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Washington State Department of Health Athletic Trainer Update On March 26, Governor Jay Inslee issued proclamation 20-25 on healthcare worker licensing. The proclamation waived certain statutes and rules with the intent to increase the health care system’s capacity to respond to COVID-19. The Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) provides majors with skills in the prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. The Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) accredits the program recognized as one of the premier programs in the country. Northside Hospital Orthopedic Institute Sports Medicine is pleased to offer sports physicals to students of our partner schools. Attached is a list of the Northside Hospital clinics that will perform sports physicals for a discounted rate of $20 dollars from June 1-July 24, 2020.
The Athletic Training Program (ATP) at Anderson University has a rich history. It was started in 1977 and was first accredited in 1989. The ATP at Anderson University leads to a Bachelor of Arts in Athletic Training. The diverse lessons learned while in the ATP prepare students for entry into not only careers in athletic training, but a variety of allied health professions. As the first private college in Indiana with an accredited program, we have a vast network of sport medicine professionals among our alumni. Not only does the athletic training program and the School of Nursing and Kinesiology prepare students for the certification exam, it also prepares them for a lifetime of service dedicated to whole-person, patient-centered care. The ATP at AU is centered in the Gaither Sports Medicine Center located in the Kardatzke Wellness Center on campus.
*Based on new requirements by the Athletic Training Strategic Alliance, the athletic training program will no longer accept students into the undergraduate degree program following the 2020-2021 academic year. In the coming years, we will be teaching out the undergraduate curriculum as we begin the transition to a master’s degree program. We encourage future undergraduate students who wish to become athletic trainers to explore our exercise science major, which is a strong path for preparing for the graduate program in athletic training.
The mission of the Anderson University athletic training program is to prepare students, within a Christian, liberal-arts tradition, as healthcare providers for a lifetime of service dedicated to whole-person, patient-centered care.
Athletic Training Admissions
Information for potential students:
Professional Education
Professional athletic training education uses a competency-based approach in both the classroom and clinical settings. Using a medical-based education model, athletic training students are educated to provide comprehensive patient care in five domains of clinical practice: prevention, clinical evaluation and diagnosis, immediate and emergency care, treatment and rehabilitation, and organization and professional health and well-being. The educational requirements for CAATE-accredited athletic training programs include acquisition of knowledge, skills and clinical abilities, along with a broad scope of foundational behaviors of professional practice.
Students must receive formal instruction in the following, specific subject matter areas:
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Prevention and Health promotion
- Clinical Examination and Diagnosis
- Acute Care of Injury and Illness
- Therapeutic Intervention
- Psychosocial Strategies and Referral
- Healthcare Administration
- Professional Development and Responsibility
Classes and Certification
- Emergency Response
- Therapeutic Modalities
- Lower Body Joint and Extremity Assessment
- Therapeutic Rehabilitation
- Research in Athletic Training
Certification
To practice as an athletic trainer, individuals must successfully complete the BOC examination, which is a computer-based examination that the student is eligible to take after successfully completing the requirements of an accredited athletic training education program. Furthermore, one must meet individual state licensure requirements to practice as an athletic trainer.
Careers
- Athletic Trainer
- Medical/Surgical Sales
- Physician Extender
Athletic trainers find work in a variety of organizations and businesses as qualified healthcare professionals who specialize in the prevention, recognition, management, and rehabilitation of injuries that result from physical activity. As a part of a complete healthcare team, the certified athletic trainer works under the direction of a licensed physician and in cooperation with other healthcare professionals, athletic administrators, coaches, and parents. Professional athletic training settings include colleges and universities, professional sports, and secondary schools, as well as emerging settings such as healthcare administration, the military, occupational health, the performing arts, physician practices, and public safety.
With additional education, athletic training graduates can move into roles in healthcare administration, physical therapy, chiropractic medicine, as a physician assistant, and as a medical doctor.
Related Majors
Accreditation
The Anderson University Athletic Training program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
The program has been placed on Probation as of February 1, 2019, by the CAATE, 6850 Austin Center Blvd., Suite 100, Austin TX 78731.
The program has been placed on Probation as of February 1, 2019, by the CAATE, 6850 Austin Center Blvd., Suite 100, Austin TX 78731.
The Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) is the national organization that accredits athletic training education programs in the United States. Anderson University offers a CAATE-accredited athletic training curriculum. Athletic training students will meet the requirements to sit for the Board of Certification (BOC) examination through educational programs accredited by CAATE. Anderson University was the first private university in the state of Indiana with CAATE accreditation. Anderson University offers a student the benefits of a private school and a Christian-based education with extensive clinical experience as a part of a nationally accredited athletic training education program.
Three Year Data
Academic Year | Number of Graduates | Number Taking BOC Exam | First-Time Pass | First Time Pass % | Overall Pass | Overall Pass % |
2014-15 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 75% | 12 | 100% |
2015-16 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 83% | 11 | 92% |
2016-17 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 73% | 9 | 82% |
2017-18 | 19 | 18 | 6 | 33% | 12 | 67% |
2018-19 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 73% | 10 | 91% |
Three-Year Aggregate | 42 | 40 | 22 | 55% | 31 | 78% |
Academic Cohort | Number of Graduates | Number of On-Time Graduates | Percentage of On-Time Graduates |
2014-2015 | 12 | 10 | 83% |
2015-2016 | 12 | 10 | 83% |
2016-2017 | 11 | 10 | 91% |
2017-2018 | 19 | 17 | 89% |
2018-2019 | 12 | 12 | 100% |
Three Year Aggregate | 42 | 39 | 91% |
*All students who did not graduate on time were from the student’s choice to participate in 4-years of intercollegiate athletics.
Academic Cohort | Number of Graduates | Employed as an Athletic Trainer | Employed as an Athletic Trainer and in a degree program | Enrolled in another degree program (Not employed) | Employed other than as an Athletic Trainer | Not Employed | Do Not Know |
2014-2015 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
2015-2016 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
2016-2017 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
2017-2018 | 19 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
2018-2019 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Three Year Aggregate | 42 | 20 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
Term | Number of Students in Program at Semester Start | Number of Students Withdrew | Retention Rate |
Spring 2019 | 28 | 2 | 93% |
Fall 2018 | 27 | 0 | 100% |
Spring 2018 | 41 | 1 | 98% |
Fall 2017 | 42 | 3 | 93% |
Spring 2017 | 45 | 1 | 98% |
Fall 2016 | 46 | 1 | 98% |
Spring 2016 | 45 | 2 | 96% |
Fall 2015 | 47 | 0 | 100% |
Three Year Average | 38.2 | 1.3 | 96% |
OUR Athletic Training FACULTY
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Emily Day is an assistant professor of Athletic Training in the department of Kinesiology. She earned her bachelor's degree in Athletic Training at Franklin College and her Master's of Education with a concentration in exercise science at Campbell University. She also is the primary athletic trainer for the Men's Soccer and Track and Field teams. Day enjoys being outdoors, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
She joined the Department in 2019.
Chris Hamlyn is an assistant professor of kinesiology and serves as the program director for athletic training education at Anderson University. Midiquest xl 10.0.5 serial. He is a 2007 graduate of Manchester College, earning a bachelor of science in athletic training and exercise science. He went on to complete a master’s degree in kinesiology with a specialization in athletic training from Indiana University (2009). He worked as a certified athletic trainer at Lapel High School for two years before returning to the college level at Anderson University in 2011 as an assistant athletic trainer and preceptor for the academic program. After three years in this position, he returned to his education at Ball State University and completed his doctorate in higher education with a sports performance cognate in 2018.
He joined the Department of Kinesiology at Anderson University in 2015.
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology
Program Director of Athletic Training Education
B.S., Manchester College
M.S., Indiana University
Ed.D., Ball State University
Program Director of Athletic Training Education
B.S., Manchester College
M.S., Indiana University
Ed.D., Ball State University
Tanya Whiteman is an assistant professor in kinesiology. Whiteman earned her bachelor’s degree in athletic training from Taylor University. She went on to attend California University of Pennsylvania, where she received her Master of Science in exercise science with an emphasis in rehabilitation sciences. Currently, she is continuing her education by working toward a doctorate in athletic training from A.T. Still University.
Whiteman brings extensive experience in athletic training to AU, along with holding the position of clinical education coordinator for the university’s athletic training program. With this position, she ensures that students are able to gain valuable practice and clinical experience in the field.
“This is the best collegiate athletic training room that I have ever been able to work in,” said Whiteman. “I am extremely happy to be working here. This position has given me the opportunity to teach more and work with the future generation of athletic trainers.”
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology
Clinical Education Coordinator
M.S., California University of Pennsylvania
Clinical Education Coordinator
M.S., California University of Pennsylvania
NATA Code of Ethics (pdf)
Preamble
The National Athletic Trainers’ Association Code of Ethics states the principles of ethical behavior that should be followed in the practice of athletic training. It is intended to establish and maintain high standards and professionalism for the athletic training profession. The principles do not cover every situation encountered by the practicing athletic trainer, but are representative of the spirit with which athletic trainers should make decisions. The principles are written generally; the circumstances of a situation will determine the interpretation and application of a given principle and of the Code as a whole. When a conflict exists between the Code and the law, the law prevails.
1. Members Shall Practice with Compassion, Respecting the Rights, Well-being, and Dignity of Others
1.1 Members shall render quality patient care regardless of the patient’s race, religion, age, sex, ethnic or national origin, disability, health status, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
1.2. Member’s duty to the patient is the first concern, and therefore members are obligated to place the well-being and long-term well-being of their patient above other groups and their own self-interest, to provide competent care in all decisions, and advocate for the best medical interest and safety of their patient at all times as delineated by professional statements and best practices.
1.3. Members shall preserve the confidentiality of privileged information and shall not release or otherwise publish in any form, including social media, such information to a third party not involved in the patient’s care without a release unless required by law.
2. Members Shall Comply With the Laws and Regulations Governing the Practice of Athletic Training, National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Membership Standards, and the NATA Code of Ethics
2.1. Members shall comply with applicable local, state, federal laws, and any state athletic training practice acts.
2.2. Members shall understand and uphold all NATA Standards and the Code of Ethics.
2.3. Members shall refrain from, and report illegal or unethical practices related to athletic training.
2.4. Members shall cooperate in ethics investigations by the NATA, state professional licensing/regulatory boards, or other professional agencies governing the athletic training profession. Failure to fully cooperate in an ethics investigation is an ethical violation.
2.5. Members must not file, or encourage others to file, a frivolous ethics complaint with any organization or entity governing the athletic training profession such that the complaint is unfounded or willfully ignore facts that would disprove the allegation(s) in the complaint.
2.6. Members shall refrain from substance and alcohol abuse. For any member involved in an ethics proceeding with NATA and who, as part of that proceeding is seeking rehabilitation for substance or alcohol dependency, documentation of the completion of rehabilitation must be provided to the NATA Committee on Professional Ethics as a requisite to complete a NATA membership reinstatement or suspension process.
3. Members Shall Maintain and Promote High Standards in Their Provision of Services
3.1. Members shall not misrepresent, either directly or indirectly, their skills, training, professional credentials, identity, or services.
3.2. Members shall provide only those services for which they are qualified through education or experience and which are allowed by the applicable state athletic training practice acts and other applicable regulations for athletic trainers.
3.3. Members shall provide services, make referrals, and seek compensation only for those services that are necessary and are in the best interest of the patient as delineated by professional statements and best practices.
3.4. Members shall recognize the need for continuing education and participate in educational activities that enhance their skills and knowledge and shall complete such educational requirements necessary to continue to qualify as athletic trainers under the applicable state athletic training practice acts.
3.5. Members shall educate those whom they supervise in the practice of athletic training about the Code of Ethics and stress the importance of adherence.
3.6. Members who are researchers or educators must maintain and promote ethical conduct in research and educational activities.
4. Members Shall Not Engage in Conduct That Could Be Construed as a Conflict of Interest, Reflects Negatively on the Athletic Training Profession, or Jeopardizes a Patient’s Health and Well-Being.
4.1. Members should conduct themselves personally and professionally in a manner that does not compromise their professional responsibilities or the practice of athletic training.
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4.2. All NATA members, whether current or past, shall not use the NATA logo or AT logo in the endorsement of products or services, or exploit their affiliation with the NATA in a manner that reflects badly upon the profession.
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4.3. Members shall not place financial gain above the patient’s well-being and shall not participate in any arrangement that exploits the patient.
4.4. Members shall not, through direct or indirect means, use information obtained in the course of the practice of athletic training to try and influence the score or outcome of an athletic event, or attempt to induce financial gain through gambling.
4.5. Members shall not provide or publish false or misleading information, photography, or any other communications in any media format, including on any social media platform, related to athletic training that negatively reflects the profession, other members of the NATA, NATA officers, and the NATA office.
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September 2005, Revised 2018