The clinical education component of the ATP allows students to learn through experience. Major emphasis is placed on the development of psychomotor skills in addition to cognitive knowledge. All students are required to fulfill their clinical education requirements under the direct supervision of an approved clinical instructor (ACI). Students are assessed by their ACI on competencies and proficiencies established by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Education Council. Students may be placed in a variety of settings including: college/university, high schools, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, and physician’s offices. Types of clinical experiences consist of equipment intensive, general medical intensive, sport intensive, and rehabilitation intensive as recommended by the CAATE. Patient populations consist of athletes and physically active individuals from both genders as recommended by the CAATE.
Practicum Descriptions
Practicum I (3-6 Credits)
This course offers assignments in clinical settings related to the students’ area of study (prevention & care of athletic injuries, prophylactic taping, bracing and equipment fitting). This course will give the student the opportunity to observe and integrate skills under the supervision of a Certified Athletic Trainer. The student will meet on a daily basis to re-evaluate previous skills through patient interaction, psychomotor and scenario simulations.
Practicum II (7 Credits)
This course offers assignments in clinical settings related to the students area of study (Evaluation of Athletic Injuries). This course will give the student the opportunity to observe and integrate skills under the supervision of a Certified Athletic Trainer. The Student will also participate in a laboratory setting that will re-evaluate the students’ previous skills through psychomotor and scenario simulations. This meeting time will also act as a venue to discuss current situations arising at the various sites that will provide for a grand rounds forum.
Practicum III (7 Credits)
This course offers assignments in clinical settings related to the students’ area of study (Therapeutic Modalities). This course will give the student the opportunity to observe and integrate skills under the supervision of a Certified Athletic Trainer. The Student will also participate in a laboratory setting that will re-evaluate the students’ previous skills through psychomotor and scenario simulations. This meeting time will also act as a venue to discuss current situations arising at the various sites that will provide for a grand rounds forum.
Practicum IV (3-6 Credits)
This course offers assignments in clinical settings related to the students’ area of study (prevention & care of athletic injuries, prophylactic taping, bracing, equipment fitting, and evaluation & assessment). This course will give the student the opportunity to integrate skills under the supervision of a Certified Athletic Trainer.
Practicum V (7 Credits)
This course offers assignments in clinical settings related to the students’ area of study (Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries). This course will give the student the opportunity to observe and integrate skills under the supervision of a Certified Athletic Trainer. The student will also participate in a laboratory setting that will re-evaluate the students’ previous skills through psychomotor and scenario simulations. This meeting time will also act as a venue to discuss current situations arising at the various sites that will provide for a grand rounds forum.
Practicum VI (7 Credits)
This course offers assignments in clinical settings related to the students’ area of study (General Medical Conditions & Disabilities). This course will give the student the opportunity to observe and integrate skills under the supervision of a Certified Athletic Trainer as well as various rotations through Physicians practices. The Student will also participate in a laboratory setting that will re-evaluate the students’ previous skills through psychomotor and scenario simulations. This meeting time will also act as a venue to discuss current situations arising at the various sites that will provide for a grand rounds forum.
Approved Clinical Instructors (ACI)
On-Campus
- Richard Boergers, MS, ATC
- Lisa Cantara MS, ATC, CSCS
- Jeanine Engelmann, MEd, ATC
- Barbara-Jean Ercolino, MA, ATC
- Arturo Flores, MS, ATC
- Xristos Gaglias, MA, ATC
- Kathy Koshansky, MS, ATC
- Eric Lehnert MS, ATC, EMT-CC
- Christopher O'Brien, MS, ATC
- Mary Tovornik, MA, ATC
Off-Campus
- Steve Barrel, MEd, ATC (Herricks High School / Physical Solutions)
- Jennifer Chimienti, MS, ATC (Garden City High School / Physical Solutions)
- Michele Cordova, MS, ATC, CSCS (Longwood High School / Sports Therapy)
- Lisa Cronk, MSc, ATC (St. Joseph’s College)
- Dominick DeStefano, ATC (Hampton Bays High School)
- Paul Lasinski, MA, ATC (Harborfields High School)
- Jason McKay, ATC, CPT (Rocky Point High School / Sports Therapy)
- Karen McNeill – Deleski, MS, ATC (William Floyd High School / Sports Therapy)
- Nicole Sacer (Bayport-Bluepoint High School)
- David Smith, MA, ATC (Hauppauge High School)
- Lorraine Szocik, MS, ATC (Sports Therapy)
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