ATEP 521. Clinical I: Psychosocial Concepts and Cultural Sensitivity

3.00

This course integrates didactic and clinical education. Classroom emphasis will examine psychosocial components of injury, mental health situations, diverse populations, cultural traditions and norms that athletic trainers may face in professional practice. Basic screening, intervention and counseling techniques, and referral skills will be taught to manage psychosocial and mental health concerns. The clinical education will involve opportunities for application of skills in a supervised clinical environment. Prerequisite: Admission to the athletic training master’s program.