Sports Medicine and Athletic Training Department
Athletic Training Education Program
The discipline of Athletic Training has been recognized as an allied health profession by the American Medical Association (AMA).
The Athletic Training (AT) Major at Missouri State University has the distinction of being the oldest athletic training education program in the state of Missouri. The program began in 1978 and held National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) approved status from 1979 to 1994. When the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) began accrediting athletic training education programs in 1994, our major was among the first programs in the country to meet the strict accreditation standards. Currently the Sports Medicine and Athletic Training major is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for the Board of Certification (BOC) examination and will have obtained entry-level skills for the profession. Athletic Trainers employed in the State of Missouri must also be licensed by the Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts.
One of the strengths of the Athletic Training major is the number of athletic training educational experiences. A highly motivated staff of certified athletic trainers, team physicians, educational faculty /staff, strength specialists, and a cadre of health professionals from the Springfield community contribute to the student's overall clinical experience. The approved clinical instructors (ACI's) provide their professional expertise and leadership skills in assisting the students with responsibilities in each of the various clinical assignments. The diversity of the faculty/staff provide students with valuable learning opportunities. Additionally, our team physicians are actively involved with the educational process in both clinical and classroom environments. These exposures allow students to observe injury evaluations, surgeries, and engage in discussions concerning athletic health care.
The course rotations that you provided our office are now online at http://www.missouristate.edu/chhs/90016.htm.
More Information
Undergraduate Catalog Program Description
Technical Standards for Admission and Immunization Record
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