NDSU| Professional Athletic Training Program Student Handbook 2017-18 College of Human Development and Education Department of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences Revised July 2017 Table of Contents Welcome to the Master of Athletic Training Program… ..................................................................................................... 4 Athletic Training Faculty ..................................................................................................................................................... 5 Administration and Support Staff ....................................................................................................................................... 5 Graduate Education Philosophy.......................................................................................................................................... 7 Mission Statements ............................................................................................................................................................ 9 NDSU MATrg Assessment Plan ........................................................................................................................................... 9 BOC and Graduation Data ................................................................................................................................................. 12 Part I: General Program Information .................................................................................................................................... 13 Requirements for 2017-2018 Admission .......................................................................................................................... 13 Application Process ........................................................................................................................................................... 14 Retention Standards ......................................................................................................................................................... 14 Graduation Requirements: ............................................................................................................................................... 15 Grievance Policy ................................................................................................................................................................ 15 Plan of Study-Option 1 ...................................................................................................................................................... 16 Plan of Study-Option 2 ...................................................................................................................................................... 17 Course Descriptions .......................................................................................................................................................... 18 Bison Exams ...................................................................................................................................................................... 19 Interprofessioanl Education Seminar ................................................................................................................................ 19 Part II: MATrg Policy and Procedures .................................................................................................................................. 19 Academic Counseling ........................................................................................................................................................ 19 Academic Responsibility and Conduct .............................................................................................................................. 19 American with Disabilities Act .......................................................................................................................................... 20 Appearance/Hygiene Policy .............................................................................................................................................. 20 Athletic Training Student Code of Conduct ...................................................................................................................... 20 Blood-borne Pathogen Policy ........................................................................................................................................... 23 Communication Policy ...................................................................................................................................................... 23 Conflict Resolution Policy .................................................................................................................................................. 23 Criminal Background Check .............................................................................................................................................. 24 Dismissal from Graduate School ....................................................................................................................................... 24 Drug and Alcohol Policy .................................................................................................................................................... 24 Employment/Extra-Curricular Activities Policy ................................................................................................................. 24 Enrollment Status .............................................................................................................................................................. 24 Fraternization/Socialization Policy .................................................................................................................................... 25 1 Grade Policy ...................................................................................................................................................................... 25 Immunizations................................................................................................................................................................... 25 Infectious and Communicable Disease Policy ................................................................................................................... 25 Non-Discriminatory Policy ................................................................................................................................................ 26 Non-NDSU Athletic Training Opportunities ...................................................................................................................... 26 Participation, Waiver, and Release of Liability ................................................................................................................. 27 Professional Behavior Citation Policy ............................................................................................................................... 27 Professional Rescuer CPR/AED ......................................................................................................................................... 27 Professional Liability Insurance ......................................................................................................................................... 28 Program Fees and Other Expenses ................................................................................................................................... 28 Reimbursement Policy ...................................................................................................................................................... 29 Scholarships ...................................................................................................................................................................... 29 Scholastic Standards, NDSU Graduate School .................................................................................................................. 29 Dismissal from the Graduate College ............................................................................................................................... 30 Graduate Student Appeals ................................................................................................................................................ 31 Sexual Harassment, Gender-based Harassment, Sexual Misconduct and Title IX ........................................................... 31 Technical Standards .......................................................................................................................................................... 31 Transfer Policy ................................................................................................................................................................... 31 Part III: Clinical Experience General Information .................................................................................................................. 32 Athletic Training Student Responsibilities ........................................................................................................................ 32 Preceptor Responsibilities ................................................................................................................................................ 32 Clinical Integration Proficiencies ......................................................................................................................................