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Evaluation of athletic training students' clinical proficiencies
Stacy E Walker1, Thomas G Weidner, Kirk J Armstrong
1Ball State University, School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Science, Muncie, IN 47306, USA. sewalker@bsu.edu
Journal of Athletic Training
|August 1, 2008
Summary
Simulations are the most common method for evaluating athletic training students
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Athletic Training Education
Background:
- Evaluating clinical proficiencies is crucial for ensuring entry-level competence in athletic training.
- Current methods for assessing these proficiencies in educational programs require investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the prevalent methods used by athletic training education programs to evaluate student clinical proficiency.
- To identify barriers and opportunities related to real-time clinical proficiency evaluations.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey design was employed, targeting program directors of accredited athletic training education programs nationwide.
- Data were collected using a 14-item survey assessing evaluation methods, barriers, content areas, and clinical settings.
- Analyses of variance and independent t tests were used to analyze the data.
Main Results:
- Simulations were the most frequently used method for clinical proficiency evaluation (95.0%).
- The college or high school athletic training room offered more opportunities for real-time evaluations.
- Inadequate injury volume and assessment timing were identified as barriers to real-time evaluations.
Conclusions:
- No single barrier exclusively impedes real-time clinical proficiency evaluation.
- Standardized patients or disciplined simulation approaches are recommended for evaluating athletic training students' entry-level competence.
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