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Athletic Training
Program (ATP)
Policies and
Procedures Manual
Revised Fall 2017
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Mission Statement
University of Mobile is a Christ-centered academic community providing liberal arts and
professional programs to renew minds through intellectual and spiritual development for the
fulfilling of one’s professional calling.
Vision Statement
University of Mobile is committed to being a premier Christ-centered academic community
providing comprehensive liberal arts and professional programs to distinctively transform the
world.
Biblical Worldview
The biblical worldview serves as the pathway by which students are prepared to fulfill the Great
Commission as noted in God’s Word through:
• Proverbs 9:10 – “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom…” o Describes our calling to Him
• Genesis 1:26 – “Then God said, Let Us make man in our image, according to Our
likeness;…” o Describes who we are in Him
• Romans 12:2 – “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by
the renewing of your mind, that you may provide what is that good and acceptable
and perfect will of God.” o Describes our transformation by Him
Core Values
• Christ-centered • Academically-focused
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• Student-devoted • Distinctively-driven
Athletic Training Program Mission Statement
ATP Mission Statement
In keeping with the mission of the University of Mobile which encourages the
intellectual, spiritual, cultural and personal growth of learners in their search for meaningful
careers and their future lives as responsible, informed members of a global society, the mission
of the Athletic Training Program, under the auspices of the Department of Kinesiology, is to
prepare students to meet cognitive, psychomotor, and affective competencies and proficiencies to
not only pass the Board of Certification Exam, but to also excel in the profession of athletic
training. Graduates will be prepared as Certified Athletic Trainers who are able to provide,
administer and manage the health care of athletes; to participate in research and other activities
designed to advance the quality of Athletic Training Services; and to participate in the education
of future professionals, clients and the public regarding the profession of Athletic Training.
ATP Program Goals
The University of Mobile Athletic Training Program has as its goals the following:
1. Recruit students who can succeed not only in the Athletic Training Program, but also in the
profession of athletic training.
2. Provide all athletic training students with exposure to injuries and illnesses of the diverse
population of athletes and other physically active individuals.
3. Promote ethical standards of practice and professionalism.
4. Properly prepare students to succeed on the BOC Exam by offering an effective combination
of didactic instruction, clinical experience and formative and summative evaluations.
5. Provide progressively challenging opportunities for each athletic training student to develop
mastery of competencies and clinical proficiencies.
6. Provide progressively challenging clinical opportunities for the athletic training student to
apply, under direct supervision of Preceptors, their knowledge and skills in practical situations
working with men’s and women’s sports, equipment intensive sports, high and low risk sports,
upper and lower extremity intensive sports and working closely with team physicians and other
healthcare providers.
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7. Encourage professional development through mentoring, supervision and evaluation.
8. Prepare athletic training students who will be qualified for employment in a variety of athletic
training settings and other healthcare settings.
9. Actively assist ATP graduates in professional placement.
10. Continuously evaluate the reliability and validity of ATP course content and clinical
experiences to facilitate the best possible learning environment for the athletic training students.
ATP Objectives
The University of Mobile Athletic Training Program, utilizing didactic and clinical
education, shall, as measured by outcomes assessment:
1. Present an educational program that meets or exceeds requirements set forth by CAATE,
NATA, and the BOC as measured by both formative and summative evaluation results
and success on the BOC exam.
2. Use professional development to keep the didactic and clinical educational programs
current in terms of trends and issues in the profession of athletic training as measured by
student performance and student satisfaction with instruction instruments.
3. Incorporate the areas of cognitive, psychomotor and affective domains and their associated
clinical proficiencies into the Athletic Training Program by utilizing various methods of
instruction and evaluation.
4. Encourage learning over time of the competencies and clinical proficiencies by athletic
training students by leading them through incremental and progressive courses and
through direct supervision and evaluation during progressive clinical experiences as
measured by didactic and clinical formative and summative evaluations.
5. Follow the Learning Over Time directives of background science, athletic training didactic
and laboratory courses, evaluation both formative and summative, practice and evaluation
during the clinical experience and clinical experience application to enable athletic
training students to develop mastery of the competencies and clinical proficiencies as
measured by ATP File Reviews and ATP faculty semi-annual reviews of each athletic
training student.
6. Place athletic training students in progressive, directly supervised clinical experiences that
allow the athletic training student to apply the theories and skills learned in the didactic
and laboratory portions of their education and to utilize these under direct supervision in
the clinical setting where they may exhibit integrated learning, critical thinking, rational
thinking and problem solving skills as measured by discussions with athletic training
students and Preceptors, evaluations of athletic training students by Preceptors and
evaluations of Preceptors by athletic training students.
Measurement Indicators:
Preceptor Evaluations of all students in professional phase
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1. Acceptable Target: 4 out of 5 for all students in the professional phase
of program.
2. Ideal Target: 4.5 out of 5 for all students in the professional phase of
program.
7. Expose athletic training students to a variety of other healthcare professionals as measured
by adherence to CAATE directives, semi-annual evaluation of athletic training student’s
clinical rotations and presentations during the year to the Athletic Training Student
Society.
8. Prepare athletic training students to be successful on the BOC Exam as measured by
performance on the BOC Exam.
Measurement Indicators:
BOC Examination Results
1. Acceptable Target: 3 out of 5 of graduating class pass BOC
examination on the first attempt.
2. Ideal Target: 4 out of 5 of graduating class pass BOC examination on
the first attempt.
9. Providing athletic training students with the desire and tools to become lifelong learners
capable of contributing to the profession of athletic training as measured by alumni
surveys, employer surveys and by keeping in close contact with program graduates.
Measurement Indicators:
Post-graduate survey data
1. Acceptable Employer Survey: 80% of employers (from data received)
are highly satisfied with graduates performance as an entry level athletic
trainer.
2. Acceptable Alumni Survey: 80% of graduates (from data received) are
highly satisfied with their professional preparation to effectively practice
athletic training.
Accreditation Status
The University of Mobile 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 19, 2016 by the CAATE, 6850 Austin Center Blvd., Suite 100, Austin,
TX 78731-3101. Students currently enrolled in the University of Mobile Athletic Training
Program are not affected by this change and may continue to graduate with a bachelor’s degree
in athletic training. However, the UMobile Athletic Training program has voluntarily withdrawn
their accreditation and is no longer admitting students. The date of voluntary withdrawal of
accreditation coincides with the graduation of the last cohort in May 2020.
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Faculty Information
Lori DeLong, PhD, ATC
Associate Professor of Kinesiology
Program Director, Athletic Training Program
[email protected] (251) 442-2302
B.A. Louisiana College
M.Ed. University of Louisiana at Monroe
Ph.D. Louisiana State University
Melissa Thomas, Ed.D, ATC, CKTP
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology
[email protected] (251) 442-2324
B.S. University of Mobile
M.A. University of Mobile
Ed.D. U.S. Sports Academy
Nancy Huff. Ed.D
Chair, Department of Kinesiology and Professor of Kinesiology
[email protected] (251) 442-2362
B.S. Mobile College
M.A. University of South Alabama
Ed.D. University of Southern Mississippi
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University of Mobile
Athletic Training
Program
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The University of Mobile is pleased to announce that we are making plans to start a new graduate program in Athletic Training, with courses leading to a Master of Athletic Training. We will begin working toward accreditation from the accrediting body for athletic training programs, the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). A recent decision by CAATE to make the master’s degree the entry-level professional degree for athletic training professionals means the organization will no longer accredit undergraduate athletic training programs after 2022. Because of this change in the profession, the time is right for the University of Mobile to transition away from offering an undergraduate degree in Athletic Training and instead develop a master’s-level Athletic Training program. The University of Mobile 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 19, 2016 by the CAATE, 6850 Austin Center Blvd., Suite 100, Austin, TX 78731-3101. Students currently enrolled in the University of Mobile Athletic Training Program are not affected by this change and may continue to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in athletic training. However, the UMobile Athletic Training program will admit its last undergraduate class in August 2016. Students who wish to be enrolled in the university’s final bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training class must apply to the program by either March 1, 2016 or Aug. 1, 2016, to be considered for admission. This restructuring offers some exciting possibilities as the University of Mobile considers expanding its health sciences areas.
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Retention Policy for the
University of Mobile Athletic Training Program
1. Students are required to maintain 2.75 overall GPA and a 3.0 GPA in all Athletic Training
Program core courses.
2. All students must maintain current Professional Rescuer certification when enrolled in
Athletic Training Program clinical courses. Professional liability insurance is provided
for University of Mobile athletic training students when they are participating in clinical
experiences. Students are responsible for their own medical care if needed in the clinical
education settings. Students must abide by the Centers for Disease Control and OSHA
guidelines.
3. Athletic training students are responsible for personal transportation to off-campus
affiliated clinical sites.
4. ATP students must remain in good standing as determined by his/her results on the ATP
Master Assessment Plan, which is included in this ATP Policies and Procedures Manual.
ATP students must also remain in good standing with the University of Mobile according
to the UM’s student policies and procedures.
5. By Level IV (Senior Year), ATP Students must document that they have met all
requirements for the BOC Exam Endorsement by the ATP Program Director. These
requirements are as follows:
1. Commit to sit for the BOC Exam during their last semester of matriculation
(normally Spring Semester of their senior year).
2. Present a UM degree audit confirming that they have completed or are
concurrently enrolled in all courses for completion of the degree.
3. Must present documented proof of a minimum of over 1100 clinical experience
hours completed.
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4. Complete the BOC self-assessment examination (integrated test mode) available
at http://www.bocatc.org/candidates/exam-preparation-tools/self-assessment-
exams and provide results to the UMobile ATP Program Director. These results
must indicate scores over 70% to fulfill the requirements of the Senior Capstone
Course (HPE 422) which is a requirement for graduation in Athletic Training
Education. These self-assessment exams must have been completed with 60 days
of request for Program Director endorsement. If the results are under 70%, a
study plan to correct this deficiency must be submitted to the Program Director
for approval.
5. Provide proof of current Emergency Cardiac Care certification by one of the
following:
1. CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer by the American Red Cross, or
2. BLS Healthcare Provider CPR by the American Heart Association
6. Submit the completed ATP Exit Interview document.
7. In the event that an athletic training student is not currently enrolled in the ATP,
then a formal interview with the Program Director either via telephone or in
person is required. The intent of this provision is to determine if past graduates
who have chosen not to sit for the BOC within one calendar year of graduation
from the Program have done the requisite intensive study necessary for success on
the BOC Exam since graduation. This issue is necessary as we have in the past
had graduates wait as many as six years (there is no BOC time limit) to attempt
the BOC Exam and that time passage adversely effected not only their ability to
pass the Exam, but also adversely effects the First Time BOC Pass rate of the
UMobile ATP.
NOTE: Failure to maintain any of the above progression requirements results in academic
probation and/or suspension from the athletic training professional program. In addition
to academic probation or suspension, the student’s enrollment in the athletic training
professional program may be terminated at any time if, in the judgment of the athletic
training faculty, the student demonstrates academic, social, or emotional behaviors or
physical problems inappropriate to the practice of athletic training. Students suspended
from the athletic training professional program may apply for re-admission to the program
through the Athletic Training Curriculum Selection Committee when the deficiencies are
removed. Students suspended twice from the program are ineligible to reapply.
Definitions:
Conditional Acceptance: Students applying to the athletic training curriculum with GPA in the
range of 2.5-2.74 for overall GPA and/or 2.75-2.99 for all athletic training course work may be
accepted into the program conditionally if all other application requirements have been met.
Students accepted conditionally will be placed on a probationary status for one academic year.
Failure to correct the deficiency(s) after one academic year will lead to suspension from the
Athletic Training Program.
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Probation: Deficiencies in admission or progression requirements may result in the student
being placed on probationary status. Probationary status is generally one academic year in
length except when a student has clearly corrected any and all deficiencies. A student on
probation may be limited in the total number of clinical hours allowed per week or may not be
allowed to enroll in a clinical course. Students failing to correct all deficiencies at the end of one
academic year from the date of probation will be suspended from the athletic training
professional program.
Suspension: Students suspended from the athletic training professional program will not be
assigned clinical experiences or responsibilities within athletic training. Students will not be
allowed to take any professional level athletic training course other than to repeat courses in
which they have earned less than a “C”.
CAATE Standards and Guidelines state the student:clinical instructor ratio shall not exceed eight
(8) students to one clinical instructor during the course of a clinical experience course. Students
enrolled in clinical athletic training courses must meet the following requirements established by
CAATE for clinical and field experiences.
1. Completion of Physical Examination. All Professional Athletic Training Students must
complete a medical history questionnaire and physical examination. Forms are obtained
from the Program Director of the ATP.
2. Students must present proof of immunizations for MMR and DTP vaccines.
3. Students must complete OSHA and blood borne pathogens training and submit
verification to be kept in athletic training student portfolio.
4. Completion and submission of an acknowledgment of the Technical Standards for
Admission Form.
5. Completion and submission of a Confidentiality Statement for Athletic Training Students.
Costs Associated with the Athletic Training Program
The following is a list of additional estimated expenditures beyond those of tuition, room
and board, if applicable, and fees for which pre-professional and athletic training students are
responsible:
1. Purchase of appropriate athletic training attire such as polos, khaki pants, khaki
shorts, and athletic shoes will be expected to participate in clinicals KIN 225, 226,
325, 326, 425, and 426. Additional polos or shirts may be provided by the Athletic
Training Student Society fund-raising endeavors.
2. All costs incident to travel to and from clinical experience sites or special athletic
training events such as field trips and volunteer experiences.
3. Annual certification or recertification costs of American Red Cross Professional
Rescuer/AED First Aid and CPR or American Heart Association BLS for Health Care
Providers certification. ($40 certification for KIN 252, $20 recertification for KIN
325)
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4. Costs incurred from Hepatitis B vaccination if no documentation of completed series
or waiver of Hepatitis B vaccination is completed.
5. Verification of a negative drug screen according to guidelines established by the
clinical agencies utilized by the athletic training program
6. Negative criminal background check conducted according to guidelines established
by the clinical agencies utilized by the athletic training program.
7. Annual fees for online clinical proficiency tracking software through NATA
membership for HPE 225, 226, 325, 326, 425, and 426. ($80)
8. Cost of BOC practice exam taken during HPE 422 Capstone course. ($30)
9. Cost of taking BOC exam for certification in final semester of matriculation. ($335)
Course Sequencing for Traditional Students
Level 1 (Freshman) Fall Semester Level 1 Spring Semester
EN 101 3 sem hrs EN 102 3
Core Elective 3 KIN 261 3
MA 211 3 KIN 269 3
FS 100 1 KIN activity 1
KIN 251 3 History 3
KIN 252 3 COM 101 3
KIN 127 Taping 1 Elective 1
Total credit hrs 17 17
Level 2 (Soph) Fall Level 2 Spring
KIN 362 3 BIO 202 (A&P) 4
KIN 213 3 EN 201/202 3
BIO 201 4 KIN 363 4
KIN 301 3 KIN 310 3
KIN 225 2 KIN 226 2
Total Cr Hrs 15 16
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Level 3 (Jr) Fall Level 3 Spring
KIN Activities 1 PSY 201 3
KIN 365 3 KIN 351 3
KIN 361 3 KIN 367 3
NU 303 2 CMS 110 3
KIN 332 3 KIN 421 3
KIN 325 2 KIN 326 2
Total Cr Hrs 14 17
Level 4 (Senior) Fall Level 4 Spring
KIN 422 3 KIN 410 3
KIN 403 3 Core Elective 3
Core Electives 6 CMS 321/331 3
KIN 425 2 KIN activity 1
KIN activity 1 KIN 426 2
Total Cr Hrs 15 12
TOTAL HOURS–123 *Chapel is required for graduation. (ZCH 007).
Freshmen under the age of 21 are required to take FS 100
BOLDED classes must be taken in sequence as listed.
Course Sequencing for Transfer Students
Level 2 (Transfer 1st Year) Fall Level 2 Spring
KIN 127 Taping 1 KIN activity 1
KIN 251 3 KIN 261 3
KIN 269 3 MA 211 3
KIN 362 3 KIN 363 4
KIN 252 3 KIN 301 3
KIN 225 2 KIN 226 2
Total Cr Hrs 15 16
Level 3 (Jr) Fall Level 3 Spring
BIO 201 4 BIO 202 4
KIN 332 3 KIN activity 1
KIN 365 3 KIN 351 3
KIN 361 3 KIN 367 3
NU 303 2 KIN 421 3
KIN 325 2 KIN 326 2
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Total Cr Hrs 17 16
Level 4 (Senior) Fall Level 4 Spring
KIN 422 3 KIN 410 3
KIN 403 3 KIN 213 3
PSY 201 3 KIN 310 3
KIN activity 1 KIN activity 1
CMS 310 3 CMS 321/331 3
KIN 425 2 KIN 426 2
Total Cr Hrs 15 15
TOTAL HOURS–123 *Chapel is required for graduation. (ZCH 007).
Freshmen under the age of 21 are required to take FS 100
BOLDED classes must be taken in sequence as listed.
English – 9 hrs
Communications – 3 hrs
History – 3 hrs
Core Electives – 12 hrs
Electives – 2 hrs
Required Course Sequencing
Effective May 7, 2008, all pre-professional and athletic training students must follow the
course sequence contained in the University of Mobile ATP Policies and Procedures Manual.
ATP Courses KIN 225, 226, 363,361,365,325, 326,367, 425 and 426 require admission to the
Athletic Training Program as a pre-requisite for enrollment. Please do not ask for an exception
to the athletic training course sequencing to be made, as the sequence is important in maintaining
proper learning over time.
Students are free to take University of Mobile core courses or elective courses during the
summer to lighten their academic load during the Fall or Spring, but cannot take ATP courses out
of sequence. The University of Mobile only allows 2 transient courses to be taken and
transferred to UM once you are enrolled at UM. Refer to the University of Mobile’s student
catalog for all transfer requirements.
Learning Over Time
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The UMobile ATP Learning Over Time Policy spells out that a student must first be
taught a proficiency and practice it before he/she can practice or apply that proficiency in a
clinical setting under the direct supervision of the Preceptor. In accordance with the University
of Mobile Athletic Training Program’s commitment to Learning Over Time, an athletic training
student will be evaluated numerous times through various methods until the Program Director,
Clinical Coordinator, or Preceptor certifies that the athletic training student has met the criteria
listed above. The athletic training student shall have the right to challenge any evaluation by
notifying the Director of the Athletic Training Program in writing. The Program Director will
then assign another Preceptor to repeat the evaluation. The general progression of a student’s
learning process involves teaching the material in the class, clinical courses, integrating the
material into practical experiences at each designated site, and finally the ability to apply all
information learned into a concise evaluation. It is the goal of the University of Mobile ATP to
provide endless learning opportunities for students to become proficient in the skills needed to be
a competent certified athletic trainer.
UMobile ATP Academic Probation Policy
Once the student’s cumulative GPA has fallen below 3.0 in the ATP professional
curriculum or 2.75 overall, the ATP Director will place this student on academic probation.
Probationary status is generally one academic year in length except when a student has clearly
corrected any and all deficiencies. A student on probation may be limited in the total number of
clinical hours allowed per week or may not be allowed to enroll in a clinical course. Students
failing to correct all deficiencies at the end of one academic year from the date of probation will
be suspended from the athletic training professional program. Athletic training students, other
than those on probation/suspended, once admitted to the Program, must take a clinical education
course every semester during the academic year. Failure to schedule a clinical education course
will result in the student being placed on probation. If a student is placed on probation for failure
to schedule a clinical experience course, he/she must file a reconsideration statement, and if
reconsideration is granted, must sign up for the next appropriate clinical education course during
the next semester it is offered.
UMobile ATP Program Appeals
The student has the right to appeal any decision made by the athletic training program.
The appeal policy can be instituted if the student feels that they have been treated unfairly in
regards to the policies and procedures manual set forth by the University of Mobile’s Athletic
Training Program. In order for the grievance or appeal to go through the proper channels the
student must submit a letter to the Program Director of Athletic Training stating the reason for
the appeal or the specific grievance within ten (10) working days of receiving notification of an
adverse decision. The letter should contain the reasons the student is appealing the decision and
why the decision should be reversed. The appeal will be discussed at the next scheduled athletic
training education staff meeting and a decision will be made to the student in writing within (5)
working days after the meeting. The staff meeting will consist of the Program Director, ATP
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Faculty members, and the Chair of Kinesiology. If the grievance is not solved satisfactory to all
involved parties, then it will be taken up the chain of command.
Athletic Training Student Work Policy
The athletic training student must fulfill both didactic and clinical requirements in all courses
in order to progress through the Athletic Training Program. Students that work must arrange their
schedules so that clinical experiences are a priority. Students will be allowed to hold part time
jobs outside of the ATP only if the job does not interfere in any way with their clinical
responsibilities. At no time will an athletic training student take the place of a Certified Athletic
Trainer. Athletic Training Students are not to be paid for their participation in a clinical or be
used in any other capacity other than a learning one. Each student must coordinate their class,
clinical, and work schedules with their Preceptor and the ATP Clinical Coordinator and be aware
of the many demands that will be placed on them as a result of program requirements. Clinical
education experience time should not be “work”, but rather a learning experience since the pre-
professional or ATS is not there to take the place of a BOC Certified Athletic Trainer. Once a
student has successfully completed and been evaluated on an athletic training competency and/or
clinical proficiency skill, he/she may begin to utilize these skills on a daily basis, under the
supervision of the preceptor, during the field experience.
Athletic Training Student Clinical Hours Policy
Each student enrolled in the UM Athletic Training Program will be required to obtain clinical
experience on a weekly basis. These experiences will be measured in hours, documented on
paper, and documented on ATrack. The student’s preceptor will verify/approve the documented
hours by signature. Each student must obtain a minimum of 160 clinical hours per semester.
The maximum number of clinical hours a student can document cannot exceed 400 hours per
semester. If a student has extenuating circumstances that prevents them from obtaining the
minimum clinical hour number for a given semester, they must contact the Clinical Education
Coordinator to document the reason or rationale for their failure to meet the standard. If a
motivated student desires to exceed the maximum number of clinical hours per semester, they
will be performing these hours on a volunteer basis. The student cannot be required by their
preceptor to obtain more than forty (40) clinical hours within a given week. Each athletic
training clinical course (KIN 225, 226, 325, 326, 425, & 426) requires a minimum of two
hundred (200) clinical hours to successfully complete each semester clinical.
Intercollegiate Athletes in the Athletic Training Program
Because of the demands of courses, practice and competition it may take longer than the
normal four years to complete the Bachelor’s degree. Intercollegiate athletes are expected to
fulfill the clinical experience and coursework requirements the same as any other student in the
ATP.
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Students with Special Concerns
The University of Mobile is an equal opportunity educational institution and, as such,
does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in any of its programs, including
admission of students and employment, as required by, but not limited to, Title IV of the
Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. It is the policy of the University of Mobile to provide
reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities as defined in Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The University
coordinates support resources for students with disabilities and is an accommodation resource for
faculty and administration. Eligibility for service requires prior documentation of the disability. It
is the responsibility of the student to bring to the University’s attention the need for
accommodations due to a qualifying disability. If the student has submitted official
documentation to the appropriate official of a reasonable accommodation needed, we will notify
their faculty of these needs each semester. The student must submit a copy of their schedule to
the Coordinator of Student Services for ADA before the last day to drop/add a course. The form
requesting accommodation of the Disability Act can be obtained on the Admissions section of the
UM website.
Class Attendance Policy
Athletic Training students are expected to attend all classes in which they are enrolled.
Class attendance is a vital part of the academic program. Attendance makes possible the dialogue
that is the foundation of the educational process between the athletic training student and the
instructor. Absence from class denies students access to the full measure of a college education.
Each college and school has an established attendance policy, which is published on course
syllabi. In the event an absence is necessary, students are accountable for work missed.
Remember, you have four years to obtain the knowledge and experience that will not only
prepare you for the BOC Exam, but also start you on the path of becoming a viable athletic
training healthcare provider.
Athletic Training Resources
The J. L. Bedsole Library provides support for the Athletic Training Program through a
collection of print, audio-visual and electronic resources. These resources are available to UM
patrons both on-campus (library, dorms) and from off campus (remote) locations. The print and
audio-visual resources include a collection of books, videos, and journals located in the JLB
library. The books and videos are cataloged and available for check-out while the journals are
available for in-house only.
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Electronic resources include on-line databases, e-books, e-journals, and Internet research
links. The library subscribes to over 70 databases, including SportDiscus, MEDLINE,
PUBMED, CINAHL and ProQuest Nursing. The e-journal collection provides access to
hundreds of journals including the Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, Journal of
Athletic Training, American Journal of Sports Medicine, Journal of the American Medical
Association, Sports Medicine and Athletic Therapy Today. The library maintains internet links to
numerous athletic training related websites including NATA, CAATE, JAMA, and ACSM. In
addition, patrons have access to over 30,000 e-books in the library’s collection.
Athletic Training Student Society
The Athletic Training Student Society consists of athletic training program students. The
mission of the student society is to provide students more hands on experiences with various lab
sessions and more involvement with other allied health care and health care professionals. The
student society’s main source of income is various fundraisers and the support of the UM Student
Government Association. The money raised goes towards providing shirts for students, various
field trips around the area, and entry fees for SEATA organized events. The society meets one
time a month and is designed to provide the student with new information about the profession
and any upcoming opportunities to enhance their education. Speakers include the University of
Mobile’s ATP Medical Director, UM’s Team Physician, Team Neurologist, Team Dentist,
Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and other allied health professionals within the
community. In April of each year, the society votes for the upcoming president, vice president,
and secretary. Committees are also developed to develop ideas for fundraising. At the beginning
of each school year, each student receives a calendar of events which allows him/her sufficient
time to clear busy schedules to attend the meetings.
2017-2018:
President-
Vice President-
Committees - Fundraising, SEATA Convention, Volunteer Opportunities, SGA Match Funds
Faculty Representative: Dr. Melissa Thomas
Characteristics of a Successful Athletic Training Student
1. One who has read, understands, and agrees to live by the Policies and Procedures of
the ATP.
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2. Dedication-regardless of what you endeavor; dedicate yourself to giving it everything
you have. You have three to four years to prepare yourself to accomplish your goal-use
every second wisely and productively.
3. Become a Critical Thinker-evaluate what you should do and why you should do it, then
make your decisions.
4. Poise and Self-Control-you must be the calmest person in an emergency situation and
you will accomplish this by being academically and clinically prepared, having poise and
having control of your emotions.
5. Fitness-Vince Lombardi, the famous football coach said, “Fatigue makes cowards of us
all”. Though you will be busy with classes, clinical experiences and studying, find time
in your schedule to maintain or improve your physical fitness level.
6. Be Competitive-strive to be the best at everything you do.
7. Become Skillful-the clinical proficiencies are best learned through repetition, so that
when they become appropriate to be applied, your mastery of them will be apparent.
8. Loyalty-be true to yourself, your faculty, your fellow athletic training students and you
will become a trusted student leader.
9. Believe in what you want to do and keep your eye on the goal and what it takes to
achieve it.
10. Be Enthusiastic-come into the ATP Program excited and stay that way-we do best what
we enjoy most.
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University of Mobile
Basic Information
University of Mobile Non-Discrimination Statement
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The University of Mobile does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color,
sex, national or ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or age in the
administration or application of its educational programs and policies, admissions policies,
employment policies, scholarship and loan programs and athletic and University-administered
programs.
Consistent with its Christian mission and organization, UM is exempt from the religious
provisions of Title IX pursuant to the implementing regulation at 34 C.F.R. Section 106.12,
which provides the Title IX does not apply to an educational controlled by a religious
organization to the extent that application of Title IX would be inconsistent with the controlling
organization’s religious tenets. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries
regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Title IX Coordinator - Students
Kim Leousis, Vice President for Campus Life & Enrollment Services
University of Mobile, Weaver Hall, Enrollment Suite
251-442-2222
Disability Access and Accommodation
Julia Lucy, Section 504 Coordinator
University of Mobile, Weaver Hall, Enrollment Suite
251-442-2284
Inquiries about admission may be addressed to the office of enrollment services at the
University of Mobile. Satisfaction of the admission requirements as stated in this catalog does
not guarantee admission to the University. The University reserves the right to deny admission to
anyone.
Academic Dishonesty and Conduct Code
Students attending the University of Mobile are expected to reflect a high standard of
academic integrity and conduct in accord with basic Christian principles and the mission of the
University. Any student found to be disruptive in class, or copying, plagiarizing (with or without
an intent to deceive), cheating, engaging in unauthorized use of a test, forging, or lying to a
faculty member in order to complete an assignment will be subject to disciplinary action.
Each faculty member has the responsibility of defining his or her academic expectations
at the beginning of each session or sub-session. If a faculty member discovers a student violating
the academic integrity code, he or she must either 1) assign a grade of “0” for the test or
assignment; or 2) refer the incident to a faculty committee appointed by the faculty member’s
dean. After the grading or ruling by committee, the incident, along with the evidence, is to be
reported in writing to the vice president for academic affairs with a copy mailed to the student.
The office of the vice president for academic affairs determines whether the incident is
the student’s second offense and, if so, refers the matter to the academic affairs committee for
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disciplinary action. A student found guilty of a second offense is subject to academic suspension
for up to one academic year. A third offense will result in academic dismissal. The student is
entitled to appeal any case involving allegations of academic dishonesty or misconduct, in
keeping with the appeal process outlined in theStudent Handbook.
Grading Standards
The grading system of the University is based on a 4.00 scale. Final course grades are
determined by the instructor. The interpretations of grades and grade points are as follows:
A student is strongly discouraged from requesting an incomplete. However, an
incomplete (I) can be awarded with the approval of the instructor, advisor, and the academic
affairs committee when extenuating circumstances justify the granting of additional time for
completion of work. In order for a grade to be awarded in place of the incomplete a student
must re-register for the course in a future term agreed to by the instructor. This
Grade Interpretation Grade
Points
A Excellent 4.00
B Good 3.00
C Satisfactory 2.00
D Passing 1.00
F Not Passing 0.00
V or CF Course Forgiveness 0.00
W Withdrawn - -
WP Withdrawn while passing - -
WF Withdrawn while not passing - -
I Incomplete - -
P Passed (credit by examination) - -
AU or T Audit Credit
IC Audit of Incomplete coursework
S Satisfactory - -
U Unsatisfactory - -
Q Administrative Withdrawal (extenuating circumstances
as determined by the academic affairs committee)
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registration must be completed at the Registrar’s Office. An incomplete not made up by the
indicated deadline is automatically changed to the grade designated by the instructor on the
application.
Learning Management System (LMS)
The Learning Management System at the University of Mobile is the student’s window to
the classroom twenty-four hours a day. Our LMS is called MyUM and the webpage can be
found by logging into https://umportal.umobile.edu/ics. During your first week on campus, you
will receive a password and orientation to the use of MyUM. In the Athletic Training Program,
students will be able to view or download course syllabi, lecture notes, presentations and
supplemental materials for their courses by selecting MY COURSES under QUICK LINKS.
You will also need to check MyUM for announcements and assignments pertaining to each class.
You will also utilize MyUM to take exams in some of the ATP classes. In order to comply with
the Higher Education Act which requires verification of student identity in online work, all
online coursework submitted to the faculty member must be completed by secure login and
passcode or sent from the student’s official University E-MAIL ACCOUNT.
Counseling Services, Testing & Remediation
Tutoring and Writing Assistance
Tutoring in a variety of areas and writing assistance are available free of charge to UM students
through Tutor.com (online tutoring service accessible in all UM course sites). Writing assistance
is also available from student tutors on campus through UM’s Writing Center. Students may
schedule Writing Center appointments by calling 251-442-2377.
Counseling Services
The Student Success Center is available to provide referrals and assist currently enrolled students
in obtaining counseling appropriate to their needs, and to provide consultation and crisis
intervention services - 251.442.2639.
Academic Success Coaching
The Student Success Center is available to provide Academic Success Coaching (ASC) to
students wishing to improve their grade point average. ASC includes strategies for goal setting,
study skills and habits, time management, and test anxiety. Additional campus resources may be
identified and assistance offered in utilizing these resources. Contact the Coordinator of Student
Support Services at 251.442.2284.
Disability Support Services
It is the policy of the University of Mobile to provide reasonable accommodations for persons
with disabilities as defined in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990. The University coordinates support resources for students with
disabilities and is an accommodation resource for faculty and administration. Eligibility for
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service requires that prior documentation of the disability be reviewed and accepted by the
disabilities coordinator.
It is the responsibility of the student to exercise initiative in identifying and obtaining support
services. The student must arrange to have all documentation of his/her disability forwarded to
Student Support Services (SSS). The student must make an appointment with SSS following
registration to discuss possible accommodations. The student should arrange to meet with the
Student Support Services Coordinator after the first week of classes to determine any changes to
accommodations. Students will be able to obtain letters for course instructors within 48 hours of
request once official documentation has been received and approved.
It is the responsibility of the student to meet with course instructors at the beginning of the
semester to provide information regarding their disability and to discuss accommodations and
strategies that will be appropriate. The Student Success Center will provide supportive
assistance when requested by the student.
Student Support Services Coordinator - Julia Lucy 251.442.2284, email- [email protected]
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Liability Insurance
Every student that is enrolled in a clinical education course and assigned to a designated
clinical experience site is covered by the University of Mobile’s liability insurance plan. The
student will not be covered for events that are covered as a “first responder”. The coverage
plan is a 1,000,000/ 3,000,000 plan and is in effect year-round.
Clinical Experience Dress Code
The UMobile ATP dress code is used to create uniformity among its students as well as to
draw attention to the student’s professionalism and level of experience. Students are expected to
wear clothes that are appropriate for the site in which they are engaged. One site may prefer the
student to wear scrubs, and another may require the typical khaki pants and polo shirt. Other
requirements: hair should be maintained and cleanly cut, no excessive facial hair, no hats, no
excessive jewelry, no face piercings, no visible tattoos should be displayed, no clothing bearing
the name of another university, and no flip flops. These policies are reviewed with the ATP
students prior to beginning clinical rotations each fall and spring.
First Aid and CPR Requirements
Each athletic training student enrolled in a clinical experience course will be required to
show proof of professional rescuer CPR or concurrent enrollment in such a course before he/she
is allowed to report to his/her designated clinical experience site. The University of Mobile will
annually provide a course to instruct both new and returning students on the standards of first aid
and the role in which they play during emergency situations. This course will lead to professional
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rescuer CPR with AED certification. If the student misses the regularly scheduled class they
must take a similar class with either the Red Cross or the American Heart Association.
Transportation Policy for Athletic Training Students
Students must be able to facilitate personal transportation, at their own expense, that will
be necessary for travel to off campus clinical experience sites. Clinical experience sites cover
both the Mobile and Baldwin county areas and can reach into other parts of the country, therefore
increasing the need for the student to have his/her own transportation.
Sight & Sound Policy/ Direct Supervision
Clinical Supervision as defined by CAATE and the University of Mobile Athletic
Training Program requires that anyone supervising an Athletic Training Student “must maintain
auditory and visual contact with the Athletic Training Student at all times in order to be able to
intervene on behalf of the patient or the Athletic Training Student”.
This may be a new concept to many Preceptors because of how things were formerly
done and many of you were probably “on your own” a great deal while accumulating your
clinical experience hours. Many of you were in Programs where you were basically utilized as an
extension of the professional athletic training work force. Although you learned to make
decisions, your level of education and experience at that point was probably insufficient to
rationally and prudently be expected to make such decisions. With the advent of the mandate of
Direct Supervision subject to the Sight and Sound Rule, Athletic Training Students are not to be
put in positions for which they are not ready and comfortable, and patients/athletes are protected
from mistakes that a novice Athletic Training Student might commit.
If you, as a Preceptor, recognize that, for any reason, yours has become a position where
you cannot provide Direct Supervision of the Athletic Training Student assigned to your site,
please contact the UMobile ATP Director or the Clinical Coordinator and arrangements will be
made for reassignment of the Athletic Training Student.
Supervision Policy and Definitions:
• Athletic training students must be supervised at all times; the preceptor must be able to
intervene on behalf of the student and/or patient at all times. • Athletic training students may perform athletic training skills only with direct supervision. • Athletic training students cannot be required to perform any skills unsupervised. • If unsupervised experiences are available for students, students are not permitted to
perform athletic training skills during those unsupervised experiences.
Definitions: • Preceptor
A Preceptor is a certified/licensed profession who teaches and evaluates students in a
clinical setting using an actual patient base, and who has completed preceptor training. A
preceptor provides formal instruction and evaluation of clinical proficiencies in
classroom, laboratory, and/or in clinical education experiences through direct supervision
of athletic training students. Note that other content experts (e.g., exercise physiologists,
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nutritionists, mental health counselors, physicians) can be used to teach and evaluate
those Clinical Proficiencies that fall within the domain of their professional expertise.
However, a preceptor must evaluate the students' ability to integrate these skills into
professional practice. • Clinical Education
Clinical education represents the athletic training students' formal acquisition, practice,
and preceptor evaluation of the Entry-level Athletic Training Clinical Proficiencies
through classroom, laboratory, and clinical education experiences under the direct
supervision of a preceptor. Formal evaluation of the application and integration of clinical
proficiencies are completed by a preceptor. Related to clinical education is field
experience, in which students have the opportunity to practice clinical proficiencies under
the supervision of a preceptor. • Direct Supervision
This applies to the instruction and evaluation of the clinical proficiencies by a preceptor.
Constant visual and auditory interaction between the student and the preceptor must be
maintained. The preceptor shall be physically present for proficiency instruction and
evaluation. • Supervision
This applies to the field experiences under the direction of a preceptor. Daily personal/
verbal contact at the site of supervision between the athletic training student and the
preceptor who plans, directs, advises, and evaluates the students' athletic training field
experience. The preceptor shall be physically present to intervene on behalf of the
athlete/patient. • Clinical Education Experience
Clinical education experience provides an opportunity for integration of psychomotor,
cognitive and affective skills, and clinical proficiencies within the context of direct
patient care. A preceptor must directly supervise formal clinical education experience.
UMobile ATP “First Responder” Policy
When the decision was made to apply for accreditation candidacy in the fall of 2000, the
matter of athletic trainer students being utilized as “First Responders” was discussed by the
Athletic Training Faculty Committee. It was the decision of that committee to aggressively
discourage the utilization of athletic training students in this capacity at any clinical experience
site either at the University of Mobile or any other affiliated clinical experience site. This
decision was based on the following:
1. Lack of supervision by BOC Certified Athletic Trainer.
2. Very thin line between the duties of a “First Responder” and those of someone
practicing the profession of athletic training as defined by the applicable statute (Alabama
Athletic Trainers Act).
3. Possibility that the unsupervised athletic training student could be pressured by athletes
or coaches to perform tasks beyond the scope of a “First Responder”.
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4. Allowing athletic training students to function in “First Responder” capacity is not in
line with UMobile ATP’s Learning Over Time Philosophy.
However, since the UMobile ATP cannot prevent an athletic training student from acting
in a “First Responder Capacity” if he or she so desires, in the event that a University of Mobile
athletic training student should wish to get involved in a situation where he/she would be acting
in the capacity of a “First Responder”, the following criteria must be met:
1. The athletic training student must volunteer for the “First Responder” function and
must furnish the UMobile ATP Program Director a written statement that his/her actions
are voluntary.
2. The athletic training student must inform coaches and athletes involved that he/she is
acting in the capacity of a “First Responder” and not as an athletic training student.
3. The athletic training student must inform coaches and athletes involved that he/she is
not functioning under any standing orders of the University of Mobile ATP Medical
Director.
4. The athletic training student must inform coaches and athletes involved that the
University of Mobile liability insurance policy does not cover his/her actions while
acting in the capacity of a “First Responder”.
5. The athletic training student must review and sign a form stating that he/she
understands the provisions of the Alabama Athletic Trainer’s Licensure Act and that he/
she understands the role limitations while acting as a “First Responder”.
For the purposes of this policy, “First Responder” status shall be defined as “an athletic
training student providing care to patients or athlete’s while not under the direct supervision of a
BOC Certified Athletic Trainer or other duly authorized medical professional”.
**This policy has been published in the University of Mobile Athletic Training Program Policies
and Procedures Manual, appears on the University of Mobile Athletic Training website and has
also been furnished to all Preceptors working with the Program at the time of their attendance at
the Preceptor Seminar.
ATP Learning Lab Policies
Athletic Training Students are expected to come prepared to all clinical learning labs. The
information is posted on MyUM along with the outline for lessons covered. The student should
also be dressed appropriately to perform the necessary tests without any unnecessary exposure.
The labs will either be held in the athletic training room or the ATP classroom depending on the
instructor’s preference. Students should be in class for every scheduled class and be on time.
Remember, this is to enhance your learning and counts toward your weekly clinical experience
hours. Therefore, you should take this opportunity seriously and use your time wisely. Other
rules follow:
No gum.
No revealing clothing items.
No short shorts or cropped shirts.
No cell phones allowed.
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Do not only be a sponge, get involved.
Initiate class discussions.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR ATHLETIC TRAINING PROGRAM ADMISSION
The Athletic Training Program at the University of Mobile is a rigorous and intense program
that places specific requirements and demands on the students enrolled in the program. An
objective of this program is to prepare graduates to enter a variety of employment settings
and to render care to wide spectrum of individuals engaged in physical activity. The technical
standards set forth by the Athletic Training Program establish the essential qualities
considered necessary for students admitted to this program to achieve the knowledge, skills,
and competencies of an entry-level athletic trainer, as well as meet the expectations of the program’s accrediting agency (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
Programs [CAATE]). The following abilities and expectations must be met by all students
admitted to the University of Mobile Athletic Training Program. In the event a student is
unable to fulfill these technical standards, with or without reasonable accommodation, the
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student will not be allowed to continue in the program. Compliance with the program’s
technical standards does not guarantee a student’s eligibility for the BOC certification examination.
Candidates for selection to the Athletic Training Program must demonstrate:
1. The mental capacity to assimilate, analyze, synthesize, integrate concepts and problem
solve to formulate assessment and therapeutic judgments and to be able to distinguish
deviations from the norm.
2. Sufficient postural and neuromuscular control, sensory function, and coordination to
perform appropriate physical examinations using accepted techniques; and accurately, safely
and efficiently use equipment and materials during the assessment and treatment of patients.
3. The ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with patients and colleagues,
including individuals from different cultural and social backgrounds; this includes, but is not
limited to, the ability to establish rapport with patients and communicate judgments and
treatment information effectively. Students must be able to understand and speak the English
language at a level consistent with competent professional practice.
4. The ability to record the physical examination results and a treatment plan clearly and
accurately.
5. The capacity to maintain composure and continue to function well during periods of high
stress.
6. The perseverance, diligence and commitment to complete the athletic training education
program as outlined and sequenced.
7. Flexibility and ability to adjust changing situations and uncertainty in clinical situations.
8. Affective skill and appropriate demeanor and rapport that relate to professional education
and quality patient care.
Students in the athletic training program will be required to verify they understand and meet
these technical standards or that they believe that, with certain accommodations, they can
meet the standards. The Student Success Center will evaluate a student who states he/she
could meet the program’s technical standards with accommodation and confirm that the
stated condition qualifies as a disability under the applicable laws. If a student states he/she
can meet the technical standards with accommodation, then the University will determine
whether it agrees that the student can meet the technical standards with reasonable
accommodation; this includes a review to whether the accommodations requested are
reasonable, taking into account whether accommodations would jeopardize clinician/patient
safety, or the educational process of the student or the institution, including all coursework,
clinical experiences and internships deemed essential to graduation.
I certify that I have read and understand the technical standards for selection listed above,
and I believe to the best of my knowledge that I meet each of these standards without
accommodation. I understand that if I am unable to meet these standards I will not be
allowed to continue in the program.
___________________________________ __________________
Signature of Applicant Date
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Alternate statement for students requesting accommodations.
I certify that I have read and understand the technical standards of selection listed above and
I believe to the best of my knowledge that I can meet each of these standards with certain
accommodations. I will contact the Student Success Center (251-442-2284) to determine what
accommodations may be available. I understand that if I am unable to meet these standards
with or without accommodations, I will not be allowed to continue in the program.
____________________________________ ____________________
Signature of Applicant Date
PHYSICIAN STATEMENT
The Health Care Provider performing your physical examination must sign this form. This form is in addition to the Athletic Training Physical Form. This information will be kept in your student portfolio located in the Program Director’s office.
TO BE COMPLETED BY PHYSICIAN: The below-named student is enrolled in the Athletic
Training Program at the University of Mobile. Athletic training students must meet technical
standards established by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
(CAATE) in order to be accepted into the program. In addition to a physical examination, a
Health Care Provider (RN, MD, DO) must attest to the following statement:
________________________________ has the mental capacity to assimilate, analyze,
synthesize, integrate concepts and problem solve to formulate assessment and therapeutic
judgments and to be able to distinguish deviations from the norm; and have sufficient
postural and neuromuscular control, sensory function, and coordination to perform
appropriate physical examinations using accepted techniques; accurately, safely and
efficiently use equipment and materials during the assessment and treatment of patients.
Physician’s Name (printed): _____________________________________
Street Address __________________ City_________ State________ Zip Code ___________
Email ______________________________________ Phone (________) __________________
Physician’s Signature ________________________________
Policy Regarding Athletic Training Students
with Communicable Diseases
The University of Mobile Athletic Training Program recognizes the importance of
minimizing the exposure of athletes or patients in a clinical setting to communicable diseases.
Therefore, athletic training students are instructed not to report to their clinical site if they have
active signs or symptoms of a communicable disease. They are further instructed to notify the
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Preceptor of their status and an estimate of how long they will need to be absent from their
clinical assignment. It is the option of the athletic training student whether or not to seek medical
attention when they have communicable disease symptoms, but seeking such attention is
strongly recommended. In the event that a Preceptor feels that an athletic training student
assigned to his/her site is missing an inordinate amount of time due to adherence to the
communicable disease policy, he/she should contact the UMobile ATP Program Director.
Communicable Diseases cited by the CDC:
Blood borne pathogens
Conjunctivitis
Cytomegalovirus
Diphtheria
Gastrointestinal infections, acute
Hepatitis A
Herpes simplex
Measles
Meningococcal disease
Mumps
Parovirus
Pertussis
Poliomyelitis
Rabies
Rubella
Scabies and pediculosis
Staphylococcus aureus infection
Streptococcus infection
Tuberculosis
Other Communicable Diseases
Mononucleosis
Influenza
Common Cold
EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN FOR INFECTIOUS WASTE MATERIALS
Infectious waste materials are those materials that may transmit infectious diseases from one
person to another. Infectious waste materials are any materials that have been exposed to bodily
fluids and secretions (i.e. blood, cerebrospinal fluid, saliva, mucus, semen, vaginal secretions,
and any other bodily fluids). Because diseases such as AIDS, HIV, and Hepatitis B are so
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contagious and life threatening, extreme caution must be taken when handling any infectious
material and when disposing of these materials. All situations involving infectious materials or
bodily fluids must be taken seriously and treated in a safe manner. Therefore, one’s only
protection from these viruses is using precaution when handling infectious materials.
Following are rules and guidelines for the athletic training room and clinical sites that must be
followed when handling and disposing infectious materials. If you do not understand or have
questions regarding these guidelines, consult your preceptor/athletic trainer immediately. As
knowledge increases in the field of athletic training, procedures may change. Therefore, it is
important that each athletic training student check these guidelines regularly as changes may
occur.
GUIDELINES FOR INFECTIOUS WASTE MATERIALS
1. All athletic training students must receive the Hepatitis B vaccination or sign a waiver
before they can handle infectious waste.
2. All athletic training students must have attended the in-service on infectious waste
materials and have a current copy of the infectious waste material guidelines outlined
in the Policies and Procedure Manual.
3. All students must have a current CPR/AED card before beginning clinicals.
4. All injuries that involve bodily fluids must be taken seriously, and treated in a manner
that protects the athlete and the athletic training student from the transmission of an
infectious disease.
5. Everyone must wear latex gloves when treating, managing, or handling injuries that
involve bodily fluids.
6. Always use extreme caution when treating any type of skin disorders, even if the
disorder is not secreting bodily fluids.
7. Everyone will wash their hands in warm water with soap after treating, managing, or
handling injuries that involve bodily fluids.
8. After every injury that involves bodily fluids has been adequately treated, the entire
area should be disinfected. This includes tables, chairs, or any other area the athlete
may have come in contact with.
9. Always clean tables, equipment, and workstations at the end of each day to
disinfectant any area that may have gone untreated earlier in the day.
10. All students will use extreme caution when treating, managing, or handling infectious
waste wounds in order to prevent splashing of bodily fluids. Eye protection is
suggested when handling these types of injuries.
11. All students will be issued face shields for CPR/rescue breathing, and will be
expected to carry the masks at all times during practices and competitions.
12. Any material that has been exposed to bodily fluids must be disposed of in the correct
manner.
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13. All materials that have come in contact with bodily fluids that do not have any sharp
edges will go in the red trashcan labeled “Biohazard”. DO NOT throw any material
in regular trashcans that has been exposed to bodily fluids.
14. All those materials that have been exposed to bodily fluids that have sharp edges will
go in the red container labeled “Sharps Biohazard”.
15. When biohazard containers become full notify the preceptor/athletic trainer for proper
disposal of these materials. These materials are picked up by trained personnel so
that they can be disposed of without endangering anyone.
16. All laundry that has been exposed to bodily fluids must be treated with extreme
caution. Always wear latex gloves when handling this laundry, and see to it that these
pieces of laundry are washed immediately.
17. All students must report and/or document any treatment of injuries that involve bodily
fluids every time they are treated to the Preceptor.
18. All students should report any exposure to bodily fluids to their supervising Preceptor
as soon as they occur. The athletic training student must fill out a report of exposure
to human blood or other potentially infectious materials. This report should be given
to and reviewed by the Preceptor and the Program Director. The student will be
referred to the school nurse. This is for the protection of the athletic training student
and the athlete involved. All costs incurred relative to exposure incidents, initial,
and follow-up, are the responsibility of the individual student.
19. Any exposure to such materials warrants immediate cleansing with warm water and
soap. If in the eyes, flood the eyes with warm water. If in the mouth, rinse with
warm water or some type of mouthwash.
20. The Preceptor or clinical coordinator should be consulted for any problems or
misunderstandings regarding these guidelines. Ask questions before handling a
situation in an incorrect manner.
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University of Mobile Athletic Training Program
Report of Exposure to Human Blood or
Other Potentially Infectious Materials
1. Wash the exposed area thoroughly. Use soap for skin; use only water if eyes, nose, or
mouth.
2. Notify your Preceptor of this exposure.
3. Please complete this section. If you have any questions, please ask your supervisor.
Name:__________________________________ Date of Report:________________
Home Address:_________________________Home Phone:____________________
City:________________ State:____ Zip:_______School Phone:__________________
On ________(date) at _______AM/PM, at ______________________(location),
I received an exposure to: [ ] blood [ ] other potentially infectious body fluid (specify , if
possible:_________________________________________).
This material came into contact with my:
[ ] right/left/both eye(s) [ ] nose [ ] mouth [ ] cut/scratched/
damaged/punctured skin
This exposure occurred while I______________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
I was wearing: [ ] gloves [ ] protective clothing [ ] face protection
[ ] protective eyewear
Immediately after I received the exposure, I:
[ ] washed the exposed area thoroughly [ ] reported the exposure to
my supervisor
I [ ] have [ ] have not been vaccinated against the hepatitis B virus.
I [ ] can [ ] cannot identify the individual to whose blood or body fluid I was exposed:
Name:__________________________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________Phone:____________
4. When you are finished, sign and date this section and give this report to your preceptor.
5. Promptly report to the school nurse on campus.
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Signature:________________________________ Date:_________________
Zeigler, T. (1997). Management of Bloodborne Infections in Sport. Human Kinetics. Champaign, IL.
Assessment of ATP Students
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Master Assessment Plan (MAP)
All of the instruments in the Master Assessment Plan are designed to provide feedback to the
Program Director, Clinical Coordinator, ATP faculty and adjuncts, ATP Medical Director and ATP
students as to whether or not the ATP is accomplishing its objectives. More importantly, the data gathered
is utilized to assess the effectiveness of the program and decide what, if any, changes need to be made or
issues addressed to make the ATP stronger, more efficient, and able to provide a superior athletic training
program. The instruments included in the MAP are the Affiliated Clinical Experience Site Evaluations,
Learning Styles Evaluation, Bloodborne Pathogens Training Evaluation, Clinical Preceptor Evaluations of
ATS, Athletic Training Student’s Evaluation of Clinical Preceptors, Annual MAP Exam, ATP Program
Evaluations, and Clinical Proficiency evaluations, as well as results from didactic courses and evaluations
of didactic faculty.
The UMobile ATP Master Assessment Plan strives to evaluate clinical and didactic education both
from the instruction viewpoint to the ATS performance viewpoint, clinical sites to assure the proper
learning in a clinical experience environment, and Preceptors in terms of teaching style and adherence to
the Program’s cumulative learning over time philosophy. The UMobile ATP MAP evaluates ATS
knowledge base in terms of athletic training competencies and skill base in terms of clinical proficiency
mastery over time. Employer survey, alumni surveys and BOC exam performance are also evaluated as
tools to be used to improve the Program. Some evaluations are validating in that they indicate that
current methods being utilized are successful while other evaluations lead us to areas that can be
improved to better prepare the athletic training student not only for success on the BOC exam, but also for
success in the profession of athletic training.
The UMobile ATP MAP philosophy is that no single evaluation is sufficient to indicate anything.
The frequency and use of multiple evaluations are an attempt to cover every aspect of the Program. The
MAP seeks trends that tend to indicate issues that need to be addressed in order for the Program to
function properly for the benefit of the athletic training students.
Self-Evaluation
Another aspect of the learning process is self-evaluation. This self-evaluation component allows
the student to not only learn a skill or concept, but also requires the student to utilize critical thinking
skills regarding the when and how of application. Where applicable, didactic classes have a laboratory
and an oral practical component. These laboratory assessments require the athletic training student to not
only be able to demonstrate skills, but also be able to “Think in Action” by explaining the how, when and
why of application of the skill. The University of Mobile encourages athletic training students to take an
active role in their learning process and practice amongst themselves to improve their skills.
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Clinical Experiences
Clinical experience evaluations are the heart of the evaluation system. In this setting, the ATS is
able to work closely with the Preceptor and practice and ultimately apply, under direct supervision of the
Preceptor, the skills and competencies which the ATS has learned didactically. The clinical experience
aspect of the program is designed to stress those skills and competencies which the athletic training
student has previously learned in class or is learning in class the same semester. The Preceptor evaluations
during the clinical experiences are extremely important because they are the dynamic of the profession. It
is the University of Mobile’s goal that students will look to the Preceptor as a means to fine tune the skills
they have already learned and been tested on in the clinical courses. We realize that many Preceptors are
bombarded by the many tasks of their jobs and hope that they feel their primary goal is to assist and not
teach these vital skills. Retest is one aspect that the Preceptor is in control of and can be done in the form
of controlled evaluations. Retest is a method that aims at long-term learning rather than short-term
accomplishments keeping the information fresh in their minds as sometimes students place information
into their heads for the sole intent of passing a test. Each clinical, although designed to be intensive for
one particular area of study may indeed add more insight into other aspects of the student’s learning
process which keeps the students sharp on skills that may or may not be utilized on a regular basis for
every clinical rotation.
Assessment
Assessment, in line with the UMobile ATP Master Assessment Plan comes in several forms, both
formative and summative, by way of mastery forms, tests within the classroom, oral and practical exams
each semester, and finally the comprehensive MAP Exam given each Spring semester. This method is
most helpful to the instructors of the program as it is an opportunity to evaluate teaching styles and the
students’ learning and test taking styles in order to better assist the student. This test covers the level the
student has just completed and all other levels prior to that year. It allows the athletic training student to
identify areas of strengths and weaknesses and understand how far they must reach to achieve their goal
of being a BOC Certified Athletic Trainer. The University of Mobile ATP also encourages students to
attend the SEATA conference in Atlanta, Georgia, to gauge their knowledge base.
Comprehensive Examinations: Level I and II (Sophomore and Junior) ATP students are required to take
an annual MOCK BOC Exam during the Spring Semester based on the ATP didactic and clinical courses
they have completed or are concurrently enrolled. There will be NO Make-Up Exams unless due to
exceptional circumstances which will be decided on a case-by-case basis by the Chair of Human
Performance and Exercise Science. There will be a two hour limit for the 150 question examination.
Questions will be based on materials from lectures, text, and other supplemental materials used in the
completed courses. If a student fails to meet the stated level criteria (60% for Level I and 70% for Level
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II), they will be allowed to retake the exam one time only in order to demonstrate attainment of the
threshold score. As stated, the threshold pass rates for these exams are as follows:
Level I (Sophomore) 60% Program Level 1
Level II (Junior) 70% Program Level 2
If a student fails to attain the threshold score on the MOCK BOC Exam for his/her level on either the first
or second attempt, they will be unable to register for ATP didactic or clinical courses during the following
Fall Semester and will need to reapply to the Program for reconsideration or retake those courses for
which the MOCK BOC Exam for their level showed deficiency.
The final portion of the Master Assessment Plan is met during the last year of an ATP students
matriculation whereby he/she must show documented evidence of the attainment of scores of 70% or
greater on the BOC Self-Assessment Examinations during the Senior Capstone Course (HPE 422).
Failure to achieve this threshold during the pendency of that course will result in the student receiving a
grade of “I” (Incomplete) in HPE 422 which is a requirement for graduation in the Athletic Training
major. As with any incomplete at the University of Mobile, the student will have one semester to show
documentation that he/she has in fact met the threshold on the BOC Self-Assessment Exams to remove
the grade of “I” and get credit for the course. If this is not accomplished within the one semester, the “I”
will become a permanent grade of “F” and the course will have to be repeated to fulfill graduation
requirement in the Athletic Training major.
Competencies/Proficiencies Students will be allowed to utilize skills and knowledge in their Athletic Training clinical
experience under direct supervision of the Preceptor once these skills have been taught and
assessed on that particular skill. These techniques are associated with competencies and
proficiencies which will be taught and demonstrated in didactic classes and evaluated either
through didactic courses or in Clinical Experience courses. If you are asked to perform a skill
that you have not been taught in the classroom or assessed, please decline and inform the
Preceptor that you have not learned that particular technique.
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PRECEPTOR
INFORMATION
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Preceptor Guidelines
Preceptors must uphold the mission of the Athletic Training Program of the University of
Mobile. When UM athletic training students are assigned to a clinical site and a Preceptor, it is
essential that all personnel understand that the athletic training student is in the clinical education
setting to enhance his/her education, not simply to provide a service to athletes, patients,
coaches, or Preceptors. The following are guidelines and definitions provided to insure that all
parties understand their responsibilities during the clinical education period.
Direct Supervision- the constant visual and auditory interaction between the athletic
training student and the clinical instructor allowing the clinical instructor to intervene in
any situation for the protection of the athlete, the athletic training student, or to facilitate a
teachable moment.
Preceptors must agree to the following to serve in these capacities with the University of Mobile
Athletic Training Program:
1. Accept all Athletic Training Students assigned to his/her site without discrimination.
2. Assign responsibilities to the ATS that are clearly delineated by their particular
clinical experience course outline.
3. Provide directly supervised opportunities for the ATS to participate in the
rehabilitation programs of athletes or patients following injury and/or surgical
procedures.
4. Provide directly supervised opportunities for ATS to evaluate injuries and conditions
sustained by athletes and patients.
5. Provide directly supervised opportunities for the ATS to document injuries and to
interact with physicians responsible for athlete/patient care.
6. Preceptors will review and critique the ATS proficiencies designated to his/her
academic level and clinical education course.
7. Allow ATS to become critical thinkers.
8. Assist each ATS in setting and obtaining personal goals throughout the semester.
9. Directly supervise each ATS in the context of direct patient care.
10. Remember at all times that this clinical education experience is a part of the total
athletic training program at the University of Mobile.
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Site Preceptor Cell Phone Email
University of Mobile Jacob Lewis, ATC 601-517-5011 [email protected]
Heather Nosky, ATC 281-923-6424 [email protected]
GA
UM PT/ Encore PT Kristen Rather, ATC, PT 251-586-2700 [email protected]
UM Strength & Cond Coach Taylor Ledbetter 251-599-0107 [email protected]
Alabama Orthopedic Clinics Joy Crouse- Admin
Cottage Hill Joy Crouse- ATC 251-209-8043 [email protected]
Blount High John Gillespie, ATC 251-454-5029 [email protected]
Mary G. Montgomery High Alex White, ATC 731-267-8506 [email protected]
BC Rain High Kyle McDowell, ATC 251-504-0110 [email protected]
Satsuma High Patrick Friel, ATC 812-528-2507 [email protected]
Daphne High Brian Metz, ATC 251-802-4006 [email protected]
University of South Alabama Jinni Frisbey- Admin
Megan Harper, ATC- WBKB 251-643-3741 [email protected]
Caleb Forehand, ATC- SB 850-826-0918 [email protected]
Chris McDonald, ATC- BSB 904-536-4064 [email protected]
Karla Beasley, ATC- WTK 334-830-0361 [email protected]
Matt Brown, ATC- MBKB [email protected]
Josh Logan, ATC- Track 251-423-2408 [email protected]
Chad Stephano, ATC- FB 478-320-3584 [email protected]
GA- Zach Romig [email protected]
GA- Jack Mixner [email protected]
Encore Physical Therpay
Paige Plash- owner/
Stacy Harrelson- Admin 251-656-0948 [email protected]
UMS- Wright
McGill Toolen Gary Zakutney, ATC [email protected]
Murphy High James Hamm, ATC 251-455-4194 [email protected]
Baker High Jennifer Byrd, ATC 205-908-8356 [email protected]
Spanish Fort High Robert Milam, ATC 504-232-1286 [email protected]
Citronelle High DeShena Thomas, ATC 251-643-9801 [email protected]
Saraland Physical Therapy Brian Risser- Admin/ PT 251-689-6387 [email protected]
Saraland High Keven Carnall, ATC 251-272-6305 [email protected]
Brittany Banks, ATC 205-394-2726 [email protected]
Fleming Sport and Rehab Bob Fleming- Admin 251-380-1111 [email protected]
St Pauls High Chandler McCulloch, ATC 334-804-1436 [email protected]
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Mobile Infirmary
ProHealth Romie Asher 251-435-4785 [email protected]
North Baldwin Fitness Pauline Martin- Director 251-435-4782
Marisa Willimas, ATC 251-937-9099 [email protected]
Mobile Surgery Center Julie Saucier- admin
Keeli Lyles- contact [email protected]
The Orthopaedic Group PC
Jimmy Fisher, ATC [email protected]
Haley Kirby, ATC [email protected]
Darla Mathews, ATC [email protected]
Dr. Matt Busbee MD
Dr. Albert Haas
Allison Blythe, PT
Gulf Coast Occupational
Sports and Pain Medicine Dr. Ron Lee- Owner/Admin 251-223-3767
Personal Edge Fitness Garrett Williams- Owner 251-341-0927 [email protected]
Results Physiotherapy Matt Broussard- Coordinator [email protected]
Jamal Randall
Bay Minette PT
Baldwin County High Kerry Clewell [email protected]
Baldwin Bone and Joint
Andy Harcourt [email protected]
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FORMS
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ATP CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
WEEKLY HOURS & ACTIVITY LOG
STUDENT: _____________________________________ YEAR: ____________
CLINICAL (circle): HPE225 HPE325 HPE425
HPE226 HPE326 HPE426
SEMESTER (circle): FALL SPRING
CLINICAL SITE (location): _____________________________________________________
PRECEPTOR (name): _____________________________________________________
DAY DATE TOTAL HOURS ACTIVITY
SIGNATURES:
Verification by Preceptor: ________________________________ Date: ________________
Audit by Clinical Coordinator: _______________________________ Date: ________________
Action Required / Comments:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
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ATP Clinical Hours Form
STUDENT: ____________________________________ YEAR: _______________
CLINICAL (circle): HPE225 HPE325 HPE425
HPE226 HPE326 HPE426
SEMESTER (circle): FALL SPRING
CLINICAL SITE (location) : ____________________________________________________
PRECEPTOR (name): ____________________________________________________
REQUIRED CLINICAL TIMES:
How hours equate to a clinical grade
200-180 hours= 90 A
180-160 hours= 80 B
160 or below- repeat clinical course
(Applied Experience) –
**Clinical experiences will not stop when you have accrued your 200 hours.
**You must continue to attend your clinical site until the last day of reporting has been
determined.
WEEKLY SCHEDULE:
Days Time in/ Out Type of Exposure
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
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Thursday
Friday
Saturday
TIME Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:00
9:00
9:30
10:00
11:00
12:00
1:00
2:00
3:00
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University of Mobile
Athletic Training Program
Student Evaluation by Preceptor – PART A
YEAR: ________
SEMESTER: O FALL O SPRING
STUDENT:
________________________________________________________________________
___
Place an “X” where appropriate.
CLINICAL (X): O HPE225 O HPE325 O HPE425
O HPE226 O HPE326 O HPE426
GRADE(X): O MID-TERM O FINAL
CLINICAL CITE:
_______________________________________________________________________
PRECEPTOR: _________________________________________________________________________
4:00
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Directions for completing this form: The Preceptor will please respond to the following items
regarding the Athletic Training Student’s (ATS’s) performance during the clinical experience
utilizing the Likert Scale as follows: Place an “X” where appropriate.
4 = Outstanding- Demonstrates skills above expectations for this level 3= Good- Meets expectations for this level 2= Average- Skill mastery and performance average for this level 1= Unacceptable - Skill and performance level is below average for this level and may
show serious deficiencies
I. Performance Evaluation: Place an “X” where appropriate.
1). Student is on time and remains until assignments are complete.
O 4 O 3 O 2 O 1
2). Student dresses appropriately for clinical experience.
O 4 O 3 O 2 O 1
3). Student follows directions and does not exceed instructions.
O 4 O 3 O 2 O 1
4). Student completes tasks as assigned.
O 4 O 3 O 2 O 1
5). Student demonstrates an initiative to learn.
O 4 O 3 O 2 O 1
6). Student has learned and follows clinical site policies and procedures.
O 4 O 3 O 2 O 1
7). Student demonstrates knowledge of use and respect of clinical site supplies and equipment.
O 4 O 3 O 2 O 1
8). Student demonstrates effective communication skills.
O 4 O 3 O 2 O 1
9). Student demonstrates a positive professional attitude in the clinical setting.
O 4 O 3 O 2 O 1
II. Narrative Section:
10). Identify the student’s strengths. (Required)
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11). Recommendation for improvement of the student. (Required)
III. Evaluation Summary: Place an “X” where appropriate.
12). Has this student made satisfactory progress and improved skills during this clinical experience.
O YES O NO
13). Has this pre-professional student met clinical experience site expectations.
O YES O NO
14). Has this pre-professional student demonstrated competence at his/her respective level.
O YES O NO
All letter grades for clinical experiences for University of Mobile Athletic Training Program courses are assigned by University of Mobile faculty.
The total # of points allowed for this evaluation will be tallied using the Likert scale above and the evaluation will account for 25% of the total clinical grade. Subjective comments will also be included in the students overall grade.
However, if you were asked what letter grade would accurately depict this student’s performance during this clinical experience, what grade would be appropriate in your opinion? ______________
____________________________________________ ___________________ STUDENT Date
____________________________________________ ___________________ PRECEPTOR Date
________________________________ ___________ ___________________ COORDINATOR OF CLINICAL EDUCATION Date
• This is only a useful evaluation tool if it is discussed in detail with the
student regarding their strengths and weaknesses. Several problems can be
alleviated by just sitting down with the student after midterm evaluations and
reviewing this form.
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47 Total points
Total Points Per Section
36 points- Questions 1-9
6 points- Questions 10 & 11
3 Questions 12 & 14
45- 40.5 total points= A
40.5- 36 total points= B
36- 31.5 total points =C University of Mobile
Athletic Training Program Athletic Training Student Evaluation of Clinical Site/Preceptor Experience
Date: _________________
Athletic Training Student: ___________________________________
Clinical Experience Course: HPES ____________________________
Clinical Experience Site: ____________________________________
Preceptor: _______________________________________________
Please respond to the following statements regarding your clinical experience using the Likert Scale as follows:
5 Always 4 Almost Always 3 Often 2 Occasionally 1 Seldom
1. The clinical experience provided me with a positive learning experience: 5 4 3 2 1
2. The supplies and equipment at the clinical site were sufficient to provide me the opportunity to practice athletic training skills:
5 4 3 2 1
3. The experiences I had during my clinical experience course reinforced knowledge and skills learned in the classroom at the University of Mobile:
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5 4 3 2 1
4. The emergency plan, protocols and procedures at my clinical experience site were explained to me adequately during my initial orientation period:
5 4 3 2 1
5. There was adequate exposure to various athletic activities at this site including high risk sports:
5 4 3 2 1
Narrative Questions
1. The strengths of this clinical experience site are:
2. The weaknesses of this clinical experience site are:
The University of Mobile Athletic Training Education Program should continue to use this site for clinical experiences
Yes No
Evaluation of The Preceptor:
1. The Preceptor is a positive role model for athletic training students: 5 4 3 2 1
2. The Preceptor cares about athletic training student learning in the clinical setting: 5 4 3 2 1
3. The Preceptor communicates effectively with the athletic training student: 5 4 3 2 1
4. The Preceptor challenges the athletic training student to improve his/her skills: 5 4 3 2 1
5. The Preceptor respects athletic training students: 5 4 3 2 1
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__________________________________________ ___________________ Athletic Training Student Date
__________________________________________ ____________________ Program Director / Coordinator of Clinical Education Date
Requirements for Successful Completion
of the Athletic Training Program
Requirements for successful completion of the University of Mobile Athletic Training Program
follows these three paths, namely:
1. Satisfaction of University of Mobile requirements for graduation
2. Fulfilling the requirements for admission to and retention in the Athletic Training Program
3. Documented mastery of the athletic training competencies and clinical proficiencies
4. Successful completion of all 3 Gateways of the Athletic Training Program.
The University of Mobile’s general requirements for graduation are listed in the latest version of
the University Catalog. You should read these carefully and discuss your progress with your
faculty advisor on a regular basis.
Requirements for admission to and retention in the Athletic Training Major are listed on the ATP
webpage in the Athletic Training Program Policies and Procedures Manual You should read
these carefully and discuss them with your faculty advisor on a regular basis to assure that you
are staying on track.
Beyond the factors listed above, success for the Athletic Training Student should involve “giving
back” to the Program by leading study groups, taking an active part in the Athletic Training
Student Society, getting involved in special events, and mentoring lower level students.
Acknowledgement:
I have read this document entitled “Requirements for Successful Completion of the Athletic
Training Program and I understand what is contained therein.
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_______________________________ ___________
Athletic Training Student Signature Date
UMobile ATP
Athletic Training Student Commitment to Excellence
The Athletic Training Program at the University of Mobile is committed to providing athletic
training students with the best educational experience possible. An important component of that
learning experience includes the clinical education experiences in which athletic training
students are involved. Each athletic training student enrolled in the Program plays an integral
role in determining his/her own success. To assure that Learning Over Time makes the
transition from the classroom to the clinical situation, each athletic training student must accept
his/her own role in the clinical education component of the Athletic Training Program. UMobile
ATP wants the clinical education component to be an optimal learning experience. In order to
accomplish this, the Program believes that each of the following must occur.
1. Insist on a thorough orientation of policies and procedures for the site on your first day
at the clinical site.
2. Advise Preceptor of clinical expectations and paperwork (evaluations) and timetables. 3. Determine with Preceptor what your clinical hours are. Always be on time. 4. Attend all classroom components of the clinical. 5. Limit yourself to practicing skills you have previously been taught in the classroom. 6. Always dress appropriately for the clinical experience. 7. Conduct yourself as a professional at all times. 8. Observe the Sight and Sound Policy restrictions. 9. Be sure that any clinical proficiency masteries are properly documented. 10. Do not exceed your authority or skill proficiency level. 11. Ask questions at appropriate times. 12. If in doubt, refer to the UMobile ATP Policies & Procedures Manual or contact
UMobile ATP faculty.
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I ________________________________, acknowledge my support of the UMobile ATP Clinical
Policies and Procedures and the Athletic Training Student Commitment to Excellence and agree
to do everything that I can to assure that each of the aforementioned items is adhered to when I
am assigned to a clinical experience.
______________________________ ______________________
ATS Date
OSHA Requirements
Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following shall apply:
Blood means human blood, human blood components, and products made from human blood.
Bloodborne Pathogens means pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood
and can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B
virus (HBV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Clinical Laboratory means a workplace where diagnostic or other screening procedures are
performed on blood or other potentially infectious materials.
Contaminated means the presence or the reasonably anticipated presence of blood or other
potentially infectious materials on an item or surface.
Contaminated Laundry means laundry which has been soiled with blood or other potentially
infectious materials or may contain sharps.
Contaminated Sharps means any contaminated object that can penetrate the skin including,
but not limited to, needles, scalpels, broken glass, broken capillary tubes, and exposed ends of
dental wires.
Decontamination means the use of physical or chemical means to remove, inactivate, or
destroy bloodborne pathogens on a surface or item to the point where they are no longer
capable of transmitting infectious particles and the surface or item is rendered safe for handling,
use, or disposal.
Engineering Controls means controls (e.g., sharps disposal containers, self-sheathing needles,
safer medical devices, such as sharps with engineered sharps injury protections and needle less
systems) that isolate or remove the bloodborne pathogens hazard from the workplace.
Exposure Incident means a specific eye, mouth, other mucous membrane, non-intact skin, or
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parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials that results from the
performance of an employee's duties.
Handwashing Facilities means a facility providing an adequate supply of running potable
water, soap and single use towels or hot air drying machines.
Licensed Healthcare Professional is a person whose legally permitted scope of practice allows
him or her to independently perform the activities required by paragraph (f) Hepatitis B
Vaccination and Post-exposure Evaluation and Follow-up.
HBV means hepatitis B virus.
HIV means human immunodeficiency virus.
Occupational Exposure means reasonably anticipated skin, eye, mucous membrane, or
parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials that may result from the
performance of an employee's duties.
Other Potentially Infectious Materials means (1) The following human body fluids: semen,
vaginal secretions, cerebrospinal fluid, synovial fluid, pleural fluid, pericardial fluid, peritoneal
fluid, amniotic fluid, saliva in dental procedures, any body fluid that is visibly contaminated with
blood, and all body fluids in situations where it is difficult or impossible to differentiate between
body fluids; (2) Any unfixed tissue or organ (other than intact skin) from a human (living or
dead); and (3) HIV-containing cell or tissue cultures, organ cultures, and HIV- or HBV-containing
culture medium or other solutions; and blood, organs, or other tissues from experimental
animals infected with HIV or HBV.
Parenteral means piercing mucous membranes or the skin barrier through such events as
needlesticks, human bites, cuts, and abrasions.
Personal Protective Equipment is specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for
protection against a hazard. General work clothes (e.g., uniforms, pants, shirts or blouses) not
intended to function as protection against a hazard are not considered to be personal protective
equipment.
Regulated Waste means liquid or semi-liquid blood or other potentially infectious materials;
contaminated items that would release blood or other potentially infectious materials in a liquid
or semi-liquid state if compressed; items that are caked with dried blood or other potentially
infectious materials and are capable of releasing these materials during handling; contaminated
sharps; and pathological and microbiological wastes containing blood or other potentially
infectious materials.
Source Individual means any individual, living or dead, whose blood or other potentially
infectious materials may be a source of occupational exposure to the employee. Examples
include, but are not limited to, hospital and clinic patients; clients in institutions for the
developmentally disabled; trauma victims; clients of drug and alcohol treatment facilities;
residents of hospices and nursing homes; human remains; and individuals who donate or sell
blood or blood components.
Sterilize means the use of a physical or chemical procedure to destroy all microbial life including
highly resistant bacterial endospores.
Universal Precautions is an approach to infection control. According to the concept of
Universal Precautions, all human blood and certain human body fluids are treated as if known to
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be infectious for HIV, HBV, and other bloodborne pathogens.
Work Practice Controls means controls that reduce the likelihood of exposure by altering the
manner in which a task is performed (e.g., prohibiting recapping of needles by a two-handed
technique).
University of Mobile Athletic Training Program
Report of Exposure to Human Blood or
Other Potentially Infectious Materials
1. Wash the exposed area thoroughly. Use soap for skin; use only water if eyes, nose, or
mouth.
2. Notify your Preceptor of this exposure.
3. Please complete this section. If you have any questions, please ask your supervisor.
Name:__________________________________ Date of Report:________________
Home Address:_________________________Home Phone:____________________
City:________________ State:____ Zip:_______School Phone:__________________
On ________(date) at _______AM/PM, at ______________________(location),
I received an exposure to: [ ] blood [ ] other potentially infectious body fluid (specify , if
possible:_________________________________________).
This material came into contact with my:
[ ] right/left/both eye(s) [ ] nose [ ] mouth [ ] cut/scratched/
damaged/punctured skin
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This exposure occurred while I______________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
I was wearing: [ ] gloves [ ] protective clothing [ ] face protection
[ ] protective eyewear
Immediately after I received the exposure, I:
[ ] washed the exposed area thoroughly [ ] reported the exposure to
my supervisor
I [ ] have [ ] have not been vaccinated against the hepatitis B virus.
I [ ] can [ ] cannot identify the individual to whose blood or body fluid I was exposed:
Name:__________________________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________Phone:____________
4. When you are finished, sign and date this section and give this report to your preceptor.
5. Promptly report to the school nurse on campus.
Signature:________________________________ Date:_________________
Zeigler, T. (1997). Management of Bloodborne Infections in Sport. Human Kinetics. Champaign, IL.
NATA Statement on HIPAA
Another dimension of risk management is covered under the Health Insurance Portability
and Accountability Act (HIPAA). HIPAA will affect the way that athletic trainers communicate
and handle medical records/information of our patient population. HIPAA is administered by the
US Health and Human Services Department and can be broken down into three rules. First, the
Transaction Rule is intended to standardize procedure codes and electronic billing format. The
Security Rule is designed to secure personally identifiable healthcare information being
transmitted electronically. The third rule is the Privacy Rule. This rule will have the greatest
impact on how athletic trainers communicate and share medical information of patients (NATA,
2003).
There are seven main categories that pertain to HIPAA that will have the greatest
potential on BOC Certified Athletic Trainers. First, the consent for treatment category requires
that direct health care providers make a "good faith effort" to obtain a written acknowledgement
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of receipt of the provider's Notice of Privacy Practices. Secondly, the authorization to release
information requires an authorization for non-routine uses and disclosures of personal health
information. The minimum necessary rule limits the use or disclosure of personal health
information to the minimum necessary to accomplish the intended purpose. The incidental uses
and disclosures category permits certain incidental uses and disclosures that occur as a byproduct
of a use or disclosure otherwise permitted by the Privacy Rule. The parents and minors category
provides parents with new rights to control the health information about a minor child. However,
athletic trainers should be familiar with state laws concerning minors. The uses and disclosures
for research category allows authorizations for research to be combined with an informed
consent to participate in research studies. Finally, the last category is the business associate
agreement which requires a contract with the business associate containing specific safeguards
about disclosure of personal health information (NATA, 2003). Thus, with the development of
HIPAA, the Department of Health and Human Services is impacting the way that athletic
training is practiced.
National Provider Number (NPI)
What is an NPI?
An NPI is a unique 10-digit identification number used in standard health care transactions. It is issued to
health care professionals and covered entities that transmit standard HIPAA electronic transactions (e.g.,
electronic claims and claim status inquiries). The NPI fulfills a requirement of the Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). It also replaces all provider identifier numbers
assigned by payers and is used by health care professionals. Covered entities under HIPPA are required by
regulation to use NPIs to identify health care providers in HIPPA standard transactions.
Why should I get an NPI?
NATA strongly encourages all athletic trainers to get for their NPI. Having an NPI improves recognition
of athletic trainers as health care professionals across all settings.
“An NPI number is a professional requirement that adds credibility to the individual and the profession,"
said Amy Callender, NATA Government Affairs Director. "NATA encourages all members to obtain their
NPI number, which will stay with them for the rest of their career, no matter their job setting or
employer."
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ADDITIONAL REASONS TO APPLY FOR YOUR NPI:
• Be a leader; only about 35% of the athletic training profession have their NPI.
• You only have to register once. This will be your NPI throughout your entire career.
• It is a requirement to serve on any NATA committee.
• It is mandated by many employers.
• State practice boards and electronic medical records may require it.
• There is power in numbers; NPIs can impact:
o Reimbursement efforts
o Sports Safety Legislation
o Lobbying efforts
o Recognition by CMS
For Students
As an athletic training student, you may or may not be familiar with the National Provider Identifier
(NPI). As a student of health care, and on your way to becoming a health care professional, you should
not only know what an NPI is, but should also have one. Approximately 750 athletic training students
have their NPI. Change the culture and be a leader, apply for yours today.
How to apply
Applying for your NPI is quick, easy and free. Visit the CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration
System to complete your application today. Follow our Step-by-Step NPI Application Instructions (pdf) to
apply today.
TAXONOMY CODES
Taxonomy codes categorize the type, classification, and/or specialization of health care providers.
• Taxonomy code for an athletic trainer is 2255A2300X - SPECIALIST/TECHNOLOGIST -
ATHLETIC TRAINER
• As a student, you will enter 2 Taxonomy Codes to indicate you are a student of athletic training.
o 390200000X Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
o 2255A2300X - SPECIALIST/TECHNOLOGIST - ATHLETIC TRAINER
o Upon graduation and the receipt your certification (and state license if available), simply
log into your NPPES account and remove the 390200000X – Student taxonomy code and
set your primary taxonomy code as 2255A2300X - SPECIALIST/TECHNOLOGIST -
ATHLETIC TRAINER.
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Once you have applied you can update your NATA member profile with your NPI number.
Athletic Training Student Confidentiality Statement
1. The athletic training student demonstrates behavior that reflects integrity, supports
objectivity, and foster trust in professional activities.
2. The athletic training student respects the dignity of each human being.
3. The athletic training student strives to improve personal competence and quality of
services.
4. The athletic training student represents truthfully and accurately professional credentials,
education, and experience.
5. The athletic training student refuses to participate in illegal or unethical acts and also
refuses to conceal the illegal, incompetent, or unethical acts of others.
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6. The athletic training student protects the confidentiality of primary and secondary health
records as mandated by law, profession standards, and the employer’s policies.
7. The athletic training student promotes to others the tenets of confidentiality.
8. The athletic training student adheres to pertinent laws and regulations.
As an athletic training student at the University of Mobile, I realize that I may come in contact
with medical information that should be respected as confidential and I hereby pledge to uphold
said confidentiality of medical information.
__________________________________ _____________________
Athletic Training Student Date
Univeristy of Mobile
Athletic Training Program Scholarship Application
This scholarship is a service grant. You must first submit a FAFSA to be considered for this
award. This award is on an annual basis and is renewable by request each year. Students will be
required to participate in ATSS, recruiting activities, fundraisers, community service
opportunities, and clinical classes. This grant can be revoked at any time if these guidelines are
not fulfilled to the satisfaction of the athletic training program.
Contact Information:
Name:______________________________
Date:__________________
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UM ID #: ________________ Email Address:
_____________________________
Local Address:
_________________________________________________________________
Cell Phone: _______________________
Home
Address:_________________________________________________________________
Academic Information:
Cumulative GPA:_______________ Athletic Training
GPA:__________________
Certifications, Awards,
etc..:_______________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
____
Please give a brief sketch of your athletic training experience and include why you
should receive this athletic training service scholarship.
Policies & Procedures Affirmation Form
By signing this form I, ___________________________, affirm that I have read and understood
the policies and procedures of the University of Mobile ATP and agree to abide by them. I also
understand that failure to abide by these standards warrants removal from the Program. This
manual is designed to be a formal guide to the student’s learning process while at the University
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of Mobile and therefore should be relied upon heavily as the student progresses through the
program. Please initial each section as a confirmation of your reading and understanding each
policy:
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Name Date
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Appendices
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Appendix A
NATA CODE OF ETHICS
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, WELFARE, 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 welfare
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.
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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.
4.2. All NATA members, whether current or past, shall not use the NATA logo in the endorsement of products
or services, or exploit their affiliation with the NATA in a manner that reflects badly upon the profession.
4.3. Members shall not place financial gain above the patient’s welfare 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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Appendix B
Board of Certification Standards of Professional Practice
Introduction
Introduction The BOC Standards of Professional Practice is reviewed by the Board of
Certification, Inc. (BOC) Standards Committee and recommendations are provided to the BOC
Board of Directors. The BOC Standards Committee is comprised of five Athletic Trainer
members and one Public member. The BOC Board of Directors approves the final document.
The BOC Board of Directors includes six Athletic Trainer Directors, one Physician Director, one
Public Director and one Corporate/Educational Director.
The BOC certifies Athletic Trainers (ATs) and provides exceptional credentialing
programs that support the protection of the public. An AT is a healthcare professional who
renders service or treatment, under the direction of or in collaboration with a physician, in
accordance with their education and training and the states’ statutes, rules and regulations. As a
part of the healthcare team, services provided by ATs comprise, but are not limited to, prevention
and education, emergent care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of
injuries and medical conditions.
The BOC is the only accredited certification program for ATs in the United States. Every
five years, the BOC must undergo review and re-accreditation by the National Commission for
Certifying Agencies (NCCA). The NCCA is the accreditation body of the Institute of
Credentialing Excellence.
The BOC Standards of Professional Practice consists of two sections:
I. Practice Standards
II. Code of Professional Responsibility
2 I. Practice Standards
Preamble
The primary purpose of the Practice Standards is to establish essential duties and
obligations imposed by virtue of holding the ATC® credential. Compliance with the Practice
Standards is mandatory.
The BOC does not express an opinion on the competence or warrant job performance of
credential holders; however, every Athletic Trainer and applicant must agree to comply with the
Practice Standards at all times.
Standard 1: Direction
The Athletic Trainer renders service or treatment under the direction of, or in
collaboration with a physician, in accordance with their training and the state’s statutes, rules and
regulations.
Standard 2: Prevention
The Athletic Trainer implements measures to prevent and/or mitigate injury, illness and
long term disability.
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Standard 3: Immediate Care
The Athletic Trainer provides care procedures used in acute and/or emergency situations,
independent of setting.
Standard 4: Examination, Assessment and Diagnosis
The Athletic Trainer utilizes patient history and appropriate physical examination
procedures to determine the patient’s impairments, diagnosis, level of function and disposition.
Standard 5: Therapeutic Intervention
The Athletic Trainer determines appropriate treatment, rehabilitation and/or
reconditioning strategies. Intervention program objectives include long and short-term goals and
an appraisal of those which the patient can realistically be expected to achieve from the program.
Appropriate patient-centered outcomes assessments are utilized to document efficacy of
interventions.
Standard 6: Program Discontinuation
The Athletic Trainer may recommend discontinuation of the intervention program at such
time the patient has received optimal benefit of the program. A final assessment of the patients’
status is included in the discharge note.
Standard 7: Organization and Administration
The Athletic Trainer documents all procedures and services in accordance with local, state and
federal laws, rules and guidelines.
II. Code of Professional Responsibility
Preamble
The Code of Professional Responsibility (Code) mandates that BOC credential holders and
applicants act in a professionally responsible manner in all athletic training services and
activities. The BOC requires all Athletic Trainers and applicants to comply with the Code. The
BOC may discipline, revoke or take other action with regard to the application or certification of
an individual that does not adhere to the Code. The Professional Practice and Discipline
Guidelines and Procedures may be accessed via the BOC website, www.bocatc.org.
Code 1: Patient Care Responsibilities
The Athletic Trainer or applicant:
1.1 Renders quality patient care regardless of the patient’s age, gender, race, religion, disability,
sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law
1.2 Protects the patient from undue harm and acts always in the patient’s best interests and is an
advocate for the patient’s welfare, including taking appropriate action to protect patients from
healthcare providers or athletic training students who are, impaired or engaged in illegal or
unethical practice
1.3 Demonstrates sound clinical judgment that is based upon current knowledge, evidence-based
guidelines, and the thoughtful and safe application of resources, treatments and therapies
1.4 Communicates effectively and truthfully with patients and other persons involved in the
patient’s program, while maintaining privacy and confidentiality of patient information in
accordance with applicable law
1.4.1 Demonstrates respect for cultural diversity and understanding of the impact of cultural and
religious values
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1.5 Develops and maintains a relationship of trust and confidence with the patient and/or the
parent/guardian of a minor patient and does not exploit the relationship for personal or financial
gain
1.6 Does not engage in intimate or sexual activity with a patient and/or the parent/guardian of a
minor patient
1.7 Informs the patient and/or the parent/guardian of a minor patient of any risks involved in the
treatment plan
1.7.1 Does not make unsupported claims about the safety or efficacy of treatment BOC
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Code 2: Competency
The Athletic Trainer or applicant:
2.1 Engages in lifelong, professional and continuing educational activities to promote continued
competence 2.2 Complies with the most current BOC recertification policies and requirements
Code 3: Professional Responsibility
The Athletic Trainer or applicant:
3.1 Practices in accordance with the most current BOC Practice Standards
3.2 Practices in accordance with applicable local, state and/or federal rules, requirements,
regulations and/or laws related to the practice of athletic training
3.3 Practices in collaboration and cooperation with others involved in a patient’s care when
warranted; respecting the expertise and medico-legal responsibility of all parties
3.4 Provides athletic training services only when there is a reasonable expectation that an
individual will benefit from such services
3.5 Does not misrepresent in any manner, either directly or indirectly, their skills, training,
professional credentials, identity, or services or the skills, training, credentials, identity, or
services of athletic training
3.5.1 Provides only those services for which they are prepared and permitted to perform by
applicable local, state and/or federal rules, requirements, regulations and/or laws related to the
practice of athletic training
3.6 Does not guarantee the results of any athletic training service
3.7 Complies with all BOC exam eligibility requirements and ensures that any information
provided to the BOC in connection with any certification application is accurate and truthful
3.8 Does not possess, use, copy, access, distribute or discuss certification exams, score reports,
answer sheets, certificates, certificant or applicant files, documents or other materials without
proper authorization
3.9 Takes no action that leads, or may lead, to the conviction, plea of guilty or plea of nolo
contendere (no contest) to any felony or to a misdemeanor related to public health, patient care,
athletics or education; this includes, but is not limited to: rape; sexual abuse or misconduct;
actual or threatened use of violence; the prohibited sale or distribution of controlled substances,
or the possession with intent to distribute controlled substances; or improper influence of the
outcome or score of an athletic contest or event
3.10 Reports any suspected or known violation of applicable local, state and/or federal rules,
requirements, regulations and/or laws by him/herself and/or by another Athletic Trainer that is
related to the practice of athletic training
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3.11 Reports any criminal convictions (with the exception of misdemeanor traffic offenses or
traffic ordinance violations that do not involve the use of alcohol or drugs) and/or professional
suspension, discipline, or sanction received by him/herself or by another Athletic Trainer that is
related to athletic training
3.12 Cooperates with BOC investigations into alleged illegal or unethical activities. Cooperation
includes, but is not limited to, providing candid, honest, and timely responses to requests for
information
3.13 Complies with all confidentiality and disclosure requirements of the BOC and existing law
3.14 Does not endorse or advertise products or services with the use of, or by reference to, the
BOC name without proper authorization
Code 4: Research
The Athletic Trainer or applicant who engages in research:
4.1 Conducts research according to accepted ethical research and reporting standards established
by public law, institutional procedures and/or the health professions
4.2 Protects the human rights and well-being of research participants
4.3 Conducts research activities intended to improve knowledge, practice, education, outcomes,
and/or public policy relative to the organization and administration of health systems and/or
healthcare delivery
Code 5: Social Responsibility
The Athletic Trainer or applicant:
5.1 Strives to serve the profession and the community in a manner that benefits society at large
5.2 Advocates for appropriate health care to address societal health needs and goals
Code 6: Business Practices
The Athletic Trainer or applicant:
6.1 Does not participate in deceptive or fraudulent business practices
6.2 Maintains adequate and customary professional liability insurance
6.3 Acknowledges and mitigates conflicts of interest
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Appendix C
Emergency Action
Plans
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University of Mobile Athletic Emergency Action Plan
Purpose: 1. Provide immediate direct medical care during practices and games to any injured UM athlete and activate the emergency action plan if catastrophic incident occurs. 2. Assist with scene management during an emergency medical event including coordinating with EMS, fire, and police as appropriate. 3. Direction of EMS to scene. 4. Make return to play decisions for UM injured athletes based upon physician orders and/or current standards of practice. 5. Serve as a liaison between visiting certified athletic trainers and UM’s medical resources. 6. Serve as a medical care provider to visiting teams traveling without a certified athletic trainer including return to play decisions. 7. Make referral decision concerning injured athletes. 8. Communicate with other healthcare organizations providing direct care to the injured athlete. 9. There shall be at least 1 trained individual at all practices, competitive events, and conditioning skills sessions.
Procedures for Emergency Personnel: Certified Athletic Trainers and CPR Certified
Coaches
** In the event that an ATC is not available on-site at a specific practice or event, the head coach
and/or designee shall perform the duties listed below:
Steps in an Emergency
1. Immediate care of the injured or ill student athlete
Check responsiveness- TAP and Shout
Unresponsive and Breathing
Lay the victim on their left side- and monitor them until EMS arrives
Unresponsive and NOT breathing- treat as an emergency
Activate EMS
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** The athletic trainer or a member of the athletic department will activate EMS and notify UM
campus police.
a. Identify yourself and your role in the emergency
b. Specify your location and telephone number (if calling by phone)
c. Give name(s) of injured/ill athlete(s)
d. Give condition of injured/ill athlete(s)
e. Give time of accident
f. Give care being provided
g. Give specific directions to the scene of the emergency
h. Do not hang up until directed to do so by the EMS dispatcher
i. Notify Campus Security at 251- 510-4273
j. Have a designated person notify the athletic training staff immediately
Jake- 601-517-5011
** Campus police will need your exact location and what to do when the ambulance arrives
** Once both calls are made- hang up and assist with the emergency as needed.
** Game officials and UM assigned game managers will assist with crowd control.
Position on back, on a flat, firm surface
Chest compressions- Push hard and fast
a. Place the heel of your hand in center of the chest and the other hand on top with
fingers interlaced
b. Push down on the chest at least 2”
c. Push at a rate of 100 per minute
d. Give 30 compressions without interruption unless AE arrives
Airway
Open the victims airway using the head tilt chin lift
Breathing
Pinch the victims nose and form a seal over the mouth. Give 2 breaths that make
the chest rise
Circulation
Begin CPR • 30 compressions • 2 breaths • Continue until AED arrives or someone else that is trained takes over • Do not stop to check for breathing
Things to Control as a Responder
The scene
Open locked gates for access of ambulance
Notify security to lead ambulance to scene
Limit scene to first aid providers and move bystanders away from area
Emergency Equipment (On campus)
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Appropriate emergency equipment will be on site or readily available for retrieval from the
designated area at each athletic venue for all practices and competitions. All assigned emergency
care personnel should be aware of the location and function of all emergency equipment.
Supplies include:
• First aid supplies (medical bag) with breathing device (airway CPR shields)
• Blood Bourne Pathogen Supplies (small spill kit bags with gloves, mask, alcohol
solution etc)
• Vacuum Splints
• Crutches
• Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) (fully automated portable unit kept with
emergency equipment)
**One Automated External Defibrillator is located in the main athletic training room and one in
the gym athletic training room. AED’s are present at all home games.
**O2 supplementation is available within the gym training room.
**Every head and assistant coach undergoes CPR and AED training every 2 years for re-
certification. All cards are on file in the athletic training office.
Emergency Equipment (Off campus)
It is the responsibility of the coach that secures a game, practice, or conditioning event off
campus to secure a medical kit, insurance folder for athletes, medications needed, and
emergency equipment (including an AED). This also includes water and cups availability.
In terms of off campus sites err on the side of caution for all activities and constantly evaluate
the safety of the area and situation.
Support Personnel
In the event of a catastrophic injury:
1. Athletics Director
· Notifies or is notified by the head athletic trainer of a catastrophic injury.
· Notifies University Vice President of Enrollment, Athletics, and Campus Life and
University President.
2. Vice President of Enrollment, Athletics, and Campus Life
. Notifies or is notified by the head athletic trainer of a catastrophic injury.
· Enacts any catastrophic injury procedures for the university
· Notifies legal counsel
. Notifies university spokesperson
· Coordinates media plan with sports information director, athletics director, head athletic
trainer, head coach, and university spokesperson. No release of information can
be made until parents/guardians have been notified.
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3. Game Officials
· Assist in keeping the area around the injured athlete clear of individuals not directly
involved in the injury management process.
4. Certified Athletic Trainers
. Assist with the emergency
Emergency Phone Numbers
UM Campus Police.......................................................251-510-4273
Prichard Police ............................................................251-452-2211
Mobile County Sherriff ...............................................251-574-2423
Prichard Fire Department.............................................251-452-7817
Jake Lewis, Head Athletic Trainer ..............................601-517-5011
Joe Niland, Athletic Director....................................... 251-490-8252
Kim Leousis, VP of athletics....................................... 251-209-1000
Directions to Nearby Hospitals
Providence Hospital
I-65 South to Airport Blvd
From exit ramp take a right and go 5-6 miles
Hospital is on the left
Mobile Infirmary Hospital
I-65 South to Springhill Ave
From exit ramp go right about 5 miles
Hospital is on the left
Athletic Venues and Access
Baseball Field- EMS will enter through gates and follow road down to field.
Gym- Front and Back door access
Soccer Field- Gates at west end of the field. (Gates must be unlocked if going to practice
area)
Softball Field- access can be gained from right field area
Tennis Courts- access from main entrance on west side of complex
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UM Baseball EAP Map:
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UM Basketball & Volleyball EAP Map:
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UM Softball EAP Map
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UM Soccer EAP Map
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UM Tennis EAP Map
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UM Golf Driving Range EAP Map
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University of South Alabama Emergency Action Plans:
FOOTBALL FIELD HOUSE EAP
Emergency Call: Campus police at (251) 460-6312, or 9-911
Address: 591 Joseph E. Gottfried Drive, Mobile, AL 36688 (Football Field House)
Venue Directions:
If traveling West on Old Shell Road, turn right onto Cleverdon Parkway; or If traveling
East on Old Shell Road, turn left onto Cleverdon Parkway; then Drive past “The Grove”
apartments until you reach a stop sign. Go straight through the stop sign. At second stop sign,
turn right onto John Counts Drive and follow the road around the intramural fields. At stop sign,
turn left and then turn left onto Joseph Gottfried Drive. The Football Field House will be straight
ahead. Entrance: Front Double Doors
GPS Coordinates: (in the event of a helicopter transport) 30.697502 x 88.1942
Emergency Personnel: Certified Athletic Trainers and/or Team MDs (primary care/sports
medicine and paramedics) may be present at scrimmages.
Emergency Communication:
- On Field: Certified Athletic Trainer cellular telephones: Jinni Frisbey (251) 454-8283
Chad Stefano (478) 320-3589 Caleb Forehand (850) 826-0918
-Land Line in Storage Shed: (251) 460-6304
-Land Line in Field House Athletic Training Room Offices: (251) 445-9551 or (251)
445-9552 or (251) 341-4036
Emergency Equipment:
AED and splint bag
Roles of First Responders:
1. Immediate care of the injured or ill student-athlete
2. Emergency equipment retrieval
3. To Activate emergency medical system (EMS) by :
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4. Notifying campus police at (251) 460-6312-(provide name, address, telephone number;
number of individuals injured; condition of injured; first aid treatment; specific directions; other
information as requested ).
5. Direct EMS to scene
A. Open appropriate gates/doors
B. Designate individual to “flag down” EMS and direct to scene
C. Scene control: limit scene to first aid providers and move bystanders away from area
University of South Alabama
FOOTBALL PRACTICE FIELDS EAP
Emergency Call: Campus police at (251) 460-6312, or 9-911
Address: 591 Joseph E. Gottfried Drive, Mobile, AL 36688 (Football Field House)
Venue Directions: If traveling West on Old Shell Road, turn right onto Cleverdon Parkway; or If
traveling East on Old Shell Road, turn left onto Cleverdon Parkway; then Drive past “The
Grove” apartments until you reach a stop sign. Go straight through the stop sign. At second stop
sign, turn right onto John Counts Drive and follow the road around the intramural fields. At stop
sign, turn left and then turn left onto Joseph Gottfried Drive. The Football Field House will be
straight ahead. Turn left at round-about and follow the road around the South side of Field House
until you reach the next intersection. Turn left and then make the first left. Drive through the
gates. Practice Fields will be straight ahead. Gate: Entrance gates to field
GPS Coordinates: (in the event of a helicopter transport) 30.697502 x 88.1942
Emergency Personnel: Certified Athletic Trainers and/or Team MDs (primary care/sports
medicine and paramedics) maybe present at scrimmages.
A Medical cart is available to transport an injured athlete from field if necessary.
Emergency Communication:
-On Field: Certified Athletic Trainer cellular telephones: Jinni Frisbey (251) 454-8283 Chad
Stefano (478) 320-3589 Caleb Forehand (850) 826-0918
-Land Line in Storage Shed: (251) 460-6304
-Land Line in Field House Athletic Training Room Offices: (251) 445-9551 or (251) 445-9552 or
(251) 341-4036
Emergency Equipment: AED, trauma kit, splint bag, and spine board maintained on field during
practice.
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Roles of First Responders
1. Immediate care of the injured or ill student-athlete
2. Emergency equipment retrieval
3. To Activate emergency medical system (EMS) by :
A. Notifying campus police at (251) 460-6312-(provide name, address, telephone
number; number of individuals injured; condition of injured; first aid treatment; specific
directions; other information as requested).
4. Direct EMS to scene
A. Open appropriate gates/doors
B. Designate individual to “flag down” EMS and direct to scene
C. Scene control: limit scene to first aid providers and move bystanders away from area
University of South Alabama
JAGUAR GYM GAME/PRACTICE EAP:
Emergency Call: Campus police at (251) 460-6312 or 9-911
Address: 171 Jaguar Dr
Venue Directions:
1.) Going West on Old Shell Dr. make right onto Jaguar Drive. Then make first left up sidewalk
towards old Student Recreation Center Entrance. Enter through double doors.
2.) Going East on Old Shell Dr. make left onto Jaguar Drive. Then make first left up sidewalk
towards old Student Recreation Center Entrance. Enter through double doors.
Gate :Double Side Doors on Student Recreation Center side
GPS Coordinates: (in the event of a helicopter transport) 30.692373x88.178289
Emergency Personnel:
Certified Athletic Trainer and/or Team MDs (primary care/sports medicine and paramedics)
maybe present at scrimmages. A medical cart is available to transport an injured athlete from
field if necessary.
Emergency Communication:
Fixed telephone lines in Athletic Training Room
On Field: certified athletic trainer carries cellular telephone Zach Romig (757) 358-5531
Home Team Land Line (251) 460-6874
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Emergency Equipment:(AED, trauma kit, splint kit, spine board) maintained on field during
practice/games.
Roles of First Responders
1. Immediate care of the injured or ill student-athlete
2. Emergency equipment retrieval
3. To Activate emergency medical system (EMS) by :
A. Notifying campus police at (251) 460-6312 (provide name, address, telephone
number; number of individuals injured; condition of injured; first aid treatment; specific
directions; other information as requested
4. Direct EMS to scene
A. Open appropriate gates/doors
B. Designate individual to “flag down” EMS and direct to scene
C. Scene control: limit scene to first aid providers and move bystanders away from area
University of South Alabama
MITCHELL CENTER GAME/PRACTICE EAP:
Emergency Call: Campus police at (251) 460-6312, or 9-911
Address: 5950 Old Shell RD
Venue Directions:
1.) Going West on Old Shell Dr make immediate right past Jumbotron entrance sign onto
Mitchell Center Drive. Continue on toward the loading dock (Southwest Corner). It will be on
the right
2.) Going East on Old Shell Dr. turn left before the Jumbotron entrance sing onto Mitchell Center
Drive. Continue on toward the loading dock (Southwest Corner). It will be on the right. Gate :
Loading Dock (Southwest Corner)
GPS Coordinates: (in the event of a helicopter transport) 30.692269x88.179676
Emergency Personnel: Certified Athletic Trainers and/or Team MDs (primary care/sports
medicine and paramedics) maybe present at scrimmages.
Emergency Communication: Fixed telephone lines in scorer’s table or in the production office at
the loading dock
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On Field: certified athletic trainer carries cellular telephone Matthew Brown (251) 581-5030 or
Megan Harper (251) 643-3741
Home Team Land Line (251) 461 1747 or (251) 461 1748
Emergency Equipment: (AED, trauma kit, splint kit, spine board) maintained on field during
practice/games.
Roles of First Responders
1. Immediate care of the injured or ill student-athlete
2. Emergency equipment retrieval
3. To Activate emergency medical system (EMS) by :
A. Notifying campus police at (251) 460-6312 provide name, address, telephone number;
number of individuals injured; condition of injured; first aid treatment; specific directions; other
information as requested
4. Direct EMS to scene
A. Open appropriate gates/doors
B. Designate individual to “flag down” EMS and direct to scene
C. Scene control: limit scene to first aid providers and move bystanders away from area
University of South Alabama
BASEBALL GAME/PRACTICE EAP
Emergency Call : Campus police at (251) 460-6312, or 9-911
Address: 70 Stadium Drive Stanky Field. Mobile, AL 36688
Venue Directions:
1.) Going West on Old Shell Dr Field will be on just right past Mitchell Center Dr. Make first
right into gravel parking lot. Drive through small road gates and make immediate right then left
after chain link gate entry.
2.) Going East on Old Shell Dr. Field will be on the left past Stadium Dr. Make First left into
gravel parking lot. Then make an immediate left through small road gate and make immediate
right then left after chain linked gate entry.
Gate :Right Field Gate
GPS Coordinates: (in the event of a helicopter transport) 30.69124x88.184703
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Emergency Personnel: Certified Athletic Trainers and/or Team MDs (primary care/sports
medicine and paramedics) maybe present at scrimmages. A medical cart is available to transport
an injured athlete from field if necessary.
Emergency Communication: Fixed telephone lines in Baseball Clubhouse or Press Box
On Field: Certified Athletic Trainer carries cellular telephone Chris McDonald (904) 536-4064
Home Team Land Line (251) 460-6101
Emergency Equipment: AED, trauma kit, splint kit, maintained on field during practice/games.
Roles of First Responders
1. Immediate care of the injured or ill student-athlete
2. Emergency equipment retrieval
3. To Activate emergency medical system (EMS) by :
A. Notifying campus police at (251) 460-6312 (provide name, address, telephone
number; number of individuals injured; condition of injured; first aid treatment; specific
directions; other information as requested
4. Direct EMS to scene
A. Open appropriate gates/doors
B. Designate individual to “flag down” EMS and direct to scene
C. Scene control: limit scene to first aid providers and move bystanders away from area
University of South Alabama
SOFTBALL GAME/ PRACTICE EAP
Emergency Call: Campus police at (251) 460-6312, or 9-911
Address: 6080 Old Shell Rd. next to Stanky Stadium (Baseball) and Soccer Field
Venue Directions:
1.) Going West on Old Shell Dr field will be on right past Mitchell Center. Make first right onto
Mitchell Center Drive. Take first left through chain link gate entry, drive through open field
behind softball field. Right Field entry will be diagonally off to the left.
2.) Going East on Old Shell Dr. field will be on the left, before the Mitchell Center. Make left
onto Mitchell Center Drive. Take first left through chain link gate entry, drive through open field
behind softball field. Right Field entry will be diagonally off to the left.
Gate : Right Field gate
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GPS Coordinates: (in the event of a helicopter transport) 30.690997x88.182588
Emergency Personnel: Certified Athletic Trainers and/or Team MDs (primary care/sports
medicine and paramedics) maybe present at scrimmages. A medical cart is available to transport
an injured athlete from field if necessary.
Emergency Communication: Fixed telephone lines in Softball Fieldhouse, Department of
Athletics grounds building just outside the main gate to the field.
On Field: Certified Athletic Trainer carries cellular telephone Jinni Frisbey (251) 454-8283 or
Caleb Forehand (850) 826-0918
Home Team Land Line (251) 460-7102
Emergency Equipment: (AED, trauma kit, splint kit, spine board) maintained on field during
practice/games.
Roles of First Responders
1. Immediate care of the injured or ill student-athlete
2. Emergency equipment retrieval
3. To Activate emergency medical system (EMS) by :
A. Notifying campus police at (251) 460-6312 (provide name, address, telephone
number; number of individuals injured; condition of injured; first aid treatment; specific
directions; other information as requested
4. Direct EMS to scene
A. Open appropriate gates/doors
B. Designate individual to “flag down” EMS and direct to scene
C. Scene control: limit scene to first aid providers and move bystanders away from area
University of South Alabama
Track Stadium EAP
Emergency Call: Campus police at (251) 460-6312, or 9-911
Address: 5950 Old Shell Rd. To the Left of the Mitchell Center
Venue Directions:
1.) Going West on Old Shell Dr. Make immediate right past Jumbotron onto Mitchell Center Dr.
Then make left past Mitchell center and before Bell Tower
2.) Going East on Old Shell Dr. Make immediate left past Jumbotrononto Mitchell Center Dr.
Then make left past Mitchell Center and before Bell Tower.
Gate : Track Entrance Gate
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GPS Coordinates: (in the event of a helicopter transport) 30.693213
Emergency Personnel: Certified Athletic Trainers and/or Team MDs (primary care/sports
medicine and paramedics) maybe present at scrimmages. A medical cart is available to transport
an injured athlete from field if necessary.
Emergency Communication: Fixed telephone lines in Mitchell Center Production Office by the
loading dock or the ROTC Buildings.
On Field: Certified Athletic Trainer carries cellular telephone Joshua Logan (251) 423-2408/
Karla Beasley (334) 830-0361
Home Team Land Line (251) 460-7656
Emergency Equipment: (AED, trauma kit, splint kit, spine board) maintained on field during
practice/games.
Roles of First Responders
1. Immediate care of the injured or ill student-athlete
2. Emergency equipment retrieval
3. To Activate emergency medical system (EMS) by :
A. Notifying campus police at (251) 460-6312 (provide name, address, telephone
number; number of individuals injured; condition of injured; first aid treatment; specific
directions; other information as requested
4. Direct EMS to scene
A. Open appropriate gates/doors
B. Designate individual to “flag down” EMS and direct to scene
C. Scene control: limit scene to first aid providers and move bystanders away from area
Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for Saraland High School
1. Emergency Personnel: Kevin Carnall, ATC and Brittany Banks, ATC
2. Emergency Contact a. Beverly Spondike (251) 586-4250 b. Jeff Kelley (251) 586-3175 c. Kevin Carnall, ATC (251) 272-6305 d. Brittany Banks, ATC (205) 394-2726 e. Ambulance, Fire, Police 911 or from school phone f. Poison Control (800) 222-1222 g. Custodians Office (keys)
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3. Emergency Equipment a. AED is found inside the fieldhouse outside the athletic training room while splints and
trauma kit are stored inside the fieldhouse athletic training room. All three will be brought on sight during games. An Auto-injectable Epinephrine device is stored in the AED storage cabinet in the school outside the North West corner of the competition gym facing the West side of the building.
4. First Responder: a. Follow Red Cross guideline. Check the patient’s CABB: Circulation, Airway, Breathing,
and if the patient is profusely Bleeding. Call local EMT, and provide appropriate care. b. The emergency medical system will be activated for all emergencies, including:
• Individual stops breathing or has no pulse • Individual loses consciousness • Possible spinal injury • Possible heat illness or stroke • Open fractures or displaced closed fractures • When there is doubt to the seriousness of injury or illness
5. Emergency Medical Response: Appoint someone to call 911 and if bystanders are present send them to direct EMS personnel to the scene, or if alone call 911 then provide care.
a. Provide the necessary information • Name, Address (1115 Industrial Parkway, Saraland AL 36571), telephone of
number of caller • Number of victims and condition • Current assistance being given • First Aid treatment initiated • Directions to scene (if asked) • Any information requested, and be sure to be the last one to hang up
6. Directions to Saraland High School a. Coming North or South on I65, Take Exit 13 and head east (right going N I65; left going
S I65) on to Hwy 158. Continue on Hwy 158 for ½ a mile and turn right onto (rd name?) passing the First Community Bank on the right. Continue on road until come upon the school main entrance.
Purpose:
The purpose of the following emergency action plan (EAP) is to provide necessary
guidelines and steps to handle any emergency no matter how minor or life threatening it is. To
promote unified guidance among athletic trainers, coaches, EMTs, and school administration to
increase the chance of full recovery in any situation. The components of an EAP are the
following: Personnel, Equipment, Communication, Transportation, Emergency Care Facilities,
and Documentation. The EAP should be reviewed annually with all individuals who are
involved: Athletic Trainers, Coaches, EMTs, Athletic Director, and School Administration.
Personnel:
Certified Athletic Trainers, School Officers, Coaches, and Emergency Responders all
have a part in emergency situations. All must be familiar with the EAP and their role in situations
requiring emergency medical response. Head Athletic Trainer Kevin Carnall will coordinate
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annual training through Athletic Director Jeff Kelley. In the case that a school official is the
victim Athletic Trainers Kevin Carnall and Brittany Banks along with all Coaches will know
where the EAP is posted. Certified Athletic Trainers, must maintain a CPR/AED certification.
Coaches must maintain a completion confirmation of CPR procedures along with TBI
Concussion educational material.
Equipment:
Emergency equipment is an important part to life saving actions. Two AEDs are stored on
Saraland High School’s campus. One is in the high school building on the north west corner
outside of the competition gym. The other is in the fieldhouse outside of the athletic trainer’s
room. An autoinjectable epinephrine device is stored in the AED storage cabinet in the school
outside of the competition gym. Trauma kits are stored in both athletic training rooms and are
carried to the competition with the Athletic Trainer. Splints are stored in the fieldhouse athletic
training room except during Basketball season and will be brought to the competition with the
Athletic Trainer and be stored in the school athletic training room. All will be maintained and
kept in good working order by the Athletic Trainer annually. A spine board is not kept at the
school due to limitations of practice in which all spine boarding has to be done by the EMS
responding members with our assistance.
Communication:
Communication is key to a quick emergency response. Head Athletic Trainer Kevin
Carnall’s cell phone is the primary phone to call EMS (dial 911). Athletic Trainer Brittany Banks’
cell phone is the secondary phone to use (dial 911). If neither athletic trainers are present then the
coach’s cell phone of the athlete who is having the emergency or a school phone that is easily
accessible should be used to call EMS (dial 911). A list of emergency numbers will be posted as
well as street addresses and directions for the arriving ambulance or emergency vehicle.
Transportation and Location:
Transportation of the sick and injured will be by emergency medical vehicles. Medical
facilities will receive a map designating the pickup sight. The map will be reviewed on an annual
basis and any changes to the pickup sight will be followed up with the issuance of a new map
and directions. See map on last page.
Emergency Care Facilities:
There are no designated emergency care facility. The individual’s parent will decide
which hospital does the treatment. In the effect that the parent cannot be reached for any reason,
Kevin Carnall, ATC followed by Brittany Banks, ATC then the head coach of the athlete is
danger will determine which hospital to go to. The emergency action plan will be reviewed on an
annual basis with responding EMS services.
Documentation:
The emergency action plan will be reviewed and approved by Beverly Spondike
(Principal), Jeff Kelley (Athletic Director), and Kevin Carnall (Athletic Trainer) of Saraland
High School. Documentation will include: personnel training, equipment maintenance, review
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and rehearsal of EAP, emergency situation or injury involved, evaluation of the individual parties
response to the emergency, and pertinent medical and insurance information of victims involved.
All medical files for the students are kept with Coach Scott Crowley. Kevin Carnall and Brittany
Banks will have each athlete’s emergency contact numbers, insurance information, and medical
alerts such as allergies, current meds, and medical conditions online at
“Sportsware” (swol123.net); and will be accessable via his cell phone or laptop (on sideline).
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:
Facility: Saraland Spartan Stadium
Emergency Personnel: Kevin Carnall, ATC, Brittany Banks, ATC
Emergency Contact Numbers:
a. Beverly Spondike (251) 586-4250 b. Jeff Kelley (251) 586-3175 c. Kevin Carnall, ATC (251) 272-6305 d. Brittany Banks, ATC (205) 394-2726 e. Ambulance, Fire, Police 911 or from school phone f. Poison Control (800) 222-1222 g. Custodians Office (keys)
First Responder:
• Follow Red Cross guideline. Check the patient’s CABB: Circulation, Airway, Breathing, and if the patient is profusely Bleeding. Call local EMT, and provide appropriate care.
• The emergency medical system will be activated for all emergencies, including: • Individual stops breathing or has no pulse • Individual loses consciousness • Possible spinal injury • Possible heat illness or stroke • Open fractures or displaced closed fractures • When there is doubt to the seriousness of injury or illness
Emergency Medical Response:
1. Appoint someone to call 911 and if bystanders are present send them to direct EMS
personnel to scene, or if alone call 911 then provide care.
2. Provide necessary information: • Name, Address (1115 Industrial Parkway, Saraland AL 36571), telephone of number of
caller • Number of victims and condition • Current assistance being given • First Aid treatment initiated • Directions to scene (if asked) • Any information requested, and be sure to be the last one to hang up
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3. Directions for responding EMS- If traveling North or South bound I65 then exit at Exit
13 and head toward Saraland (East). Pass Walmart and the First Community bank on the
right. Take the next right leading behind Walmart. Stay left of the school and continue
around to the Saraland Sport Complex Bridge. Go over the bridge and stay left and park
through the ticket gate and on the concrete just at the football/soccer field.
4. Facility Keys
a. Jeff Kelley, Athletic Director, has master keys to facilities.
b. Kevin Carnall, ATC, has keys to all locks for clear access.
c. Any Administration personnel and coaches.
d. Custodian
5. Provide appropriate emergency care until arrival of EMS personnel.
a. If individual stops breathing, has not pulse, or loses consciousness check airway,
breathing, and circulation and administer CPR if necessary
1. Attach AED as soon as possible to monitor the condition of the heart and
follow instructions.
2. Supply adequate depth for chest compressions (2in) at a rate of 100bpm
3. Continue with chest compressions until EMS arrives on the scene.
b. Monitor for signs of shock:
1. Restlessness or irritability
2. Altered state of consciousness
3. Pale or ashen, cool, moist skin
4. Nausea or vomiting
5. Blue tinge to lips and nail beds
6. Rapid breathing
7. Rapid pulse
c. Provide care for shock:
1. Monitor ABCs
2. Control external bleeding
3. Keep victim from getting chilled or overheated.
4. If victim is not having trouble breathing or if it is not suspected that the
victim has a head, neck, back injury or broken bones in the hips or legs,
elevate the legs about 12 inches
5. Do not give food or drink to the victim
d. Apply basic First Aid
e. If spinal injury, support cervical spine and do not move until instructed by EMS
crew. Do not move the individual unless the scene becomes unsafe.
f. If it is a major fracture or dislocation treat for shock and do not attempt to reduce
fracture or dislocation. Splint injury and test distal pulse and activate EMS.
g. If heat illness, remove the individual from the heat and attempt to cool the body.
If signs of heat stroke call EMS (911)
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6. The emergency contact of the individual will be notified of incident and hospital
location.
7. Follow up:
a. Kevin Carnall will complete injury report and post emergency response
evaluation.
b. The individual’s recovery and rehabilitation will be closely monitored and
recorded.
c. If the AED is used it is reported to its manufacturer by Kevin Carnall
Environmental Response: Beverly Spondike or Jeff Kelley will consult all local weather outlets
to monitor, chart, and predict any inclement weather always with the well-being of the students,
faculty, and stakeholders as first priority. Any game will not proceed if the threat of severe
weather is imminent. Once the game begins, the decision making process is with the AHSAA
officials. If the game is called due to weather issues, then the Saraland PD will assist in the
orderly dismissal of fans and make sure accessibility to their vehicles is safe.
1. Lightning/Thunderstorm/Tornadic Conditions
a. Flash-to-Bang: From the time lightning is sighted, count the number of seconds
until the “bang” occurs and divide by 5 to calculate the number of miles away the
lightning is. • 30 seconds – Inherent Danger; begin to head to safety area (inside school
or fieldhouse) • 15 seconds – Immediate Danger; seek cover quickly in safety area (inside
or fieldhouse)
b. 30 minutes should pass after the last sound of thunder or lightning is seen before
returning to play.
c. If a tornado threat is immanent we will shelter in place. If we are in the school.
Then all fans and players will shelter in an interior hallway until the threat has
passed. If we are in the athletic complex, then all athletes and coaches will be
escorted to the fieldhouse to shelter in place while the fans will be asked to
proceed under the stadium where they will shelter until the threat passes.
2. Earthquake/Fire
a. If an earthquake/fire occurs faculty will conduct an evacuation • Will exit the building at the closest exit • Meeting areas for head counts have been set up and is the same with the
high school’s evacuation plan • During basketball games people will exit out the north side of the
gymnasium and proceed to the north parking lot. • During football/soccer games people will exit the stadium and head to the
parking lot that is in between Spartan stadium and the softball/baseball
complex.
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