KHSS 376 - Athletic Training Clinical Practicum I

Class Hours: 0
Lab/Discussion: 3
Credits: 3

Prerequisite: KHSS 345, KHSS 346
Description: Develops and demonstrates proficient psychomotor skills within the domains of athletic injury prevention and acute care, in coordination with a one-semester clinical field experience. Allows an opportunity to practice and apply skills taught under the direction of a preceptor within the IUP Athletic Department or an affiliated clinical site. Emphasizes specific skills such as those relating to safety/risk management, conditioning, equipment fitting, taping and wrapping, acute care, and transportation/transfer of the injured athlete. Restricted to students seeking eligibility to sit for the Board of Certification (BOC) for the Athletic Trainer examination.