Athletic Training Program

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Athletic Training is an allied health field recognized by the American Medical Association. Certified Athletic Trainers specialize in the prevention, recognition/evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning of injuries due to physical activity.

 

 

The Athletic Training education program at The University of Tulsa:

  • Was the first CAATE accredited Athletic Training program in Oklahoma;
  • Involves an extensive core of academic study combined with equally in-depth clinical rotations;
  • Utilizes intercollegiate, interscholastic, and sports medicine clinic settings for the student’s clinical experience;
  • Allows the student to begin the program during their freshman year;
  • Entitles the student to apply for the BOC Certification Examination after completion of degree requirements.

Program Objectives

Program outcomes, specific to each Program Objective are identified for each of three performance levels (Level 1 - the prospective semester and the first semester following formal admission to the program; Level 2 - the first full academic year in the program; and Level 3 - the second and third full academic year in the program.)

The Program Objectives are as follows:

  1. Professional and Ethical Behavior
  2. Prevention, Immediate Care, and Management of Injuries
  3. Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis
  4. Treatment, Rehabilitation, and Reconditioning of Injuries
  5. Organization and Administration
  6. Professional Responsibility and Teaching
  7. Professional Development and Continuing Education
  8. Critical Thinking
  9. Utilization of Research

 Program Mission Statement and Educational Objectives 

Faculty Profile

Robin Ploeger
Robin Ploeger, EdD, ATC, LATClinical Associate Professor of Athletic Training/Curriculum Director, Athletic Training Program
Involvement with students is her focus. »

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