Courses

• SAR AT 205: Athletic Training (AT) Practicum I
  Initial exposure to the role and skills of an athletic trainer. Includes certification in Emergency Cardiac Care. 1 credit
• SAR AT 304: Athletic Training Practicum II
  Clinical athletic training experience under the supervision and guidance of a program-approved health care provider in an approved setting. Course meets periodically for formal competency development. Includes skill development in first aid and taping and wrapping techniques. Minimum of 64 hours of clinical experience required. 2 credits
• SAR AT 305: Athletic Training Practicum III
  Clinical athletic training experience under the supervision and guidance of a program-approved health care provider in an approved setting. Course meets periodically for formal competency development and contains content necessary for successful completion of SAR AT 356 which is taken concurrently. Specific content includes goniometry and muscle assessment. Minimum of 64 hours of clinical experience required. 2 credits
• SAR AT 355: Prevention of Injuries and Illnesses
  Emphasizing prevention of injury, this course includes content on the history of athletic training, the role of the athletic trainer as a health care professional, the health care team, environmental stress issues, pre-participation screening, protective equipment fitting, nutritional aspects for the physically active and strength and conditioning principles and techniques. Medical terminology is also emphasized throughout this course. 4 credits
• SAR AT 356: Examination and Diagnosis of Orthopedic Injuries
  Evaluation of orthopedic injuries; also includes immediate management of sports-related conditions. Lecture and lab. 4 credits
• SAR AT 404: Clinical Athletic Training I
  Continued athletic training experience under the supervision and guidance of a program-approved healthcare provider in an approved setting. Course meets periodically for formal competency development. Specific content includes advanced taping skills and situational orthopedic assessments. Minimum of 156 hours of clinical experience required (average of 12 hours per week). 4 credits
• SAR AT 405: Clinical Athletic Training II
  Continued athletic training experience under the supervision and guidance of a program-approved healthcare provider in an approved setting. Course meets periodically for formal competency development. Specific content includes situational orthopedic assessment and continued development of taping, bracing, and casting skills. Minimum of 156 hours of clinical experience required (average of 12 hours per week). 4 credits
• SAR AT 430: Orthopedic Rehabilitation
  Analysis and application of the various therapeutic approaches to orthopedic rehabilitation of all ages and types of athletes. Lecture and laboratory. 4 credits
• SAR AT 431: Clinical Reasoning in Rehabilitation
  This course emphasizes safe and effective application of strength and conditioning principles for the athletic trainer. Students will design and implement programs for healthy and rehabilitating athletes, including baseline assessments, program progression and modifications relating to individual functional limitations. 1 credit
• SAR AT 432: Organization and Administration of Athletic Training
  An overview of administrative concepts and organization of an athletic training program and facility in a variety of settings, including university, secondary school, community, and private clinic. A problem-solving approach to facility design, fiscal management, and legal issues is used. 2 credits
• SAR AT 504: Clinical Athletic Training III
  This course provides athletic training experience under the supervision of a program-approved healthcare provider. The course meets periodically throughout the semester for formal competency development. Specific content includes advanced situational assessments, development of career enhancement skills, health care for all age groups and special populations. Minimum of 156 hours of clinical experience required (average of 12 hours per week). 4 credits
• SAR AT 505: Clinical Athletic Training IV
  Continued athletic training experience under the supervision and guidance of a program-approved healthcare provider in an approved setting. Course meets periodically for formal competency development. Minimum of 156 hours of clinical experience required (average of 12 hours per week). 4 credits
• SAR AT 506: Research Practicum
  This course is designed to expand the student's ability to use research literature to guide clinical decision making and practice. A presentation is required. 2 credits
• SAR HP 150: Freshman Year Experience
  This course is designed to provide an orientation to freshmen about the college experience. Expectations, guidelines and resources will be made available to aid freshmen in making informed decisions about the quality of their education while clarifying and enhancing the students' experiences with the Boston University community. Interaction with faculty advisors and peer mentors is provided.
• SAR HP 151: Introduction to the Health and Rehabilitation Professions
  Survey of the roles and functions of the health and rehabilitation disciplines, including athletic training, exercise science, communication disorders, human physiology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and rehabilitation counseling. Examination of the relationships within interdisciplinary teams and between health care providers and consumers. Introduction to the health care system; its place and impact on society. Sargent students only.
• SAR HP 200: Peer Educator I
  The course is open to any student who is interested in learning more about supporting health and wellness. An introduction to health promotion programs and presentation skills will be covered as well as information about how to engage with campus or community groups in activities that encourage positive behaviors. Additionally, this course is a pre-requisite (along with HP201, Peer Educator II) for those who wish to participate in the health ambassador program sponsored by BU Student Health Services
• SAR HP 252: Health and Disability Across the Lifespan
  Overview of healthy development across the lifespan followed by an examination of common conditions that typically begin in certain stages. Each condition will be examined for its individual, group and systemic impacts.
• SAR HP 345: Introduction to Sports Medicine
  Intended for students interested in sports, coaching, medicine and exercise, this course provides an introduction to prevention of injury and illness, basic exercise principles and first aid for an active population. 2 credits
• SAR HP 353: Organization and Delivery of Health Care in the U.S.
  Overview of the history and evolution of the U.S. health care system; analysis of current structure and its influences on the provision of services.
• SAR HP 412: Abnormal Behavior in Rehabilitation
  Survey of theory, research, and therapeutic interventions related to the rehabilitation of persons with psychiatric disabilities. Presents an overview of maladaptive problems in living from personal, biological, social, and environmental perspectives. Emphasizes issues of special relevance to health and rehabilitation professionals. 4 credits, 1st semester

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