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Athletic Training Education Program Admission Requirements

ATEP Healthcare Requirements

Each ATS will pass a general physical examination from a licensed practicing health care provider
(MD, DO, PA, NP) stating they are physically and mentally capable of performing the duties of an
athletic training student. The following information will also be included in the student’s Healthcare Record:

• Background check
  
• High School official transcripts
  
• Physical Form
  
• Childhood Immunization Record (MMR, polio, DPT series)

Verification of the following additional vaccinations:

• Hepatitis B (3 dosages)
  
• Tuberculosis (every 6 months)
  
• Tetanus Boosters
  
• Meningitis (optional)
  
• Influenza (optional)
  
• Varicella (optional)
  

The Healthcare Record is placed in the ATS master file located in the Program Director office.

ATEP Program Criteria

The athletic training major at Carthage College is an undergraduate, entry level program. The program begins its Clinical Instruction Program in the student's second semester of their sophomore year. The student's acceptance into the program is based on the following criteria:

1. Formal admission and acceptance by Carthage College Admissions office
2. Grade Point Average for Carthage College's courses: BIO 260, AT 102, and AT 208
3. Completion of 50 field experience hours
4. A personal interview with the Athletic Training Program Director and admissions committee
5. High school grade point average, ACT scores, and class rank
6. A completed application.

The student must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 to apply to the Athletic Training Education Program. There is no minimum high school GPA, ACT score or class rank. The student is selected based on the comparison of all criterion listed above with other students applying at the same time.

Along with the above requirements, the student must also have the following Technical Standards.

The Athletic Training Education Program at Carthage College is a rigorous and intense program. An objective of this program is to prepare graduates to enter a variety of employment settings and to render care to a wide spectrum of individuals engaged in physical activity. The technical standards set forth by the Athletic Training Education Program establish the essential qualities considered necessary for students admitted to this program to achieve the knowledge, skills, and competencies of an entry-level athletic trainer, as well as meet the expectations of the program's accrediting agency (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs [CAAHEP]). The abilities and expectations listed below must be met by all students admitted to the Athletic Training Education Program. In the event a student is unable to fulfill these technical standards, with or without reasonable accommodation, the student will not be admitted into the program. Compliance with the program's technical standards does not guarantee a student's eligibility for the NATABOC certification examination.

Candidates for admission to the Athletic Training Education Program must demonstrate:

1. The mental capacity to assimilate, analyze, synthesize, and integrate concepts and problem solve to formulate assessment and therapeutic judgments and to be able to distinguish deviations from the norm.
2. A sufficient postural and neuromuscular control, sensory function, and coordination to perform appropriate physical examinations using accepted techniques; and accurately, safely and efficiently use equipment and materials during the assessment and treatment of patients.
3. The ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with patients and colleagues, including different cultural and social backgrounds; this includes but is not limited to the ability to establish rapport with patients and communicate judgments and treatment information effectively. Students must be competent in professional practice.
4. The ability to record the physical examination results and a treatment plan clearly and accurately.
5. The capacity to maintain composure and continue to function well during periods of high stress.
6. The perseverance, diligence, and commitment to complete the athletic training education program as outlined and sequenced.

The application for admission into the program will be provided to the student by the Program Director. The deadline for admission is December 1st of the student's sophomore year. All students applying for admission will be notified in writing of their acceptance into or rejection by the program within three weeks after the admission deadline. If the students are not accepted, they can reapply the following year.

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