1. Selection Application Packet. Application packets are available on-line or from the student's major advisor.
The Selection Application Packet must be completed correctly and submitted on or before the first class meeting as enrolled in ATR 283. Packets will not be accepted past the deadline. Students who have submitted late or improper packets will be administratively dropped from ATR 283 for that semester. A selection opportunity* will not be counted against the student and the student will need to apply in a subsequent semester.

Required Packet Information:

• Application form complete and submitted by deadline.
• Copy of front of first aid and CPR cards. 
  • First aid and CPR certification must be valid for the entire semester of the directed observation.
• Copy of immunization records. 
  • Records must include Hepatitis B status and results of a TB test current for the entire school year.
• Verification of Practical Experience Form.  See Practical Experience Description below.
  • The form(s) must verify 120 hours of practical experience+ related to athletic training.  The form must be secured in a sealed envelope with supervisor signature across the envelope.  
• IF APPLICABLE, transfer credit evaluation and official transcript.

2. Grade of CR in ATR 283
Students who receive a NC in this class are removed from the list of eligible candidates for that semester. The student is charged a selection opportunity.

3. Overall Grade Point Average. Maximum of 60 points (per 1/100th GPA)
As calculated from all courses taken at Central Michigan University
4.0 GPA = 60 points
3.5 GPA = 40 points
3.0 GPA = 20 points
2.5 GPA = 0 points

4. Pre-Professional Course Grade Point Average. Maximum of 120 points (per 1/100th GPA)
4.0 GPA = 120 points
3.5 GPA = 80 points
3.0 GPA = 40 points
2.5 GPA = 0 points

5. Directed Observation Staff Evaluation. Maximum 120 points (60 pts./evaluation)
One staff (ATC/ATS) evaluation (60 points each) per 6 week directed observation rotation during the ATR 283 semester. The student is assigned two different rotations during the semester, which will provide for two different staff evaluations.

6. Written Examination. Maximum 80 points
The student will take the written exam during the last week of the ATR 283 semester.

7. Practical Skills Test. Maximum 50 points
The student will take the skills portion of the exam at a specified appointment time during the last week of classes during the ATR 283 semester.

8. Selection Interview. Maximum 60 points
The interview will assess traits such as professional motivation, interpersonal sills, integrity and orientation to the field as a future health care provider.  The student will sign-up for the interview at a specified appointment time between the 8th and 10th week of classes during the ATR 283 semester.

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PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION

As part of the criteria for selection to the Professional phase of the Athletic Training/Sports Medicine major, a student is required to have the verification of practical experience form completed to verify the hours spent in an athletic training/sports medicine practical experience. The primary purpose of this requirement is to have the potential athletic training student experience various work settings of the certified athletic trainer. Secondarily, the student may have the opportunity to begin to network with athletic trainers, as well as, other health and/or medical professionals. Additionally, potential sites for a future internship experience or even employment may be identified.

The student must complete a MINIMUM OF 120 HOURS of practical experience in an athletic training or sports medicine related setting. Examples of settings include, but are not limited to, a private sports medicine or rehabilitation clinic, a corporate or industrial injury care/rehabilitation facility, a high school or a college/university.* A health-care provider, preferably a certified athletic trainer, must supervise the hours in order for the student to be given credit for the experience. If a certified athletic trainer is not available due to the student's geographical location, a physician, physical therapist, occupational therapist or paramedic may be utilized. Students who are unable to arrange an experience, under the supervision of a certified athletic trainer, should consult their major advisor regarding the acceptability of their experience.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR VERIFICATION OF PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE FORM

The verification of practical experience form, found as a part of the application packet, must be completed by the supervising health-care provider and then placed in a sealed envelope with the health-care provider's signature across the seal of the envelope.  If a student has compiled 120 hours from different venues or health-care providers, the student must have a verification of practical experience form completed from each venue or health-care provider. that he or she worked with for his or her experience.  If  more than one copy of the verification of practical experience is needed, it is the student's responsibility to make additional copies of the verification of practical experience form.  The student is also responsible for including the verification of practical experience form within its sealed envelope in the application packet.


*Only 30 hours (of the minimum 120) may be counted from a college/university venue.

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PERTINENT PROGRAM INFORMATION

Fourteen (14) students, per semester, are selected to the Professional phase of the Athletic Training/Sports Medicine program. All students must meet Selection Criteria and Technical Standard requirements to be eligible for selection and to continue in the Professional phase.

SELECTION OPPORTUNITIES

Students will have two (2) opportunities to be considered for selection to the Professional phase of the Athletic Training Education Program. A selection opportunity is counted when the student:

1. Was not selected into the professional phase as one of the fourteen students.
2. Earned a grade of NC in ATR 283.
3. Participated in the selection interview, written test, and/or practical skills test.
4. Remained in ATR 283 beyond the 8th week of class but withdrew their name from consideration.

Pre-Professional PHASE
DIRECTED OBSERVATION EXPERIENCE

During the ATR 283 Athletic Training Directed Observation, the student will be required to spend approximately 10 hours a week, for 12-weeks in an assigned field experience with a certified athletic trainer. The ATR 283 instructor will assign the student, to a clinical instructor and student mentor with the Central Michigan University Department of Athletics Sports Medicine staff. The Pre-Professional phase athletic training student must complete the assigned experience and submit an evaluation as part of the Selection Criteria to the Professional phase.

Professional PHASE
CLINICAL EDUCATION AND FIELD EXPERIENCES

Clinical education represents the athletic training student’s formal acquisition, practice and evaluation of the entry-level athletic training clinical proficiencies through classroom, laboratory or field experiences under the supervision of a clinical instructor. These experiences require the student to spend approximately 20-30 hours per week outside of class, under the supervision of a BOC certified athletic trainer or other qualified health care professionals, at formal affiliated sites and/or in the ATEP instructional laboratory. Students must be prepared to meet these commitments to successfully complete the Athletic Training Education Program and to be eligible to sit for the BOC national certification examination.

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RE-SELECTION PROCEDURE

SELECTION OPPORTUNITIES

Students are reminded they have two (2) opportunities to be considered for selection to the Professional phase of the Athletic Training/Sports Medicine Program. If one or more of the following apply, students must follow the steps outlined below in order to be an eligible candidate for selection.

1. Was not selected into the professional phase as one of the fourteen students.
2. Earned a grade of NC in ATR 283.
3. Participated in the selection interview, written test, and/or practical skills test.
4. Remained in ATR 283 beyond the 8th week of class but withdrew their name from consideration.

PROCESS

1. Contact your faculty advisor to discuss selection criteria and plan of action for re-selection. The ATEP faculty suggests the student contact their major advisor prior to the re-selection application deadline to assure the student has ample time to complete the necessary actions to be considered a candidate for re-selection.

2. Enroll in ATR 283

• All students must be enrolled in ATR 283 to be considered as a candidate for selection.  A grade of CR must be earned in ATR 283 for selection eligibility.

3.  Acquire a re-selection application

• A re-selection application must be obtained from the ATEP director.

4.  Complete the re-selection application

• First aid and CPR cards must be valid for the entire semester of the directed observation.
• Immunization records must include Hepatitis B status and results of a TB test current for the entire school year.
• The student's 120-hour practical experience requirement will carry forward from the previous semester.

5.  Submit the re-selection application

• The re-selection application must be completed correctly and submitted to the ATEP before or at the first meeting of the ATR 283 class.
• Applications will not be accepted past the deadline.  Students who have submitted late or improper applications will be administrately dropped from ATR 283 and are not eligible for selection for the current semester.  A selection opportunity will not be counted against the student and the student will need to re-apply in a subsequent semester.

6.  Complete the remaining selection criteria

• Re-selection begins the process of selection a second time.  The scored criteria from the first selection attempt are removed and the process begins new, from zero points.
• The student must receive a CR in ATR 283 for the current semester.

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