AHS 3140 - Administration of Athletic Training and Sports Medicine Programs

3 cr

This course investigates the planning, coordination and supervision of all administrative components of an athletic training and sports medicine program. Topics to be considered include basic legal concepts in sports medicine, medical/allied health care personnel and referral procedures, safety standards and policies, basic record and forms pertaining to the management of athletic injuries, computer application in sports medicine, drug testing and screening, budget preparation and financial management, athletic training room management, personnel management, ethical and public relations.
Prerequisite: Advanced standing (accepted into the Athletic Training Program).
Fall, odd years