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The mission of the Cardinal Athletic Training Program is to provide an active learning environment for students to learn, acquire and master the skills required of students in Entry-Level Athletic Training Education Programs.
This program will prepare the athletic training student for an easy transition to a CAATE accredited Athletic Training Education Program at a four year university.
The TVCC Athletic Training Program is the perfect place to get the skills you need. Our goal is to provide you with a practical education in sports medicine.
As an athletic training student, you will gain vital skills in the latest sports medicine techniques, ethics and responsibilities, and communication with other health care providers.
Our staff athletic trainers will help ensure that every student is on the right track and meeting all deadlines and requirements of the program.
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Practical experience for future trainers |
Students, while working directly under a certified trainer, will
 gain
experience working with athletes and other physically
active
individuals in different clinical settings.
Students will document approximately 20 hours per week
working under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer.
On-campus field experiences will allow the student to work
with
highly competitive basketball, football and cheerleading teams. Also, beginning with the fall of 2008, students
will also be working with the college's brand new softball team.
While working with these teams, students will be required to
attend practices, games or competitions, and travel with the teams. Students have the opportunity to become an active part of the team.
Possible off campus field experiences may include local high schools and observations in physical therapy and sports medicine clinics. |
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Competitive transfer options |
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All of our classes are custom designed ATEP programs which meet requirements for university graduation and credentialing as an athletic trainer.
Not only do students in the TVCC Athletic Training program learn to be competitive in university transfer programs, TVCC faculty and staff also assist each student in the admissions process for CAATE accredited ATEP programs at four year universities.
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Classes for today's students |
The following is a list of suggested courses that can be transferred to ATEP programs to meet requirements for university graduation and credentialing as an athletic trainer. However, this list of courses may not meet the requirements for graduation from TVCC. If graduation from TVCC is desired, a complete list of requirements will be supplied.
University Studies
English (1301, 1302)
Math 1314
History (1301, 1302)
Government (2301, 2302)
Speech 1315
Physical science
Humanities/Fine Art
Visual/Performing Art
Psychology 2301
Athletic Training Courses
KINE 2156 Taping & Bandaging
KINE 2356 Care & Prevention
KINE 2375 Intro to Athletic Training
Other Kinesiology Courses:
KINE 1301 Intro to Human Movement
KINE 1306 First Aid & Safety
KINE 1346 Substance Use/Abuse
Other Courses
MDCA 1313 Medical Terminology
BIOL 2401 Human A&P I
BIOL 2402 Human A&P II
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For more information on TVCC Athletic Training, contact Bobbie Greenhaw, Med, ATC, LAT
TVCC Athletics
100 Cardinal Drive
Athens, Texas 75751
903-670-2642
bobbie.greenhaw@tvcc.edu
Links
Interested in being a part of the TVCC Sports Medicine Program?
Go to https://www.tvcc.edu/formsprocessor/forms/athletic_training_application.html.
Professional Associations
Southwest Athletic Trainers’ Association www.swata.com
National Athletic Trainers’ Association www.nata.org
Texas State Athletic Trainers’ Association www.tsata.org
Licensure/Certification
Texas Licensure http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/at/default.shtm
Board of Certification www.bocatc.org
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