Valley City State University Athletic Training Program
Valley City State UniversityDepartment of Kinesiology and Human PerformanceAthletic Training ProgramPolicy and Procedure Handbook
Valley City State UniversityDepartment of Kinesiology and Human Performance AthleticTraining ProgramAthletic Training Students:The following academic and clinical policies and procedures reflect the requirements ofthe athletic training program. It is assumed that all persons enrolled in the athletictraining program have read and accept these policies and procedures. These policiesare in addition to those established by Valley City State University.Please review the Policy and Procedure Handbook. Any updated information oradditions will be provided as necessary.Sincerely,Rachelle Hunt, M.Ed., GTS, LAT, ATC AthleticTraining Program DirectorScope of the Athletic Training Program Policy & Procedure HandbookInformation in this handbook is not intended to be fully comprehensive. Students should alsorefer to policies or procedures that are found in Valley City StateUniversity’s website, Student Handbook, Code of Conduct, Academic Integrity, etc.While every effort is made to keep all of these sources accurate, up-to-date, and inagreement with one another, occasional discrepancies may occur and will be resolvedby consultation with your Program Director.2Updated: 09/05/2018
ContentsSECTION 1: WELCOME TO VALLEY CITY STATE UNIVERSITY AND THE DEPARTMENT OF KINESIOLOGY ANDHUMAN PERFORMANCE .5Introduction .5Description of the Institution .5VCSU’s Defining Commitments.6Mission .6Vision .6University Purposes .6Core Values .6Description of the Department of Kinesiology and Human Performance .7SECTION 2: VCSU’S ATHLETIC TRAINING PROGRAM .7Faculty Information .8Athletic Training Mission and Goals .8Description of the Program .8Accreditation Status.9Learning Objectives and Outcomes .9Academic Advising .93Updated: 09/05/2018
Scholarships .10Athletic Training Club.10SECTION 3: ATHLETIC TRAINING PROFESSION .10Athletic Training Profession .10Essential Functions of the Athletic Trainer .11Regulation of Athletic Training .11Standards of Ethical Conduct .12NATA CODE OF ETHICS .12SECTION 4: ADMISSION AND CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS .14Admittance Requirements .14Application Requirements .15Retention .20Academic/Clinical Probation Policy .20Dismissal from Athletic Training Program .21Appeals Policy .21 Remediation Policy. 21Readmission to the Athletic Training Program .21Attendance .224Updated: 09/05/2018
Technical Standards for Admission.23Additional Costs Associated with the Program .25Extracurricular Activities Participation .26Course Sequence of Athletic Training Core Courses .27Course Descriptions .30Graduation Requirements .34Student Grievance Policy .34SECTION 5: CLINICAL EDUCATION .34Clinical Education .34Remuneration .35Liability Insurance .35Discipline Policy .35Criminal Background Screening Policy .37Immunization Requirements .38Emergency Cardiac Care .38Therapeutic Modalities .39OSHA/Bloodborne Pathogens Policy .39Communicable Disease Policy .445Updated: 09/05/2018
Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) Training .45Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Training .45Travel Policy .45Professional Appearance Policy .46Professional Behavior in Clinical Education .47Preceptor Policy .47Professional Behavior .48Emergency Action Plans.49Valley City State University Receipt of Athletic Training Program Student Handbook .57SECTION 1: WELCOME TO VALLEY CITY STATE UNIVERSITY AND THE DEPARTMENT OFKINESIOLOGY AND HUMAN PERFORMANCEIntroductionThis policy and procedure handbook was developed as a guide for students entering into theAthletic Training Program at Valley City State University. The clinical and academic staff willmaintain and enforce high standards for conduct and performance in both the classroomsetting and clinical rotations.The intention of the handbook is to serve as evidence of the commitment of the athletictraining program to your development as a student, so we ask that you read carefully and inits entirety.Description of the InstitutionRecognized as the No. 1 public regional college in the Midwest and one of America’s “BestColleges” for 20 consecutive years by U.S. News, VCSU offers more than 80 undergraduateprograms in art, business, communication arts, computer systems and softwareengineering, education, health and physical education, language and literature,mathematics, music, science, social science, and technology education. Online Master of6Updated: 09/05/2018
Education (M.Ed.) and Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree programs are alsoavailable.Founded in 1890 as a "normal school" (or teachers college), VCSU remains true to itsheritage and has an outstanding reputation for producing some of the finest K-12 educatorsin the region.VCSU enhances the learning experience by providing full-time students with access to theirown laptop, advanced multimedia technology, high-speed wireless networking, andclassrooms equipped with the latest educational technology. A student-faculty ratio of about11:1 gives students one-to-one access to faculty in ways that are impossible at otheruniversities.The 55-acre campus is bordered on the south by a forested hillside and on the north by theSheyenne River. Campus architecture features a graceful blend of historic and modernbuildings. The central campus is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as aHistoric District, and in May 2017, BuzzFeed named VCSU’s campus the most beautifulcollege campus in North Dakota.The university is located in the southeastern part of the state in the city from which theinstitution takes its name. Valley City has a population of approximately 6,500 and islocated 58 miles west of Fargo on Interstate 94, making the campus easily accessible bothfrom the east and west. Valley City was named Expedia’s “Most Beautiful Town” in NorthDakota in March 2017.Fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, VCSU is one of 11 institutions in theNorth Dakota University System (NDUS).NDUS comprises four regional universities (Dickinson State University, Mayville StateUniversity, Minot State University and VCSU), two research universities (North Dakota StateUniversity and the University of North Dakota), and five community colleges (Bismarck StateCollege, Dakota College at Bottineau, Lake Region State College, North Dakota State Collegeof Science and Williston State College).The NDUS schools work cooperatively to provide students access to excellence andinnovation in education.VCSU’s Defining CommitmentsMissionValley City State University is a public, regional university offering exceptional programs in anactive, learner-centered community that promotes meaningful scholarship, ethical service,and the skilled use of technology. As an important knowledge resource, the University offersprograms and outreach that enrich the quality of life in North Dakota and beyond. Throughflexible, accessible, and innovative baccalaureate and master's programs, VCSU prepares7Updated: 09/05/2018
students to succeed as educators, leaders, and engaged citizens in an increasingly complexand diverse society.VisionAs an innovative university, we deliver distinctive, learner-centered experiences.University Purposes1. Award degrees in education, business, and the liberal arts and sciences, with allstudents documenting their competency in Aesthetic Engagement, Communication,Global Awareness, Technology, Collaboration, Effective Citizenship, Problem Solving,and Wellness.2. Deliver a quality educational experience in an innovative culture and atechnologically enhanced environment.3. Serve the best interests of our students, region, and society.4. Lead in effectively applying information media technologies for learning.5. Promote the appreciation of diversity, a multicultural perspective, and globalawareness.Core ValuesSTUDENT-FOCUSED: We place students at the center of all decisions. INNOVATIVE: We try new things to help create the future. LEARNING-CENTERED: We develop and sustain a culture of lifelong learning. COLLABORATIVE: We work synergistically to advance our mission. ENGAGED: We actively participate in the work of the university.Description of the Department of Kinesiology and Human PerformanceThe Department of Kinesiology and Human Performance is a multi-disciplinary program inwhich experiential and hands-on learning experiences are central to the core of allprograms. Students are taught how to integrate theory into practices by applying learnedconcepts in various contexts. The department is home to four distinct programs of study:Athletic training cultivates a learner-centered community, preparing students to function ascritical thinkers using evidence-based practices.*Athletic Training majors are required to apply and be accepted into the professional phaseof the Athletic Training program. Current Athletic Training information can be accessed onthe VCSU Athletic Training Program website.8Updated: 09/05/2018
Exercise Science and Sport Management (ESSM) is a major that offers students degreeoptions in four concentrations: The Exercise Physiology concentration seeks to develop knowledge to prepare studentsto enter graduate studies in fields such as Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy,Exercise Physiology, and Sport Biomechanics. The Sport Management concentration aims to develop an understanding of the conceptsand theories central to the field of sport management. The General Wellness Studies concentration is designed for the student who isinterested in attaining entry-level positions in health, fitness, and sport related fields. The Strength & Conditioning Specialist concentration seeks to develop professionalswho are capable of developing training and conditioning regimens for athletic and fitnessprograms.Health Education prepares students to become health education educators withinsecondary school systems. The curriculum seeks to enhance the student’s knowledge inthe health services, health in the environment, and health instruction in the public schools.Physical Education primarily prepares students for teaching K-12 physical education.Simply defined, physical education seeks to prepare its students to teach others about theimportance of human motion as it affects general health and well-being.The department also offers minors and certificates of completion in athletic coaching, healtheducation, physical education, and strength and conditioning.SECTION 2: VCSU’S ATHLETIC TRAINING PROGRAMFaculty InformationRachelle Hunt, M.Ed., GTS, LAT, ATCAthletic Training Program Director/Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Kinesiology and Human Performance701-845-7260 (Office) rachelle.hunt@vcsu.eduSharon Bratrud, M.S., LAT, ATCAthletic Training Clinical Education Coordinator/Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Kinesiology and Human Performance701-845-7678 (Office)sharon.bratrud@vcsu.edu9Updated: 09/05/2018
Athletic Training Mission and GoalsThe Valley City State University Athletic Training Program exists to prepare students tosuccessfully complete the Board of Certification. The mission of the athletic trainingprogram is to cultivate a learner-centered community, preparing students to function ascritical thinkers using evidence-based practices. The athletic training program incorporatesValley City State University’s mission through the use of technology, active learning andmeaningful scholarship.Program Goals1. To promote meaningful, ethical service, and the skilled use of technology in thehealth care environment.2. To provide students with the knowledge and skills to use evidence based and clinicaldecision-making practices in the healthcare field.3. To prepare students to be educators, leaders, and engaged athletic trainers in healthcare communities.4. To prepare students to pass the BOC examination and attain graduate schoolpursuits and/or obtain job placement upon graduation.Description of the ProgramThe Athletic Training Program offers an undergraduate major for athletic training at ValleyCity State University. The athletic training program is a composite major requiring 123credits within the major including the student’s general education courses. The courses arealigned with the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education standards andthe Athletic Training Educational Competencies set forth by the National Athletic Trainers’Association.Accreditation StatusValley City State University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic TrainingEducation (CAATE). The program has been placed on Probation as of February 1, 2019, by theCAATE, 6850 Austin Center Blvd., Suite 100, Austin, TX 78731-3101.Learning Objectives and OutcomesThe following learning objectives are assessed using preceptor and self-evaluation surveysafter each clinical rotation, written and practical exams; comprehensive competencycheckoff lists demonstrating proficient understanding, and through successful completion ofcontent specific projects and presentations.Learning Objective 1Students will have the appropriate knowledge and educational foundation to interpretevidence based research.Outcome10Updated: 09/05/2018
Demonstrate the ability to apply evidence-based medicine and critical thinking skillsin the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients.Learning Objective 2Students will accurately diagnose patients and develop and implement strategies andprograms to prevent the incidence and/or severity of injuries and illness.OutcomeDemonstrate proper injury/illness prevention, clinical evaluation and diagnosis,treatment, therapeutic intervention and documentation strategies.Learning Objective 3Students will develop the ability to communicate with other allied health professionals andpromote acceptable standards of ethical conduct.OutcomeDemonstrate appropriate professional behavior at all clinical sites.Learning Objective 4Students will obtain appropriate clinical and didactic educational experiences knowledgethrough preceptors and faculty associated with the athletic training program.OutcomeDemonstrate competence of preceptors and faculty associated with the AthleticTrainingAcademic AdvisingStudents are assigned to an AT program faculty member for assistance and advicethroughout their academic careers. Students who feel that a different advisor will improvetheir advising situation may ask the program director or department chair for a change.Faculty advisor responsibilities are to: Be available by appointment.Provide professional and academic guidance.Advise students of available university counseling services if they need thatassistance. Meet with advisees at each registration period to approve courses selected by eachstudent. Advise and assist students interested in furthering their education.ScholarshipsValley City State University offers many scholarship opportunities for students whether youare an incoming freshman, transfer student, or a returning student. To see availablescholarships, visit the VCSU website or contact Enrollment Services.11Updated: 09/05/2018
Athletic Training ClubThe Valley City State University Athletic Training Club became official on October 29, 2014.This Club is made up of current athletic training students who are admitted into thepreprofessional and professional phases of the program.The intent of the Athletic Training Club for the students at Valley City State University is toraise awareness to the public about the profession of Athletic Training, allow students toattend state and district meetings and provide an area where athletic training students canget together and discuss current topics in athletic training, promote mentorship to the newmembers of the Club, and discuss and study for the Board of Certification exam.A Valley City State University faculty member that is a BOC Certified Athletic Trainer willsponsor the club.Student athletic trainers are highly encouraged to join student-run, professionalorganizations that will better prepare them for professional success. Students are alsohighly encouraged to become members of their state, district, and national organizations.SECTION 3: ATHLETIC TRAINING PROFESSIONAthletic Training ProfessionThe National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) was founded in 1950 with 200 members.Today, NATA membership has grown to more than 43,000 health care professionals.The Certified Athletic Trainer is a highly educated and skilled health care professionalrecognized by the American Medical Association. The practice of athletic trainingencompasses the prevention, evaluation and diagnosis, and treatment and rehabilitation ofinjuries. An athletic trainer must also be proficient in emergency care.Athletic trainers work in a myriad of health care settings. This list includes, but is not limitedto: high schools, clinics, colleges and universities, corporate/industrial settings, military, andprofessional sports teams.Students pursuing an Athletic Training degree must graduate from a Commission onAccreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) accredited program, pass the Board ofCertification (BOC) exam, and obtain licensure or registration in the state(s) they will practicein. The certified athletic trainer is responsible to know the credential requirements prior topracticing in a particular state.Essential Functions of the Athletic TrainerThe athletic trainer’s professional preparation is based on the development of the currentknowledge, skills, and abilities as determined by the CAATE.8 content areas12Updated: 09/05/2018
Evidence-Based PracticePrevention and Health PromotionClinical Examination and DiagnosisAcute Care of Injury and IllnessTherapeutic InterventionsPsychosocial Strategies and ReferralHealthcare AdministrationProfessional Development and ResponsibilityAthletic training students will perform athletic training procedures only when the preceptor ispresent. Under no circumstances will an unsupervised student be responsible forpractice/game coverage, evaluation and documentation of injuries, or rehabilitationprograms including therapeutic modality usage and therapeutic exercise protocols.Regulation of Athletic TrainingCertification Maintenance RequirementsAthletic Trainers are required to complete the following to maintain their certification: Standards of Professional Practice o Athletic Trainers are required to comply with theBOC Standards of Professional Practice, which consists of Practice Standards andthe Code of Professional Responsibility. Emergency Cardiac Care o Athletic Trainers must maintain ongoing EmergencyCardiac Care (ECC) certification at the Basic Life Support/Professional Rescuer levelor beyond.Certification Maintenance Fee o Athletic Trainers are required to pay an annualcertification maintenance fee. Continuing Educationo Athletic Trainers must complete a predetermined number of continuing educationunits (CEUs) during their certification maintenance period. Maintenance periodsare two-year cycles. *Athletic Trainers must complete 50 CEUs, which must include at least 10Evidenced Based Practice CEU’s.Like most states, North Dakota requires that all practicing athletic trainers be licensed bythe state. Athletic trainers in North Dakota are governed by the NorthDakota Century Code Chapter 43-39. Athletic training program faculty, staff, and studentsshall function according to the Laws and Regulations referenced in the above document.Standards of Ethical Conduct13Updated: 09/05/2018
Acknowledged as the professional standard of conduct, the NATA Code of Ethics outlines theprincipals of ethical behaviors that should be followed as certified athletic trainers andstudents in the athletic training program. Failure to uphold these standards may result inacademic or professional disciplinary action.NATA CODE OF ETHICSSeptember 2005, Revised 2016PreambleThe National Athletic Trainers’ Association Code of Ethics states the principles of ethicalbehavior that should be followed in the practice of athletic training. It is intended toestablish and maintain high standards and professionalism for the athletic trainingprofession. The principles do not cover every situation encountered by the practicing athletictrainer, but are representative of the spirit with which athletic trainers should makedecisions. The principles are written generally; the circumstances of a situation willdetermine 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 OTHERS1.1 Members shall render quality patient care regardless of the patient’s race, religion, age,sex, ethnic or national origin, disability, health status, socioeconomic status, sexualorientation, or gender identity.1.2 Member’s duty to the patient is the first concern, and therefore members are obligatedto place the welfare and long-term well-being of their patient above other groups andtheir own self-interest, to provide competent care in all decisions, and advocate for thebest medical interest and safety of their patient at all times as delineated byprofessional statements and best practices.1.3 Members shall preserve the confidentiality of privileged information and shall notrelease or otherwise publish in any form, including social media, such information to athird 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 THEPRACTICE OF ATHLETIC TRAINING, NATIONAL ATHLETIC TRAINERS’ ASSOCIATION (NATA)MEMBERSHIP STANDARDS, AND THE NATA CODE OF ETHICS2.1 Members shall comply with applicable local, state, federal laws, and any state athletictraining practice acts.14Updated: 09/05/2018
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 athletictraining.2.4 Members shall cooperate in ethics investigations by the NATA, state professionallicensing/regulatory boards, or other professional agencies governing the athletictraining profession. Failure to fully cooperate in an ethics investigation is an ethicalviolation.2.5 Members must not file, or encourage others to file, a frivolous ethics complaint with anyorganization or entity governing the athletic training profession such that the complaintis unfounded or willfully ignore facts that would disprove the allegation(s) in thecomplaint.2.6 Members shall refrain from substance and alcohol abuse. For any member involved inan ethics proceeding with NATA and who, as part of that proceeding is seekingrehabilitation for substance or alcohol dependency, documentation of the completion ofrehabilitation must be provided to the NATA Committee on Professional Ethics as arequisite to complete a NATA membership reinstatement or suspension process.3. MEMBERS SHALL MAINTAIN AND PROMOTE HIGH STANDARDS IN THEIR PROVISION OFSERVICES3.1 Members shall not misrepresent, either d
Athletic Training Program Policy and Procedure Handbook . 2 Updated: 09/05/2018 Valley City State University Department of Kinesiology and Human Performance Athletic Training Program Athletic Training Students: The following academic and clinical policies and procedures reflect the requirements of the athletic training program. .
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Athletic Training Program, in accordance with the expectations of the Athletic Training Profression, the goals and objectives of the Athletic Training Program are to: Goal 1: Provide an academic program that enables students to demonstrate competence in athletic training knowledge, skills, and application of the NATA Athletic
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