Program Director: David A. Ramirez

Clinical Education Coordinator: Sarah L. Strand

The Athletic Training major is designed for students interested in pursuing a career as a certified athletic trainer (ATC). The profession of Athletic Training is recognized by the American Medical Association as an allied health profession. ATC’s are members of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) and are medical experts in preventing, diagnosing, managing, and rehabilitating injuries that result from physical activity. ATCs function as integral members of the health care team in professional sports organizations, colleges and universities, secondary schools, military branches, sports medicine clinics, industrial settings, and other health care venues.

Accreditation

The Athletic Training major curriculum, referred to as the Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP), is accredited through the Commission on the Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). In order for students to sit for the Board of Certification (BOC) examination, they must graduate from a CAATE-accredited program.

Objectives

The LMU athletic training student who successfully completes the ATEP curriculum earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training will qualify to take the BOC national exam to become an ATC. Also, the athletic training program provides the prerequisites needed to apply to graduate programs in a number of allied health careers. These include, but are not limited to, athletic training, physical therapy, occupational therapy, exercise science, and nutrition.

Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP)

The ATEP has a competitive admission process. Entrance into LMU does not guarantee entrance into the Athletic Training Education Program. Application to the ATEP is made during Spring semester of the student’s first year. Interested students will receive an application packet during the first week of HHSC 160. Students will be informed of their status in early April.

Transfer students should contact the ATEP Director. If accepted into the formal ATEP, transfer students will have to successfully complete all courses that contain CAATE clinical proficiencies at LMU (minimum of six semesters).

Application requirements for Athletic Training Educational Program include:

• A completed application form
• Verification by an appropriate health care provider that the student is in good health and has had necessary immunizations or have signed an appropriate waiver
• Verification that student can meet technical standards with or without accommodations
• Two letters of recommendation
• The completion of observation hours
• A transcript showing the successful completion of the following courses with a GPA of 2.50 or better in:
  • HHSC 190 
  • BIOL 101 , BIOL 111 
  • Good standing in HHSC 155 , HHSC 156 , HHSC 160 , HHSC 162 
• Completion of a formal interview with the selection committee.

Notes:

• Deficiencies in one area can be offset by exceptional marks in another.
• Fulfilling these requirements does not guarantee entrance into ATEP.
• Students admitted into the ATEP will be financially responsible for items relating to their clinical rotations including: uniforms, transportation, background checks and meals.