2024–25 Graduate Academic Catalog Page 27 School of Allied Health and Psychology Master of Athletic Training Master of Athletic Training Purpose Statement The Master of Athletic Training (MAT) will prepare students to sit for the BOC certification examination and state licensure examinations, which will allow successful candidates to practice as a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) in both traditional and emerging healthcare settings. Values • Excellence – adhering to the highest standards in ethical and moral behavior. Providing continuous quality goods and services using processes that are customer-focused. Applying biblical wisdom and discernment in everyday business interactions. • Missional Purpose – recognizing that our purpose is to serve Christ and minister to others. Reflecting godliness as salt and light in a business world. Edifying others who we interact with on a daily basis. • Stewardship – using our talents, skills, money, and time in recognition that they originate from God and are for use in His purposes. Making decisions that reflect the diversity of stakeholders in ways that bring glory to God. • Servant’s Heart – an attitude of humbly serving God and our fellowman with compassion in the business setting. Showing mercy and grace in business relationships, which reflects God’s love for us. Program Objectives Candidates who complete the Master of Athletic Training are equipped to: • Implement a biblical worldview as it pertains to the healthcare responsibilities of a professional athletic trainer. • Locate and integrate appropriate evidence-based practice research and patient-focused outcomes to treat the entire individual. • Demonstrate professional behavior and clinical decisionmaking skills, and communication as it pertains to the treatment of all orthopedic, general medical, and emergency care cases. • Integrate biblical principles (stewardship, compassion, and mercy) in the competent delivery of total quality healthcare for all active populations. • Synthesize and apply current best practice models in healthcare and healthcare facility management. • Develop and cultivate inter-professional relationships as a method to grow professionally and to provide the most comprehensive healthcare available to patients. • Engage as a leader and innovator in the athletic training community at the local, state, district, and national level through research, presentations, and participation in continuing education. Program Delivery Cedarville University has designed the Master of Athletic Training program to be a residential program that also incorporates on- and off-campus traditional clinical experiences as well as immersive clinical rotations. Course Requirements Course requirements involve a minimum of 69 semester hours including: ATRN-6350 Organization and Administration in Athletic Training.. 3 ATRN-6450 Applied Human Anatomy............................................2 ATRN-6550 Fundamentals of Athletic Training Practice.................3 ATRN-6560 Evaluation of Extremities............................................3 ATRN-6570 Head, Neck, and Spine Evaluation.............................3 ATRN-6600 Research in Athletic Training I....................................3 ATRN-6650 Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation....................3 ATRN-6660 Therapeutic Modalities...............................................3 ATRN-6901 Clinical Skills Practice I ..............................................2 ATRN-6902 Clinical Skills Practice II..............................................2 ATRN-6903 Clinical Skills Practice III.............................................2 ATRN-6920 Clinical Experience I...................................................2 ATRN-6930 Immersive Clinical Experience I.................................4 ATRN-6990 Athletic Training Immersive Experience......................8 ATRN-7560 General Medical Issues and Conditions in Athletic Training.......................................................................................3 ATRN-7570 Legal Aspects in Athletic Training...............................3 ATRN-7600 Research in Athletic Training II....................................3 ATRN-7770 Pharmacology in Athletic Training...............................3 ATRN-7904 Clinical Skills Practice IV............................................2 ATRN-7905 Clinical Skills Practice V.............................................2 ATRN-7940 Immersive Clinical Experience II................................4 *ATRN-7950 Immersive Clinical Experience III..............................4 ATRN-7960 BOC Exam Preparation..............................................2 *Capstone Master of Athletic Training Curriculum Summary Master of Athletic Training Core...................................................69 Total............................................................................................. 69
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