Master of Science in Athletic Training Application Information

Students seeking admission to the program will apply using the ATCAS system. Students will pay $85 for a single application and $50 for subsequent applications to programs. Applicants must provide official transcripts and vaccine records. Accepted students must provide a background check and apply to UTPB Graduate Studies through Apply Texas. (Instructions will be provided in your acceptance letter.) 

Students who earn a GPA of 2.75 or greater may be considered for conditional acceptance based on their application. Additional factors for consideration will include GPA in the last 60 hours of upper-level coursework as well as GPA in science and health care-based courses. Students admitted on conditional admission must meet the retention and progression requirements of the program.

The conditional admission requirements for the program are set in conjunction with CAATE 2020 Professional Standard 54. Students must earn a grade of B or better, with a GPA of 2.75, in the following courses, in addition to completing 100 hours of observation with a certified athletic trainer and meeting the program's technical standards (CAATE 2020 Professional Standard 23).

Biology (with Lab)

Anatomy (with lab)*

Physiology (with Lab)*

Chemistry (with Lab)

Physics (with Lab)

Medical Terminology

Statistics

Psychology (upper level)**

*Anatomy and Physiology I and Anatomy and Physiology II may replace separate Anatomy and Physiology courses

**courses may include injury or exercise psychology, developmental psychology, etc

Students applying for admission to the UT Permian Basin Athletic Training Program must be immunized and provide information reflecting immunization against the following:

• Flu Vaccine (annually)
• Bacterial Meningitis (Effective January 1, 2012, if you are under 30 years of age, are a new student or if you were not enrolled at UTPB during the fall of 2011, you will be required to show evidence that you have received the bacterial meningitis vaccination or that you are eligible for an exemption prior to enrolling.)
• Hepatitis B Vaccine (with dates of each injection, proof of positive antibody titer OR declination of vaccine completed. Three (3) HBV injections are needed.)
• Varicella (Chicken Pox) (Proof of immunity by documented history of chickenpox, OR proof of Varicella immunization dates OR positive antibody titer)
• Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (TDAP) within the past 10 years. The CDC now recommends TDAP for anyone 18 years and older.
• Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) (Proof of 2 MMR vaccines if born after January 1957)
• Tuberculosis Skin Test Required (a TB test OR approved blood assay (within the past 90 days), OR, IF a prior positive reactor to the skin test, a negative chest x-ray within 6 months and free of productive cough, night sweats, or unexplained loss of weight AND annual TB testing.)

All students applying to the Master of Athletic Training program at UT Permian Basin are required to submit a criminal background check prior to enrolling in athletic training-related coursework. Applicants are encouraged to initiate the process as soon as possible. For compliance purposes, a copy of the response that you receive from the Texas Department of Public Safety must be submitted with your Athletic Training Application. Students who do not receive a clear background check from the Texas Department of Public Safety will not be permitted to enroll in athletic training courses or be admitted to the program.

Information on obtaining a criminal background check from the Texas Department of Public Safety can be found at https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records/fingerprinting-services. In addition to obtaining a criminal background check for admittance to the MAT program, some clinical sites may require additional background checks in accordance with their policies and procedures. Please check with your clinical site for any additional requirements upon your assignment.

The Athletic Training Program is a rigorous and intense program that places specific requirements and demands on the students enrolled in the program. An objective of this program is to prepare graduates to enter a variety of employment settings and to render care to a wide

spectrum of individuals engaged in physical activity. The technical standards set forth by the Athletic Training Program establish the essential qualities considered necessary for students admitted to this program to achieve the knowledge, skills, and competencies of an entry-level athletic trainer.

The following abilities and expectations must be met by all students admitted to the Athletic Training Program. In the event a student is unable to fulfill these technical standards, with or without reasonable accommodation, the student will not be admitted into the program.

Candidates for selection to the Athletic Training Program must demonstrate:

1. The mental capacity to assimilate, analyze, synthesize, integrate concepts, problem solve to formulate assessment and therapeutic judgments, and be able to distinguish deviations from the norm.
2. Sufficient postural and neuromuscular control, sensory function, and coordination to perform appropriate physical examinations using accepted techniques; and accurately, safely, and efficiently use equipment and materials during the assessment and treatment of patients.
3. The ability to communicate, with or without accommodation, effectively and sensitively with patients and colleagues, including individuals from different cultural and social backgrounds. Students must be able to understand and speak the English language at a level consistent with competent professional practice.
4. The ability to record the physical examination results and a treatment plan that is clear and accurate.
5. The capacity to maintain composure and continue to function well during periods of high stress and changing situations and uncertainty in clinical situations.
6. The perseverance, diligence, and commitment to complete the athletic training program as outlined and sequenced.
7. Affective skills and appropriate demeanor and rapport that relate to professional education and quality patient care.
8. Maintain a 3.0 GPA.

Candidates for selection to the athletic training program will be required to verify they understand and meet these technical standards. The Student Success Center will evaluate a student who states he/she could meet the program's technical standards with accommodation and confirm that the stated condition qualifies as a disability under applicable laws. Additional testing may be required at the student’s expense.