SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY

SPRING 2006

Course Name: Athletic Training Practicum II

Course Number: ATTR 621

Hours Credit: 1

Day/Time M, 12:00-12:50

Textbook: Readings

Prerequisite: ATTR 620

Course Instructor: Michelle A. Sandrey Ph.D., ATC

Office: Coliseum, Room 147

Phone: 293-3295 x5220

Office Hours: Monday 1:00 – 2:00, Wednesday 1:00 – 2:00, Thursday 11:00 – 12:00, Friday 10:00 – 11:00, other hours by appointment

Purpose: To broaden exposure to administrative duties.

Course Objectives:

1. To be able to demonstrate and show competency in administrative techniques at the clinical site.
2. To be able to show competency in doing an inventory and budget for your clinical site.
3. To become aware of the budget process at your clinical site as evidenced in your inventory and budget assignment.
4. To be able to incorporate injury prevention at your clinical site by indicating in your monthly injury summaries.
5. To obtain a satisfactory or higher rating from your site supervising clinical instructor
6. To demonstrate improvement professionally as evidenced by your performance evaluation from last semester.

Attendance Policy: Attendance is mandatory (each unexcused absence will result in five points from your final grade). All students should be on time for class. Being tardy after the 2^nd time will result in three points off your final grade each time you are late.

Course Requirements

1. A minimum of 300 clinical hours each semester (30% of your grade)
1. Your site supervisor is required to sign your hour sheet at the end of the semester. This is used to determine your workload each semester.
2. The sheet is due by Monday April 24 by 12:00 noon.
2. Performance evaluation (35% of your grade)
1. At the end of the semester, each student’s performance will be evaluated.
2. Your supervising Certified Athletic Trainer or Athletic Director must complete the evaluation forms.
3. A meeting should be set up between the two of you to discuss this evaluation. If one is not set up, I will go over the evaluation with you.
4. The forms need to be turned in Monday April 24 by 12:00 noon.
3. Monthly injury summaries (15% of your grade)
1. Each month summarize the injuries that occurred sport by sport
2. Notice if there is a pattern of injuries, what can you do to prevent injuries as an ATC, and can these changes be made at your clinical site.
3. Cover page with name, class, injury summary#, and due date. A minimum of one page single-spaced and computer generated for each monthly summary.
4. Each monthly injury summary will be turned in on the due date by 12:00 noon. You will be expected to turn in summaries for January, February, March and April.
4. Turn in an inventory of supplies and an athletic training budget (20% of your grade)
1. Both assignments are computer generated and could be an Excel spreadsheet or a Word table. Use a cover page (name, class, assignment and due date).
2. Assignment #1 Inventory - Do an inventory of all athletic training equipment and supplies at your clinical site. This should be an Excel spreadsheet or a Word table. Use the following categories in the order they appear: expendable supplies (tape – tape, prewrap, heel & lace pads; wraps; braces; first aid supplies - bandages, dressings, antiseptics, gloves; pharmaceuticals; emergency equipment - crutches, splints, spine board; additional - disinfectants kits, coolers or anything not listed above) and permanent supplies (office - desk, file cabinets, chairs; Tx tables; refrigerator/freezers; modalities; and rehabilitation equipment). This is due Monday March 6 by 12:00 noon. (10%)
3. Assignment #2 Athletic Training budget - create a purchase order form for athletic training equipment and supplies for your clinical site (high school, college, university, CS/intramurals) for next school year following the format attached. After you have completed the budget: 1) Describe the protocol for submitting bids and ordering supplies at your clinical site; and 2) Reference the company or companies you used including name, address, phone number, fax number, and e-mail/web address. Budget is due Monday April 24 by 12:00 noon. (10%)

5. Any educational concerns or issues during the semester should be directed to me, as well as your supervising certified athletic trainer if applicable.

Two points will be taken off each monthly injury summary, while three points will be taken off the inventory and budget assignment when they are turned in late. Those points will be taken off after the assignment has been graded.

If you do not turn in an assignment due to an absence, you must notify the instructor either prior to the class that you will be unable to attend or that same day if you are ill. In the event of extenuating circumstances, this syllabus may be altered or changed by the instructor.

West Virginia University is committed to social justice. The instructor of this course concurs with that commitment and expects to maintain a positive learning environment based on open communication, mutual respect, and non-discrimination. Our University does not discriminate on the basis or race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, color, or national origin. Any suggestions as to how to further such a positive and open environment will be appreciated and given serious consideration.

If you are a person with a disability and anticipate needing any type of accommodation in order to participate in this class, please advise me and make appropriate arrangements with Disability Services at 293-6700.

GRADING – 100 total points (minus or plus grades may be given)

100-90 A 69-60 D

89-80 B 59¯ F

79-70 C

DUE DATES

Monthly Injury summaries	Due date
January	February 6 by 12:00 noon
February	March 6 by 12:00 noon
March	April 3 by 12:00 noon
April	April 24 by 12:00 noon
Inventory	March 6 by 12:00 noon
Budget	April 24 by 12:00 noon
Clinical hours	April 24 by 12:00 noon
Performance evaluation	April 24 by 12:00 noon

Meeting Times

January 9 - Introduction and concerns	April 3 - Budget
February 6 - Inventory	April 24 - Budget
March 6 - Record Keeping

Clinical site Year

Categories	Catalogue	Product	Order #	Quantity	Unit Price	Total Price
Expendable
Tape
Tape
Pre-wrap
Heel & lace pads
Wraps
Braces
1^st Aid Supplies
Bandages
Dressings
Antiseptics
Gloves
Pharmaceuticals
Emergency Equipment
Crutches
Splints
Spine Board
Additional
Disinfectants
Kits
Coolers
Permanent
Office
Desk
File cabinets