................................................................................................... - 24 - Athletic Training Class Repeat Policy .................................................................................. - 24 - Advising ................................................................................................................................... - 24 - Transportation ........................................................................................................................ - 25 - Procedures for Athletic Training Student Travel ................................................................ - 25 - Interprofessional Education ................................................................................................... - 25 - Drug and Alcohol Policy for Students at a Clinical Agency ............................................... - 25 - ATR Communicable Disease Policy ...................................................................................... - 26 - Student Fees ............................................................................................................................. - 27 - Policy of Pregnancy................................................................................................................. - 27 - Practicum Grading Procedures ............................................................................................. - 29 - Class Meeting ..................................................................................................................... - 29 - Comprehensive Examination ............................................................................................. - 30 - Clinical Proficiencies ......................................................................................................... - 30 - Professionalism Evaluation ................................................................................................ - 31 - Hours .................................................................................................................................. - 32 - Hour-Preseason Policy ....................................................................................................... - 32 - Holiday Hours .................................................................................................................... - 32 - Supplemental Clinical Experience ..................................................................................... - 32 - Immersive Clinical Experience .......................................................................................... - 33 - Hours Expectations, Minimum and Maximum Allowance ................................................ - 33 - Practicum Grading Progression .............................................................................................. 34 Student Evaluation Procedures .............................................................................................. 34 Preceptor and Clinical Site Evaluation Procedures ................................................................ 35 Paperwork Required Prior to Beginning Practicum ............................................................... 36 CPR / 1st Aid Certification ..................................................................................................... 36 - 3 - NEUMANN UNIVERSITY Division of Nursing and Health Sciences Athletic Training Education Student Manual Health Standards .................................................................................................................... 36 Tuition and University Fees ................................................................................................... 37 Additional Costs* ................................................................................................................... 37 Clearances .............................................................................................................................. 37 Release of Records to Clinical Affiliations ............................................................................ 38 FERPA ......................................................................................................................................... 38 Policy for the Use of Athletic Training Students by Researchers .......................................... 38 University Policies ....................................................................................................................... 39 Academic Honesty Policy ........................................................................................................... 39 Academic Dishonesty Policy....................................................................................................... 39 Identification Cards .................................................................................................................... 41 Parking ........................................................................................................................................