NATA Student Section

NATA Accredited Post-Professional
Athletic Training Education Programs

ARIZONA
Contact Information	Points of Distinctiveness	Accreditation Status	Accreditation Review Timeline
A.T. Still University John T. Parsons, PhD, AT/L Post-Professional Athletic Training Program Department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Arizona School of Health Sciences 5850 E. Still Circle Mesa City, AZ 85206 Phone: (480) 219-6031 Fax: (480) 219-6100 jparsons@atsu.edu Athletic Training Program	Advanced knowledge and clinical practice skills in physical examination and diagnosis, orthopaedic rehabilitation, and pediatric athletic training The provision of patient-centered whole person healthcare services emphasizing evidence-based clinical practice, clinical outcomes assessment , and healthcare informatics Professionalism as a healthcare provider with knowledge of key healthcare dynamics in the United States and advanced knowledge and skills in athletic training leadership, administration, and management	Continuing Accreditation	Spring 2014
CALIFORNIA
Contact Information	Points of Distinctiveness	Accreditation Status	Accreditation Review Timeline
San Jose State University Al T. Douex, Jr., MS, ATC Interim Program Director Post-Professional Athletic Training Program Department of Kinesiology One Washington Square San Jose, CA 95192 Phone: (408) 924-3040 Fax: (408) 924-3053 adouex@kin.sjsu.edu Athletic Training Program	Advanced instruction in Evidence Based Clinical Practice in the areas of orthopedic assessment, therapeutic modalities and rehabilitation for diverse athletic training settings Emphasis on Leadership and Administrative roles related to athletic trainers as a part of a larger health care system Development of sound Clinical and Educational research skills dedicated to the mission of advancement of the field of athletic training Exposure to a considerable balance of the Physical and Social Sciences as they pertain to clinical practice in athletic training	Continuing Accreditation	Fall 2010
HAWAII
Contact Information	Points of Distinctiveness	Accreditation Status	Accreditation Review Timeline
University of Hawaii at Manoa Iris F. Kimura, PhD, ATC, PT Post-Professional Athletic Training Program Department of Kinesiology of Leisure Science 1337 Lower Campus Road, PE/A 231 Honolulu, HI 96822 Phone: 808-956-3797 Fax: 808-956-7976 ikimura@hawaii.edu Athletic Training Program	Development of scholarly practitioners in the area of exercise physiology as it applies to athletic training clinical practice. Preparation of practitioners with a solid foundation in anatomic principles as it applies to athletic training clinical practice. Preparation for careers in athletic training academia	Initial Accreditation	Fall 2009
ILLINOIS
Contact Information	Points of Distinctiveness	Accreditation Status	Accreditation Review Timeline
Illinois State University Kevin Laudner, PhD, ATC Post-Professional Athletic Training Program School of Kinesiology and Recreation Campus Box 5120 Normal, IL 61790 Phone: 309-438-5197 Fax: 309-438-5559 klaudne@ilstu.edu Athletic Training Program	Manual therapy in the areas of advanced joint mobilizations, Graston technique, muscle energy techniques, myofascial release, and trigger point therapy Biomechanical principles and skills as each relates to the prevention, evaluation, and treatment of various orthopedic pathologies	Initial Accreditation	Spring 2014
INDIANA
Contact Information	Points of Distinctiveness	Accreditation Status	Accreditation Review Timeline
Indiana State University Timothy J. Demchak, PhD, ATC Post-Professional Athletic Training Program Athletic Training Department 401 N. 4th Street, Arena C-10 Terre Haute, IN 47809 Phone: (812) 237-8496 Fax: (812) 237-4368 tdemchak@indstate.edu Athletic Training Program	Therapeutic Modalities Education in Athletic Training Electrically Induced Muscle Cramp Hydration of athletes Heat illness	Continuing Accreditation	Fall 2009
Indiana University John W. Schrader, PhD, ATC Post-Professional Athletic Training Program Dept. of Kinesiology Bloomington, IN 47405 Phone: (812) 855-4509 Fax: (812) 855-1810 schrade@indiana.edu Athletic Training Program	Management of soft tissue injuries through manual skills Research in the area of lower extremity problems	Continuing Accreditation	2011-2012
KENTUCKY
Contact Information	Points of Distinctiveness	Accreditation Status	Accreditation Review Timeline
University of Kentucky Carl Mattacola, PhD, ATC, FNATA Post-Professional Athletic Training Program Division of Athletic Training College of Health Sciences Wethington Building, Room 210E 900 South Limestone Lexington, KY 40536-0200 Phone: (859) 323-1100 Ext 80860 Fax: (859) 323-6003 carlmat@uky.edu Athletic Training Program	Advanced instruction and experiences in neuromuscular anatomy, pathology, and mechanics with an emphasis on evidence-based practice in the evaluation and rehabilitation of the physically active Advanced instruction and experiences in scientific inquiry with a focus on evidence-based practice	Initial Accreditation	Spring 2013
MICHIGAN
Contact Information	Points of Distinctiveness	Accreditation Status	Accreditation Review Timeline
Michigan State University John W. Powell, PhD, ATC, FAAKPE Post-Professional Athletic Training Program Kinesiology and Sports Medicine 105 IM Sports Circle Building East Lansing, MI 48824-1049 Phone: (517) 432-5018 Fax: (517) 353-2944 Powellj4@ath.msu.edu Athletic Training Program	Application of Manual Evaluation and Management Techniques in Athletic Training Professional Preparation of Athletic Training Educators Interdisciplinary Research Experiences	Continuing Accreditation	Spring 2014
Western Michigan University Michael G. Miller, EdD, ATC, CSCS Post-Professional Athletic Training Program Department of HPER Student Recreation Center 1903 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo, MI 49008 Phone: (269) 387-2728 Fax: (269) 387-2704 michael.g.miller@wmich.edu Athletic Training Program	Coursework within the athletic training major emphasizes human performance and conditioning, with emphasis in aquatic therapy and strength and conditioning Participate in a two year clinical placement that enhances skills and techniques, increase confidence and leadership, promote autonomy and refine communication skills with athletes, coaches, administrators and peers. Have opportunities to volunteer with community sporting events, including several professional affiliations, to enhance clinical experiences and network other allied-health medical professionals	Continuing Accreditation	Spring 2014
NORTH CAROLINA
Contact Information	Points of Distinctiveness	Accreditation Status	Accreditation Review Timeline
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill William E. Prentice, PhD, ATC, PT, FNATA Post-Professional Athletic Training Program Dept. of Exercise and Sport Science 214 Fetzer Gym Chapel Hill, NC 27599 Phone: (919) 962-5174 Fax: (919) 962-0489 prentice@email.unc.edu Athletic Training Program	Provide a challenging and demanding educational & clinical experience allowing students to enhance their clinical skills in musculoskeletal assessment, manual therapy, and functional progressive rehabilitation. Provide a rigorous research experience oriented toward prevention of musculoskeletal injury and management of sport-related concussion. Provide a teaching experience that allows the students to develop their skills as an educator in both the clinical setting and the classroom setting.	Continuing Accreditation	Fall 2013
OHIO
Contact Information	Points of Distinctiveness	Accreditation Status	Accreditation Review Timeline
Ohio University Chad Starkey, PhD, ATC, LAT, FNATA Post-Professional Athletic Training Program School of Recreation and Sport Sciences E170 Grover Center Athens, OH 45701 Fax: (740) 593-0284 Phone: (740)593-1217 starkeyc@ohio.edu Athletic Training Program	Rural health care Evidence based practice Sports injury epidemiology Musculoskeletal injury and neuromuscular function Athletic training education issues Advancement of the athletic training profession	Initial Accreditation	Spring 2013
OREGON
University of Oregon Susan Verscheure, PhD, ATC Post-Professional Athletic Training Program Department of Human Physiology 131 Esslinger Hall 1240 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403 Phone: (541) 346-1040 Fax: (541) 346-2841 susankv@uoregon.edu Athletic Training Program	Leadership Active-Learning and Student-Centered Teaching Advanced Clinical Skills	Continuing Accreditation	Fall 2010
PENNSYLVANIA
California University of Pennsylvania Thomas F. West, PhD, ATC Post-Professional Athletic Training Program Department of Health Science 250 University Avenue California, PA 15419 Phone: (724) 938-5933 Fax: (724) 938-4342 west_t@calu.edu Athletic Training Program	Performance enhancement Conducting and applying athletic training research Leadership and professional development Cadaver anatomy	Continuing Accreditation	2011-2012
Temple University Ryan Tierney, PhD, ATC Post-Professional Athletic Training Program 018 Pearson Hall Philadelphia, PA 19122 Phone: (215) 204-4001 Fax: (215) 204-4414 rtierney@temple.edu Athletic Training Program	Brain injury prevention Evidence-based medicine Neuropsychological influences on motor control system	Continuing Accreditation	Spring 2014
VIRGINIA
Old Dominion University Bonnie Van Lunen, PhD, ATC Post-Professional Athletic Training Program Department of Human Movement Sciences 2003B Student Recreation Center Norfolk, VA 23529 Phone: (757) 683-3516 Fax: (757) 683-4270 bvanlune@odu.edu Athletic Training Program	Preparation of the Entry Level Educator Lower Extremity Injury Management Strategies Application of evidence-based concepts within clinical practice	Continuing Accreditation	Spring 2015
University of Virginia Jay Hertel, PhD, ATC, FACSM, FNATA Post-Professional Athletic Training Program PO Box 400407 210 Emmet Street, South Charlottesville, VA 22904 Phone: (434) 243-8673 Fax: (434) 924-1389 jhertel@virginia.edu Athletic Training Program	Therapeutic interventions Neuromuscular aspects of injury and exercise Evidence-based practice Clinical research	Continuing Accreditation	Fall 2013

NATA Accredited Post-Professional Athletic Training Education Programs

NATA Accredited Post-Professional
Athletic Training Education Programs