Mission
The mission of the Athletic Training Program (AT Program) is to prepare students for the Board of Certification (BOC) Certification Examination and careers in athletic training by providing quality coursework that emphasizes evidence-based practice and patient centered care and offering exposure to a variety of directed clinical education experiences and healthcare professionals.
Vision
The University of Alabama (UA) AT Program will be known as a top AT program in the country for all students who seek exceptional educational opportunities. The UA AT program will be a student-centered program committed to providing supreme learning experiences and superior healthcare that emphasizes the growth of students as athletic trainers and members of society.
Candidates sitting for the BOC Examination must graduate from a CAATE-accredited professional AT program. CAATE-accredited professional AT programs provide the student with the appropriate formal classroom instruction and clinical experience necessary to succeed as an entry-level allied health professional. For a detailed list of AT Programs accredited by CAATE, visit the CAATE website, www.caate.net.
For the 2013-2016 cohort, 51 program graduates sat for the Board of Certification (BOC) Certification Examination for Athletic Trainers. All of these graduates passed the exam on the first attempt, resulting in a 3-year first time BOC pass rate of 100%. Please visit the CAATE website for additional information on national BOC pass rates.
In addition to the expenses common to all UA students, there are other costs which are specific to the AT Professional Program. These expenses are described here with estimates to help with planning. They are subject to change from year-to-year.
ITEM |
COST |
FREQUENCY |
Background Checks |
$40.00 |
annual |
Clinical Clothing |
$100.00 |
annual |
Drug Test |
$50.00 |
annual |
Health Insurance |
variable |
annual |
Immunizations |
$150.00; |
one time; |
NATA Student Membership |
$80.00 |
annual |
Physical Exam |
variable |
annual |
Physical Examination & Intervention Equipment & Supplies |
$200.00 |
over the course of the program |
Professional Liability Insurance |
$50.00 |
annual |
TB Skin Test |
$20.00 |
annual |
Travel Expenses |
variable |
annual |
In 1987, funding for the preliminary development of an AT Program at The University of Alabama was obtained through grants from The University of Alabama, AMI West Alabama Hospital, and DCH Regional Medical Center. Athletic Training is currently recognized as a major leading to the Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training degree within the College of Human Environmental Sciences, Department of Health Science. The National Athletic Trainers’ Association Professional Education Committee approved the AT Program in July 1991 and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs accredited the program in 1996 and 2001. In March 2008, the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) awarded the AT Program continuing accreditation through 2018.
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