Athletic Training

Overview

Certification and licensure as an athletic trainer requires, at minimum, a degree in athletic training from an accredited college or university. According to the National Athletic Trainers Association, about 70 percent of working athletic trainers in the United States hold at least a master’s degree.

The Athletic Training program of Pacific University Oregon offers an entry-level master of science degree in athletic training.

As students in the Pacific University Hillsboro Campus, master of science in athletic training (MSAT) students also receive access to an interdisciplinary learning environment that will help them collaborate and excel within the healthcare field professionally.

Currently, the Athletic Training Program is unable to accept international students. The Program is investigating international admissions and we encourage you to check back for further information.

Student Outcomes | Athletic Training

The graduate of this curriculum will be able to:

• Advocate for the health needs of clients, patients, communities, and populations.

• Identify health care delivery strategies that account for health literacy and a variety of social determinants of health.

• Incorporate patient education and self-care programs to engage patients and their families and friends to participate in their care and recovery.

• Communicate effectively and appropriately with clients/patients, family members, coaches, administrators, other health care professionals, consumers, payors, policy makers, and others.

• Use the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) as a framework for delivery of patient care and communication about patient care.

• Practice in collaboration with other health care and wellness professionals.

• Provide athletic training services in a manner that uses evidence to inform practice.

• Use systems of quality assurance and quality improvement to enhance client/patient care.

• Apply contemporary principles and practices of health informatics to the administration and delivery of patient care.

• Practice in a manner that is congruent with the ethical standards of the profession.