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Clinical Education Experiences
PURPOSE: This policy serves to articulate the Department’s philosophy regarding the
undergraduate athletic training students. The University of North Carolina Wilmington is
an institution with an approved undergraduate athletic training education program
(ATEP). Each Staff Athletic Trainer may choose to serve as an approved clinical
instructor (ACI) to our athletic training students.
POLICY STATEMENT: The UNCW Sports Medicine Staff makes every effort to
promote educational and positive learning opportunities for the undergraduate athletic
training students. Clinical education experiences provide an opportunity for an athletic
training student to integrate knowledge learned in the classroom and apply it to the
clinical setting. To benefit maximally from clinical education, athletic training students
should communicate regularly with their staff supervisor and other members of the sports
medicine team. Regular interaction with the clinicians enhances the ability of the athletic
training student to gain valuable knowledge in the field of athletic training.
The University of North Carolina Wilmington Department of Athletic Training’s
ultimate goal is to provide the best health care and customer service possible to the
student-athletes of UNCW. The UNCW Sports Medicine Staff recognizes that the
athletic training facilities on-campus offers a unique opportunity for athletic training
students to gain clinical experience with Division I athletes. As an ATS, you may be
awarded the privilege of working under an ACI on-campus. As such, you have the
following rights and responsibilities.
Athletic Training Students’ Rights
Confidentiality regarding mid-semester and end-of-semester evaluations.
Be treated in a professional and courteous manner which does not discriminate
because of age, race, disability, handicap, national origin, religious beliefs,
gender, sexual orientation or veteran status.
Express suggestions and concerns in an appropriate manner and at an appropriate
time.
Athletic Training Students’ Responsibilities
Maintain the confidentiality of athletes’ medical records.
Ask questions and seek clarification when appropriate if you do not understand
specific diagnoses, treatments, prognoses or instructions.
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