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Submitter's Information

Name

Carmen Dones

Title

Dean, Academic Affairs

Region

Los Angeles

College

West LA College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Carmen Dones

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Fundamentals of Athletic Training and Sports Medicine

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Athletic Training and Sports Medicine (122800)

Projected Start Date

08/29/22

Catalog Description

·      ProgramGoal and Objectives:

The Athletic Training and Sports Medicine program is a 17-units CTE Certificate of Achievement program. The programis the first level of a stackable award program that consists of three certificates: a 17-unit certificate of Achievement, a 30-unit Certificate of Achievement and an associate degree program.

 

·      CatalogDescription:

The Fundamentals of Athletic Training and Sports Medicine certificate of achievement program is part of a CTE stackable certificate that introduces students to the basics in a careers as athletic trainer, physical therapy assistant/aide or physical therapist. These healthcare professionals work side-by-side with other healthcare providers in sports medicine to provide a structured rehabilitation program before, during and after injury on patients that wish to return an active lifestyle. Other aspects of the program will include emergency care,injury prevention, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and the management of medical conditions.

 

Goals and objectives include the following program learning outcomes (PLO) Upon completion of the program,students will be able to:

1.    Describe the evidence-based practice approach for the management of athletic injuries and general medical conditions.

2.    Integrate patient-education and self-management strategies to enhance compliance.

3.    Analyze and apply appropriate patient care that is consistent with the APTA and the NATA Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Practice.

Enrollment Completer Projections
Course Name and # Title Units
Health 011 Principles of Healthful Living (UC/CSU) 3 Units
Health 012 Safety Education & First Aid (UC/CSU) 3 units
Biology 003 – Introduction to Biology (UC/CSU) 4 Units
Anatomy 001 – Introduction to Human Anatomy (UC/CSU) 4 Units
Kinesiology Maj 126 – Fundamentals of Athletic Training (UC/CSU) 3 Units
Major Units   17 units

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal

·      ProgramGoal and Objectives:

The Athletic Training and Sports Medicine program is a 17-units occupational CTE Certificate of Achievement program. The program is the first level of a stackable award program that consists of three certificates: a 17-unit certificate of Achievement, a 30-unit Certificate of Achievement and an associate degree program.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

17

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

·      ProgramGoal and Objectives:

The Athletic Training and Sports Medicine program is a 17-units CTE Certificate of Achievement program. The program is the first level of a stackable award program that consists of three certificates: a 17-unit certificate of Achievement, a 30-unit Certificate of Achievement and an associate degree program.

·      CatalogDescription:

The Fundamentals of Athletic Training and Sports Medicine certificate of achievement program ispart of a CTE stackable certificate that introduces students to the basics in a careers as athletic trainer, physical therapy assistant/aide or physical therapist. These healthcare professionals work side-by-side with other healthcare providers in sports medicine to provide a structured rehabilitation program before, during and after injury on patients that wish to return an active lifestyle. Other aspects of the program will include emergency care,injury prevention, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and the management of medical conditions.

 

Goals and objectives include the following program learning outcomes (PLO) Upon completion of the program,students will be able to:

1.    Describe the evidence-based practice approach for the management of athletic injuries and general medical conditions.

2.    Integrate patient-education and self-management strategies to enhance compliance.

3.    Analyze and apply appropriate patient care thatis consistent with the APTA and the NATA Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Practice.

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
Health 011
Principles of Healthful Living
3

Health 012
Safety Education & First Aid
3

Biology 003
Introduction to Biology
4

Anatomy 001
Introduction to Human Anatomy
4

Kinesiology 126
Fundamentals of Athletic Training
3

Supporting Documents

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Los Angeles Regional Questions

District

Los Angeles Community College District

College

West Los Angeles College

LA Workforce Council Voting Member

Allison Tom-Muira

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Reason for program recommendation request

New Program

Place of program in college's curriculum/similar program
Health Sciences and Kinesiology
List similar programs at other colleges in the Los Angeles Region
Mount San Antonio College: Sports Medicine/Athletic Trainer; Cerritos College: Athletic Trainer Aide
Annual Enrollment projects (non-duplicative)
Year Enrollment Completions 2022 20 18 2023 25 20 2024 30 25 2025 30 28
List of colleges contacted for collegial consultation
Priority Sector

Healthcare

If this is a program modification, please provide a brief description of the changes to the program. A bulleted list of key changes is acceptable.

n/a

Submission Details

Published at

04/30/22 - 08:04 AM

Status

Recommended

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