Abstract

Often we simply assume that student athletic trainers are prepared. This article discusses a two-session program for student athletic trainers which is conducted several days before both the fall and spring athletic seasons. An orientation session is held for new athletic training students and is designed to inform them about the athletic training program requirements, retention policies, and philosophy, and about the operations of the athletic training room. In addition, an in-service session for all athletic training students is given to provide practice in responding to many emergency and acute injury care situations. Senior students in the athletic training program are the primary instructors in this workshop. Both parts of the program are instrumental in providing a clear understanding of the diverse goals our staff members are trying to accomplish. Verf.-Referat