2013 – 2014 - Barton College

163 Arts and Sciences: Physical Education, Sport Studies, and Gerontology• Be current in first aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer by the end of the springacademic semester.• Provide proof of HBV series of shots or provide a declination form.• Complete a physical (by an M.D., D.O., P.A., or N.P.) within 6 months of application: Thisdetermines if a student meets the Technical Standards of the ATEP. Submit completed Physicaland Immunization Verification Form.• Complete the Technical Standards (must be reviewed and signed by physician/health-careprovider conducting physical).• Proof of OSHA and Acknowledgement of Communicable Disease Policy.• Completed Curriculum & CE Guidelines Policy, and all associated application forms.• Three letters of recommendation — one from an athletic trainer preferred, but notmandatory (letters may be submitted separately).• Provide a writing sample in response to the specific career questions provided.• Be able to provide and meet additional expenses (i.e. clothing, reliable transportation, andexpenses related to travel [gas] to clinical rotations, NATA membership, liability insurance,etc.), as outlined in this Barton College Catalog and Barton College Athletic Training Student Handbook/ATEP Policy and Procedures Manual.• The selection committee will review your application. An interview will be scheduledfor the candidates that have a completed application filed and meet the minimumadmission requirements.• If applicant meets the requirements, and is granted an interview, the interview must bescheduled and completed with the Athletic Education Training Education ProgramSelection Committee.• Students will be notified of selection into the ATEP (in writing), by the start of the firstsemester of the sophomore year, or applicable semester (i.e. as necessitated for possibleacceptance of transfer student).• Students not accepted into the ATEP, will be removed from any ATEP courses that they havebeen previously registered for in the upcoming semester. Matriculation for those studentsaccepted will begin the fall semester of the next academic year and will continue for a minimumof three full academic years; a minimum of six sequential semesters. Candidates that have notbeen accepted to the ATEP can appeal the decision by submission of a formal response to theProgram Director within 30 days of notification. It should be noted however, that the submissionof an appeal does not guarantee or indicate that the candidate will be reconsidered foradmission. Students who are not granted admission may reapply the next admissions period.ATEP Retention Policy• Become familiar and follow all provisions within the Barton College Athletic Training StudentHandbook/ATEP Policy and Procedures Manual.• The Program Director must be notified of any legal action (i.e. Misdeameanor, Felony, or anyBarton College Honor Code violation) taken against an ATEP student. Actions taken againstan ATEP student, and the resulting penalty, will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis and mayresult in an ATEP student being placed on probation or dismissed from the ATEP.