AT 5500. Patient Centered Care. (3 Credits)

This course is designed to prepare students in the Master of Science in Athletic Training program for providing patient centered care. This course will explore health care delivery, cultural competence, ethical and legal obligations, documentation, communication skills, and professionalism, in the field of athletic training.

AT 5510. Psychosocial Aspects of Athletic Training. (3 Credits)

This course is designed to define the role of the athletic trainer within the psychosocial aspect of athletic injuries. Beyond the recognition of common psychological stressors associated with the athletic population, this course will analyze and critically assess the psychosocial ramifications of athletic injuries. Discussion on the impact of the athlete’s psyche as it relates to injury, rehabilitation and return to play will be addressed with a focus on educating the athlete and athletic training professional through this process.

AT 5520. Athletic Training Foundations. (3 Credits)

This course is designed to give the student an understanding of the foundational knowledge and skills related to the athletic training profession. The lab component is designed to give the student the opportunity to practically apply everyday skills related to the athletic training profession. Must be accepted to MSAT program or have instructor consent.

AT 5530. Athletic Training Clinical I. (1 Credit)

This course is designed to formally structure clinical experience specific to the first or second semester of enrollment in the Master of Science in Athletic Training program. Students will observe and gain hands-on experience in recognition, diagnosis, and management of injuries and illnesses at Concordia University affiliated clinical sites under the supervision of a preceptor. The purpose of this course is to incorporate specific clinical proficiencies with real life injury situations.

AT 5540. Professional Development. (1 Credit)

This course is designed to prepare students in the Master of Science in Athletic Training program for the process of seeking credentialing and employment upon graduation. Students will learn how to prepare a professional cover letter and resume, refine their interview skills, and obtain certification as an athletic trainer.

AT 5550. Recognition & Evaluation of Orthopedic Injuries I. (4 Credits)

This course involves the in-depth study of the orthopedic assessment of the head and face, foot, ankle, lower leg, and knee. Specifically, course information will include taking a complete medical history, inspecting the area, measuring range of motion, proper performance and interpretation of neurologic and special tests, determining a differential diagnosis, proper documentation, and coming to a clinical diagnosis based on the information obtained.

AT 5560. Emergency Care in Athletic Training. (3 Credits)

This course will prepare students to make appropriate decisions regarding acute injury and emergency care management, and to act proficiently on those decisions. Students will review concepts associated with American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) and first aid certification, including adult, child and infant CPR and AED. Additionally, special concerns seen in athletic populations will be addressed and practiced as they apply to the profession of athletic training.

AT 5570. Athletic Training Clinical II. (2 Credits)

This course is designed to formally structure clinical experience specific to the second semester of enrollment in the Master of Science in Athletic Training program. Students will observe and gain hands-on experience in recognition, diagnosis, and management of injuries and illnesses at Concordia University affiliated clinical sites under the supervision of a preceptor. The purpose of this course is to incorporate specific clinical proficiencies with real life injury situations.

AT 5600. Administration & Management in Athletic Training. (4 Credits)

This course is designed to prepare students for the administrative and management responsibilities of an entry-level athletic trainer. This course will explore payor systems, systems of quality assurance and quality improvement, health informatics, resource management, policies and procedures, advocacy, and professional growth.

AT 5610. Rehabilitation Techniques of Orthopedic Injuries I. (3 Credits)

This course involves the study, methods, and application of rehabilitation techniques as they relate to orthopedic injuries.

AT 5620. Recognition & Evaluation of Orthopedic Injuries II. (4 Credits)

This course involves the in-depth study of the orthopedic assessment of the shoulder, upper arm, elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand. Specifically, course information will include taking a complete medical history, inspecting the area, measuring range of motion, proper performance and interpretation of neurologic and special tests, determining a differential diagnosis, proper documentation, and coming to a clinical diagnosis based on the information obtained.

AT 5630. Athletic Training Clinical III. (3 Credits)

This course is designed to formally structure clinical experience specific to the third semester of enrollment in the Master of Science in Athletic Training program. Students will observe and gain hands-on experience in recognition, diagnosis, and management of injuries and illnesses at Concordia University affiliated clinical sites under the supervision of a preceptor. The purpose of this course is to incorporate specific clinical proficiencies with real life injury situations.

AT 5640. Therapeutic Modalities. (3 Credits)

This course involves the study of the principles and applications of cryotherapy, thermotherapy, ultrasound, laser, diathermy, traction, and electrical stimulation. This course will explore the various applications of modalities as they relate to pain management and orthopedic injuries.

AT 6510. Rehabilitation Techniques of Orthopedic Injuries II. (3 Credits)

This course expounds on the student’s knowledge of the study, methods, and application of rehabilitation techniques as they relate to orthopedic injuries. It involves an examination of human movement mechanics in applied settings.

AT 6520. Recognition & Evaluation of Orthopedic Injuries III. (4 Credits)

This course involves the in-depth study of the orthopedic assessment of the spine, pelvis and related structures. Specifically, course information will include taking a complete medical history, inspecting the area, measuring range of motion, proper performance and interpretation of neurologic and special tests, determining a differential diagnosis, proper documentation, and coming to a clinical diagnosis based on the information obtained.

AT 6530. Athletic Training Clinical IV. (3 Credits)

This course is designed to formally structure clinical experience specific to the fourth or fifth semester of enrollment in the Master of Science in Athletic Training program. Students will observe and gain hands-on experience in recognition, diagnosis, and management of injuries and illnesses at Concordia University affiliated clinical sites under the supervision of a preceptor. The purpose of this course is to incorporate specific clinical proficiencies with real life injury situations.

AT 6540. General Medical Conditions. (4 Credits)

This course is designed to provide the learner with information regarding the pathophysiology of diseases and conditions encountered in the profession of athletic training. Classroom and laboratory experiences will encompass addressing illness/condition recognition, assessment, differential diagnosis, referral, and treatment of a variety of patient populations. Additionally, the course will examine pharmaceutical drug applications, interactions, and their value to the injury-healing process and athletic performance.

AT 6575. Seminar in Athletic Training III. (3 Credits)

This course is designed to formally prepare the student for the transition into the workforce. The course will focus on preparing the student for the Board of Certification Examination. It will also focus on professional development and strategies for obtaining viable employment post-graduation, such as cover letter and resume refinement, employment search and application strategies, and interview strategies.

AT 6600. Research Methods. (3 Credits)

This course explores methods commonly used to design, implement and appraise sports medicine research including a review of statistical methods, epidemiology, and evidence-based practice. The course includes examination of descriptive, quantitative and qualitative research methods. Students will complete a literature review of a sports medicine-related topic.

AT 6610. Case Studies in Athletic Training. (3 Credits)

This course is designed to allow students to employ their knowledge base and data-gathering skills gained during clinical education and coursework. Students will analyze and evaluate the management of healthcare related patient cases. The course will utilize both self-directed and peer group based learning.

AT 6620. Advanced Musculoskeletal Anatomy. (3 Credits)

This course is designed for students seeking to gain a higher level understanding of human anatomy. The course will provide a comprehensive review of human cadaver anatomy for health professionals. Major muscles, skin, bones and joints, internal organs, blood vessels, the brain, spinal cord and major nerves will be covered. The students will use dissected cadavers to study anatomical variations, pathologies, and changes due to disease/injury. The students enrolled in the course will attend clinical lectures followed by cadaver exploration and identification.

AT 6630. Athletic Training Clinical V. (3 Credits)

This course is designed to formally structure clinical experience specific to the fifth or sixth semester of enrollment in the Master of Science in Athletic Training program. Students will observe and gain hands-on experience in recognition, diagnosis, and management of injuries and illnesses at Concordia University affiliated clinical sites under the supervision of a preceptor. The purpose of this course is to incorporate specific clinical proficiencies with real life injury situations.

AT 7500. Internship in Athletic Training. (1-3 Credits)

This course is designed to expose students to various aspects involved with health care and rehabilitation in either a clinical or non-clinical setting. Although the student is only at the pre-professional level, he/she can be involved in the observation, assistance, and discussion of patients' treatment and care, as the experienced professional deems appropriate.

AT 7800. Immersion Experience in Athletic Training. (6 Credits)

This course is designed to formally structure clinical experience specific to the last year of enrollment in the Master of Science in Athletic Training program. Students will be fully immersed in the responsibilities of the clinical site, gaining hands-on experience with recognition, diagnosis, and management of injuries and illnesses and daily setting-specific administrative tasks at Concordia University affiliated clinical sites under the supervision of a preceptor.