Athletic Training
Application materials for formal admittance into the athletic training program may be obtained through the Athletic Training Education Program Director. Students being considered for the program must attain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5; a grade of "C" or higher in Atr 104, Atr 150, Atr 175 and Bio 210; and accumulate at least 100 observation hours during the first two semesters. Applications should be submitted by April 1 for a student to be considered for fall semester admission. However, a rolling admission process will be used for any additional spaces available in the athletic training education program, assuming that students have met all admission criteria. Students will be notified of admission upon release of final grades, completion of candidate interviews, and receipt and evaluation of all supporting application materials. Once notified of acceptance, students should also provide the following information to the Athletic Training Education Program Director:
- Record of recent physical examination which shows that the student is capable of handling physical duties required of an athletic trainer and that the student is free of communicable diseases.
- Current immunization record which shows rubella vaccinations or evidence of an immune titer, a mumps and polio vaccination or evidence of having had the disease, a history or evidence of an immune titer to varicella (chicken pox), and a tetanus inoculation within the last five years. Students are also strongly encouraged to receive the Hepatitis B vaccinations. Students choosing not to do so will be required to sign a waiver.
- Current First Aid/CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification. Certification must remain current throughout participation in the program.
- Technical standards signature page.
Acceptance will be based on total points earned on a score sheet, which corresponds to areas evaluated in the application. Areas evaluated include overall quality and completeness of application materials, overall GPA, performance in the introductory level tool and athletic training courses, and an interview with the selection committee. Fulfillment of these criteria does not guarantee admission into the program. Space available in the program must also be considered.
Transfer students must submit to the same selection process and will be evaluated on the same criteria as other candidates. The registrar and the Athletic Training Education Program Director will evaluate all transcripts. Some courses may be accepted if the candidate can provide sufficient evidence such as course syllabi or competency/proficiency check-sheets showing that the course is similar in scope and content to courses offered at Culver-Stockton College. Transfer students must be willing to commit a minimum of four semesters following acceptance into the program. Those transferring in with no previous athletic training coursework or clinical experience should expect to spend a minimum of six semesters at Culver-Stockton College. The first two would be considered pre-professional semesters and allow students to meet the criteria for admission consideration. All transfer students must take athletic training courses above the one hundred level at Culver-Stockton College.
Students will be evaluated academically each semester in the program. The following criteria must be met in order for the student to remain in good standing in the program:
- Students must maintain a cumulative and major GPA of 2.5.
- Students will receive no grades lower than 'C' in required courses. Students receiving a grade of "D" or "F" shall retake the course(s) and attain a grade of "C" or better.
Failure to comply with these standards at any time is grounds for probation at which time the student will be removed from clinical rotations. Students should realize that being placed on program probation could necessitate a longer stay in the program to complete all clinical requirements. Students who are unable to rise above probationary standards within a second semester of probation, will be dismissed from the program. Probation and/or termination from the program could also be a result of violation(s) of the student discipline policy found in the Athletic Training Student Handbook.
Several off-campus clinical rotations with various health care specialties will be required in order to successfully complete this program. Students should be aware that due to the lack of adequate health care practitioners in the Canton community, travel to other communities would be necessary. The majority of this travel will be to the Quincy, IL and Hannibal, MO areas. These destinations are about 20 and 40 miles respectively, from campus. Students are expected to provide their own means of transportation and will not be reimbursed for any travel expenses.
Culver-Stockton College
Athletic Training Education Program
Technical Standards for Admission
The Athletic Training Educational Program at Culver-Stockton College is a rigorous and intense program that places specific requirements and demands on the students enrolled in the program. An objective of this program is to prepare graduates to enter a variety of employment settings and to render care to a wide spectrum of individuals engaged in physical activity. The technical standards set forth by the Athletic Training Educational Program establish the essential qualities considered necessary for students admitted to this program to achieve the knowledge, skills, and competencies of an entry-level athletic trainer, as well as meet the expectations of the program's accrediting agency (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education [CAATE]). The following abilities and expectations must be met by all students admitted to the Athletic Training Educational Program. In the event a student is unable to fulfill these technical standards, with or without reasonable accommodation, the student will not be admitted into the program.
Compliance with the program's technical standards does not guarantee a student's eligibility for the NATABOC certification exam.
Candidates for selection to the Athletic Training Educational Program must demonstrate:
- the mental capacity to assimilate, analyze, synthesize, integrate concepts and problem solve to formulate assessment and therapeutic judgments and to be able to distinguish deviations from the norm.
- sufficient postural and neuromuscular control, sensory function, and coordination to perform appropriate physical examinations using accepted techniques; and accurately, safely and efficiently use equipment and materials during the assessment and treatment of patients.
- the ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with patients and colleagues, including individuals from different cultural and social backgrounds; this includes, but is not limited to, the ability to establish rapport with patients and communicate judgments and treatment information effectively. Students must be able to understand and speak the English language at a level consistent with competent professional practice.
- the ability to record the physical examination results and a treatment plan clearly and accurately.
- the capacity to maintain composure and continue to function well during periods of high stress.
- the perseverance, diligence and commitment to complete the athletic training education program as outlined and sequenced.
- flexibility and the ability to adjust to changing situations and uncertainty in clinical situations.
- affective skills and appropriate demeanor and rapport that relate to professional education and quality patient care.
Candidates for selection to the athletic training educational program will be required to verify they understand and meet these technical standards or that they believe that, with certain accommodations, they can meet the standards.
The Office of the Academic Dean will evaluate a student who states he/she could meet the program's technical standards with accommodation and confirm that the stated condition qualifies as a disability under applicable laws.
If a student states he/she can meet the technical standards with accommodation, then the College will determine whether the student can meet the technical standards with reasonable accommodation; this includes a review of whether the accommodations requested are reasonable, taking into account whether accommodation would jeopardize clinician/patient safety, or the educational process of the student or the institution, including all coursework, clinical experiences and internships deemed essential to graduation. In making the determination whether the student can meet the technical standards with reasonable accommodation, the College may seek expert opinions from third-parties who are knowledgeable in the field of athletic training education, and may rely on those opinions.
I certify that I have read and understand the technical standards for selection listed above, and I believe to the best of my knowledge that I meet each of these standards without accommodation. I understand that if I am unable to meet these standards I will not be admitted into the program.
Signature of Applicant _____________________________
Date _____________
**Alternative statement for students requesting accommodations:
I certify that I have read and understand the technical standards of selection listed above and I believe to the best of my knowledge that I can meet each of these standards with certain accommodations. I will contact the Office of the Academic Dean to determine what accommodations may be available. I understand that if I am unable to meet these standards with or without accommodations, I will not be admitted into the program.
Signature of Applicant ____________________________
Date _____________
For additional information or application materials, contact:
Robert W. Carmichael, ATC/R
Culver-Stockton College
One College Hill
Canton, MO 63435
Phone: (573) 288-6304
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