College of Education - B.S. Athletic Training
Athletic Training Education Program’s Retention Criteria
Retention is a continuing process based on the athletic training student’s academic, clinical, and behavioral achievement in accordance with established criteria. The student within the Professional Phase should be aware that there is an expected level of achievement that must be maintained:
Completion of competencies and proficiencies on schedule
GPA Requirements
CPR and First Aid certification
Confidentiality of Medical Records and Information
NATA Code of Ethics
Academic Honesty
Clinical Assignment Responsibilities
Junior and Senior Proficiency Examinations
1. Completion of competencies and Proficiencies on schedule. Competencies are completed with successful completion of course-work as all course objectives are tied to competencies. Please see competency matrix in program director’s office. Clinical Proficiencies are tied to laboratory and clinical experiences. All clinical proficiencies as outlined within each Residency in Athletic Training syllabus must be evaluated with a grade no lower than a 3 out of 5.
- 2.50 = Overall GPA
- 3.00 = Athletic Training Major Core – Failure to maintain the Major GPA will result in disciplinary action as set forth by this policy and procedures manual. Please see Program Guide on page 27 of the policy and procedure manual for listing of all Athletic Training major courses.
- No grade lower than a C in athletic training major core or C- in any other course. Failure to maintain these minimum grades will result academic probation and the possibility of not being able to continue to matriculate through the program until academic deficiencies are corrected. A student’s place within the professional phase will not be held if the student is suspended from the ATEP due to academic deficiency (Please see Disciplinary Actions page 40 of the policy & procedure manual). That student may have to reapply to the Professional Phase.
3. CPR and First Aid certification. All students must maintain Professional Rescuer CPR and First Aid certification. Students are required to give the Program Director a copy of all certification cards each year of attendance at Rowan University. These will be kept in the student’s file.
4. Confidentiality of Medical Records and Information. Students are expected abide by the policy that was signed when accepted into the ATEP’s Professional Phase. Please see disciplinary action for breaking confidentiality of medical records and information.
5. NATA Code of Ethics. Students must conform to the standards of the NATA Code of Ethics (pg 9 of this document) and BOC Standards of Practice (pg 12 of this document) when practicing Athletic Training related skills within their clinical assignments. Students must also conform to the standards of behavior expected of intercollegiate athletes with regard to substance abuse, controlled and dangerous substances, harassment and hazing (See Rowan University Student Handbook, page 22). Violations of this type will place the student under immediate review by the Athletic Training Education Program’s Student Issues Committee (RUATEP SIC) and also the Rowan University Student Issues Committee.
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6. Academic Honesty. Since the primary goal of education is to increase one’s own knowledge, academic dishonesty will not be tolerated at Rowan University. Violation of the Rowan University’s Academic Honesty Policy (See Rowan University Student Hand Book, page 39-41) will place the student under immediate review by the RUATEP SIC. Possible outcomes resulting from academic dishonesty may include:
- probation, suspension or expulsion from the program
- written reprimand from the RUATEP
- receiving an “F” for the course
- contacting the Provost’s Office
- suspension or expulsion from Rowan University
Academic dishonesty includes the following examples, as well as similar conduct aimed at making false representation with respect to academic performance:
- cheating on an examination;
- collaborating with others in work to be presented contrary to the stated rules of the course
- Plagiarizing, including the submission of others’ ideas or papers as one’s own
- stealing examination or course materials
- falsifying records, laboratory results, etc.
- knowing and intentionally assisting another student in any of the above activities or similar activities.
7. Clinical Assignment Responsibilities. The student is expected to enthusiastically complete all clinical responsibilities including pre-practice activities, coverage of practices and games, post-practice activities, cleaning and general athletic training room duties, and abide by the NATA Code of Ethics. The RUATEP SIC will determine the disciplinary action for students not meeting their clinical assignment duties and responsibilities.
There will be additional costs (i.e., gas) to the student when traveling to affiliated sites for their clinical assignment. These costs will not be reimbursed to the student. The student is encouraged to plan ahead as they can expect to be off-campus between 1-2 times during their professional phase clinical education.
8. Junior and Senior Proficiency Examinations. Juniors and Seniors must pass a comprehensive Proficiency examination before they are able to continue within the RUATEP or graduate, respectively. Students will have two opportunities to pass the junior exam. Failure to pass this exam on the second attempt will disqualify students from continuing to matriculate through the ATEP. The junior level assessment will consist of a practical examination on all coursework and clinical experiences taken up to the end of their junior equivalent year. Coursework to be included on the exam are:
- Introduction to Athletic Training
- Prevention and Care of Orthopedic Injuries
- Pathology and Evaluation of Orthopedic Injuries I
- Pathology and Evaluation of Orthopedic Injuries II
- Therapeutic Modalities
- Therapeutic Exercises
- Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training I & II
Students must receive a 75% or better on the written and practical exam separately before they can continue to matriculate within the RUATEP. The grade from the Junior Proficiency Exam will be a part of your grade calculation for Clinical Techniques in Athletic Training II.
The senior level exam will consist of both a 150 question written test and a practical examination on all Athletic Training courses and clinical experiences taken within the RUATEP. Students will have two opportunities to pass the senior exam. Failure to pass this exam on the second attempt will disqualify students from taking the BOC, Inc exam and possibly graduating. Coursework to be included on the exam are
- Introduction to Athletic Training
- Safety, First Aid and Basic Understanding of Athletic Injuries
- Prevention and Care of Orthopedic Injuries
- Advanced Emergency Care
- Pathology and Evaluation of Orthopedic Injuries I
- Pathology and Evaluation of Orthopedic Injuries II
- Therapeutic Modalities
- Therapeutic Exercises
- Pharmacology and General Medicine
- Organization and Administration in Athletic Training
- Clinical Experience I-IV
Students must receive a 75% or better on the written and practical exam separately before they can continue to matriculate within the RUATEP. The grades for the written and practical exam will be calculated into the student’s grade for Clinical Techniques in Athletic Training IV.
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