First year athletic training students have started Unit 2 in ATC 221 Clinical Skills in Athletic Training. As part of Unit 2, students learn proper lifting and carrying techniques to transport an injured athlete off the field or away from harm. In addition, students gain experience in applying splints of various materials and stabilizing patients with spinal injuries on a … [Read more...] about First Year Athletic Training Students Learn Splinting, Transportation, and Ambulatory Techniques
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Registration is now open for the 2014 Bears Athletic Training Summer Camp. The Bears Athletic Training camp is designed for high school students who are interested in gaining basic athletic training knowledge and skills. Camp participants will have the opportunity to work alongside nationally certified and Missouri licensed athletic trainers, and to meet current MSU athletic … [Read more...] about Registration Now Open for the Bears Athletic Training Summer Camp!
(Written by Kristin Tivener and David Carr) At most Universities, faculty have roles in teaching students, service to the university and profession, as well as scholarship. Scholarship includes the development of research which often includes obtaining grants to fund research. Following research, as a part of the scholarship role, faculty members present their findings in … [Read more...] about Dr. David Carr Receives 2 Grants
(Written in-part by Gary Ward) Ivan Milton retired from Missouri State University in 2009 after 33 years of service, with the distinction of being the longest-tenured athletic trainer MSU has ever had. He was recently recognized for his service in an Award of Appreciation. Details of this Award can be viewed in the Missouri State magazine here … [Read more...] about Ivan Milton Recieves Award of Appreciation
This Missouri State Lady Bears halftime report features an interview with Certified Athletic Trainer, Amy Cruise. Find out here how the MSU athletic training program has personally impacted Amy and her perspective on the strengths of the program for current students. Amy Cruise, MS, ATC is completing her seventh year as an assistant athletic trainer at Missouri State … [Read more...] about MSU Lady Bears Halftime Report with Certified Athletic Trainer, Amy Cruise