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Mission, Goals, and Assessment Plan

Athletic Training Program Mission Statement

 

The mission of the Athletic Training Program at Daemen College is to provide a comprehensive academic and clinical education experience to prepare students to become competent athletic trainers and leaders in the athletic training profession.  Professional athletic training education at Daemen College builds upon and reinforces the intellectual qualities acquired through study of the liberal arts, social, and natural science while integrating the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) educational competencies.  Creative problem solving and clinical reasoning skills that promote sound and expeditious decision making are fostered throughout the Athletic Training program.

 

Athletic Training Program Goals

 

1.  The student will be eligible for the BOC exam.

2.  The student will possess the knowledge and skill to provide athletic training services in a variety of settings available to the profession.

3.  The student will demonstrate problem solving and clinical reasoning skills.

4.  The student will use evidence-based practice for delivery of patient care.

5.  The student will demonstrate the foundational behaviors of professional practice.

6.  The student will demonstrate cultural competence and effective communication with patients, family members, and the sports medicine team.

7.  The student will be prepared to contribute to the athletic training profession.

 

Athletic Training Program Assessment Plan

 

1.  Preparation to enter the profession will be assessed through analysis of the BOC Examination results provided annually by the BOC.

2.  Student placement upon graduation will be evaluated annually.

3.  Problem solving and clinical reasoning skills will be assessed through examinations, group discussions, practical examinations, and ACI/CI evaluations.

4.  Use of evidence based practice will be assessed through ACI/CI evaluations.

5.  Foundational behaviors of professional practice will be assessed through examinations, practical examinations, group discussions, and ACI/CI evaluations.

6.  Cultural competence and effective communication will be assessed through examinations, practical examinations, group discussions, and ACI/CI evaluations.

7.  Preparation to contribute to the athletic training profession will be assessed through examinations, course presentations, and submission of projects for presentation.

ACI/CI evaluations of the Athletic Training Student will be performed at mid-term and immediately following the completion of the student's clinical experience.

Athletic Training Student evaluations of the ACI/CI and Clinical Instruction Site will be performed immediately following the completion of the student's clinical experience.

Student placement assessment will be performed upon completion of the Athletic Training Education program.

Standard Instructor evaluations are performed following the completion of each course.

Non-Discrimination Statement

No person, in whatever relationship with Daemen College or the Athletic Training Program, shall be subject to discrimination on the basis of age, creed, color, handicap, national origin, race religion, sex, or marital or veteran status.