University of Southern Maine

Exercise, Health, and Sport Sciences: Athletic Training

Admission Requirements

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Health Requirements | Athletic Training Lab | Athletic Training Clinical Experience

Athletic training accreditation guidelines dictate that only a limited number of students can matriculate into the athletic training education program (ATEP) at any one time.  Please see the curriculum director of the CAATE accredited athletic training education program for additional information.

The following criteria must be met in order for an anthletic training student to begin the clinical rotation component of the ATEP. 

Thus, prior to SPM 210 Athletic Training Principles I, a student must:

1. Complete SPM 100 with a minimum grade of C-.
2. Complete CON 216 with a minimum grade of C-.
3. Maintain a minimum cummulative GPA of 2.50.
4. Meet the published "Technical Standards" for the athletic training education program.
5. Complete a formal interiew with the ATEP director and the clinical instructors of athletic training.
6. Present proof of current American Red Cross Emergency Response certification, or its equivalent.
7. Present proof of current American Red Cross Emergency Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer certification, or its equivalent.
8. Present documentation of receiving the first two or three required Hepatitis B immunization injections. Documentation should include copies of the laboratory reports that the student received the injections. If the student chooses not to be Hepatitits B immunized, he or she must read, complete, and sign the form entitled "Hepatitis B Vaccine Declination Assumption of Risk and Release."
9. Present a current (within one year) health history and physical examination performed by a health care worker approved to perform such services (e.g., licensed physican, nurse prationer). Documentation should include written verification that the student passed a physical examination.
10. Present proof of health insurance coverage equal to or better than the USM Student Health Insurance Plan (basic). Documentation should incude a copy of a current health insurance card with the name of an insurance carrier, policy number, etc.

Last updated - 7/24/08