See the traditional program curriculum overview here.
Course Descriptions
MAT 500 Advanced Emergency Techniques in Athletic Training (2 credits):
The course is designed to prepare students for planning, executing, initial and post care following an emergency. Emergency prevention applications will also be covered in this course. Students will be eligible to take their Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers.
MAT 501 Lower Extremity Evaluation (3 credits):
The course provides a review of the anatomy and biomechanics, clinical evaluation, pathologies, special tests, and on and off field management of specific injuries of the lower extremity.
MAT 502 Upper Extremity Evaluation (3 credits):
This course provides a review of the anatomy and biomechanics, clinical evaluation, pathologies, special tests, and on and off field management of specific injuries of the trunk and upper extremity.
MAT 503 Musculoskeletal Review (1 credit):
This course will review the muscular and skeletal anatomy of the human body. Emphasis will be put on specific bones and their landmarks, muscles (origin, insertion, action, and innervation), and joints (types, osteokinematics, and arthrokinematics). This course will prepare students for higher order thinking skills necessary for evaluation of athletic injuries.
MAT 510 General Medical Conditions in Athletic Training (3 credits):
The course will teach students aspects of non-orthopaedic pathologies as well as inter-professional practice with other students in other Health Care disciplines.
MAT 511 Community Health (1 credit):
This course provides an understanding of the principles concerning personal, family and community health. Students will learn to apply concepts of healthcare informatics to multiple domains of public health in order to better understand, characterize and promote health at the population level.
MAT 512 Pathophysiology & Pharmacology in Athletic Training (3 credits):
Advanced study in the pathophysiology and pharmacology involved in injuries and conditions commonly seen in the area of sports medicine. This will include a detailed macro and microscopic analysis of underlying pathophysiologies or sports-related injuries. In addition, this course will explore the interrelationship of current therapeutic pharmacological agents and their physiological effects on the body.
MAT 513 Epidemiology (1 credit):
This course provides students an overview of epidemiological methods in studying the distribution and determinants of disease in populations. Includes epidemiologic methods for the control of conditions such as infectious and chronic diseases, mental disorders, community and environmental health hazards, and musculoskeletal injuries.
MAT 519 Athletic Training Practicum I: (2 credits)
First semester of supervised clinical experiences in athletic training. Students will be required to spend a minimum of 160 hours and a maximum of 320 hours, under the supervision of a certified athletic trainer or an MD.
MAT 520 Topics in Sports Medicine (2 credits):
The course focuses on topics in relation to Professional Development and Responsibility, Legal Concerns and Insurance issues, Fitness and Conditioning Techniques, and Nutrition and Supplements.
MAT 521 Research Methods and Evidence Based Practice in Athletic Training (1 credit):
The course covers the idea of evidence based practice (EBP), what it is and why it is important in health care professions. Clinical appraisal of EBP and application in real life scenarios are covered as well as research statistics and design.
MAT 522 Orthopaedic Specialist Practicum (1 credit):
This course introduces techniques for orthopedic casting/bracing and fitting for custom orthotics for the allied health professional. Based on feedback from radiograph imaging, students will learn the selection, application and removal of orthopedic casting for upper and lower extremity disorders is addressed. This course is a hands on course that involves both instruction and practical application.
MAT 529 Athletic Training Practicum II (2 credits):
Second semester of supervised clinical experiences in athletic training. Students will be required to spend a minimum of 160 hours and a maximum of 320 hours, under the supervision of a certified athletic trainer or an MD.
MAT 600 Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training (3 credits):
The course covers the principles and types of therapeutic modalities, evidence based practice in application, and the why and when for application using case scenarios.
MAT 601 Rehabilitation Methods in Athletic Training (3 credits):
The course includes instruction on foundational concepts in rehabilitation, rehabilitation of the spine and upper and lower extremities, and restoration of athletic performance.
MAT 603 General Medical Applications (3 credits):
In this course, students will learn concepts and apply skills of the following: 1) Opening a vein for drawing blood and intravenous administration of medication, and 2) Wound care and closure (including suturing methods).
MAT 604 General Medical Applications Practicum (1 credit)
This course contains the necessary hours where students will practice phlebotomy under supervision. There is a minimum requirement of 100 hours for completion of this course to receive your phlebotomy certificate and to be eligible to sit for the national phlebotomy exam.
MAT 619: Athletic Training Practicum III (2 credits):
Third semester of supervised clinical experiences in athletic training. Students will be required to spend a minimum of 160 hours to 320 hours, under the supervision of a certified athletic trainer or an MD.
MAT 620: Organization & Administration in Athletic Training (2 credits): Students will learn concepts regarding program management, facility design and planning, reimbursement services/insurance, legal and ethical considerations, and pre-participation physical examinations and drug testing.
MAT 628 Seminar in Athletic Training (2 credits):
This course is designed to review and simulate all competencies which have been covered in the preceding semesters to help prepare graduating students to prepare for the Board of Certification (BOC) exam. Topics covered in this course include: study techniques and test taking strategies, information about the exam format, knowledge assessment of the athletic training domains and skills and critical thinking assessment through simulation.
MAT 629 Athletic Training Practicum IV (2 credits):
Fourth semester of supervised clinical experiences in athletic training. This course is a minimum of 4 weeks and 160 hours and will not exceed 8 weeks or 320 hours. This course is an immersive clinical experience, where the student will participate in a practice intensive experience (full time) to experience the totality of care provided by athletic trainers.
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