ATT 642 Psychosocial Issues in Clinical Practice

This course explores the psychosocial aspects, ethical foundations, and personal values as they relate to healthcare delivery in athletic training practice. Special emphasis is placed on the psychosocial issues during injury or illness recovery and responses to catastrophe. Current practices in the recognition of psychological conditions and referral for counseling or other interventions will be studied. Current issues associated with diversity, stress management, burnout, and ethical challenges in athletic training and the broader healthcare system are discussed.  2 lecture hours per week.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

Admission to the MSAT program and permission of the program director.