ATE 773 - Athletic Training Clinical Practice III

(2 units)

Direct client/patient care guided by a preceptor who is an athletic trainer or physician through an assigned internship. Students demonstrate and apply knowledge, skills, and abilities for patient care in an industrial and occupational health setting. Emphasis is placed on applying injury prevention strategies, evaluation, documentation, and return‑to‑work principles while collaborating within interdisciplinary healthcare and workplace safety teams.

Maximum units a student may earn: 2

Prerequisite(s): ATE 771 and ATE 772 and good standing in the Master of Science in Athletic Training Program.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Internship/Practicum: 2
Offered: Every Summer

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. provide supervised patient care in an industrial medical setting by applying injury assessment, documentation, and return‑to‑work principles appropriate to occupational populations.
2. integrate clinical reasoning and injury‑prevention strategies to identify work‑related risks, support functional recovery, and promote safe participation in occupational tasks.
3. demonstrate ethical, professional, and inclusive behaviors while collaborating with healthcare and safety personnel in diverse industrial environments.

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