ATP Admission Requirements

Clinical Courses Requirements Check Sheet Step 1

Important Note: Acceptance into Athletic Training program is competitive. Not all students will be admitted into clinical coursework. Acceptance is determined by the Athletic Training Education Program Admission criteria and the availability of clinical spaces. All interested students must attend Mandatory Advising meetings prior to applying to the clinical program. Please contact advising for more information.

Step 1

The following prerequisite courses MUST be completed prior to admission to the program.

PED 200 - Lifetime Fitness & Wellness
EXS 214 - Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries (only accepted from GCU
EXS 214L - Care & Prevention Lab (only accepted from GCU)
PSY 102 - General Psychology
BIO 155 (or BIO 201 and BIO 202) - Anatomy & Physiology
BIO 155L (or BIO 201L and BIO 202L) - Anatomy & Physiology Lab

Students MUST review the following program essentials:
For course descriptions, view the Academic Catalog 
For general academic requirements and regulations, view the GCU Policy Handbook

Are you a transfer student?
Courses MUST be approved by GCU before transfer. Please speak with an academic advisor for more info.

Clinical Courses Requirements Check Sheet Step 2

Step 2

Complete the Admission Form and Letter of interest paper by March 1st, for priority clinical placement. All information must be completed and submitted electronically to ATEPclinicalforms@gcu.edu.

• Admission Form - Complete the form and submit
• Complete at least 30 observation hours with a certified athletic trainer. This can be at any location. You may contact an Athletic Trainer at a local high school or clinic. There may also be opportunity to observe in our athletic training room on campus. Please visit the athletic training facility to request to complete your observation, but be aware that one facility cannot accommodate all students.
• Observation summary - Submit 1 typed page
  Type a summary of your experiences as described in the Observation Summary Form Description.
• Athletic Trainer Observation Verification Letter. Request a letter of verification from your supervising athletic trainer. The Athletic Trainer will send the letter electronically directly to ATEPclinicalforms@gcu.edu . Please ask them to state that you have completed 30 hours under their supervision. Discuss their recommendation of you for our athletic training education program.
• Letter of interest- Submit 1 typed page. Research the Athletic Training profession via the National Athletic Trainer's Association website along with one journal article. Use this information to draft a one page paper describing the duties, roles and responsibilities of an athletic trainer (ATC). Also, answer the following questions: Why do you want to be a Certified Athletic Trainer? What are your goals in this Profession? What is your understanding of the time requirements for course work? What is your understanding of the time requirement for clinical rotations?
•  Entrance Exam- Upon submission of the above information, students will be required to take an entrance exam. The information for the exam will be based on Anatomy & Physiology course material as well as Lifetime Fitness and Wellness the results of the exam will be factored in to the admission criteria.
  

Acceptance Letters

April 1- After review of all applicant materials, an acceptance/declination email letter will be sent to all applicants. Students must respond within one week to reserve their space in the program.

Clinical Courses Requirements: Check Sheet Step 3

Step 3

In order to meet all CAATE accreditation standards and guidelines as well as liability and health precautions, all students must complete the following information by May 1st prior to starting their first clinical course in the fall. All information must be completed and submitted electronically to ATEPclinicalforms@gcu.edu

• Fingerprint Clearance card - submit a scanned copy of the card (front and back)
  A fingerprint clearance card provides a level one background check on all of our applicants. It is required for clinical rotation sites and completed through the Arizona Department of Public Safety. You may stop by the College of Health Sciences front office at GCU or Contact the Office of Field Experience at 602-639-6629 to request a fingerprint clearance card application packet. This process will take 6-8 weeks.
• Professional rescuer CPR certification current through the academic year - submit a scanned copy
  The student must sign up and complete an appropriate Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) course as described on the Board of Certification website www.bocatc.org . Search under the "Candidates" section. Acceptable certifications include but not limited to: * CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer through the American Red Cross *BLS Healthcare Provider through the American Heart Association. A course can be found through an internet search.
• First Aid Certification current through academic year - submit a scanned copy
  The student must sign up and complete a first aid certification course. A course can be found through an internet search of sites such as American Red Cross, American Heart Association, etc.
• Taping Evaluation form - submit a scanned copy of the signed and completed form. This can be completed by any Certified Athletic Trainer.
• Emergency Evaluation form
  Submit a scanned copy of the signed and completed form. This can be completed by any Certified Athletic Trainer.
• Technical standards agreement - Submit a scanned copy of the signed and completed form
  Read and sign the technical standards form provided.
• Health History and Physical Examination - Submit a scanned copy of the signed and completed form.
  This examination will include immunization review of immunization or immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and technical standards review. Must be completed on the form provided.
• Student Liability Insurance - (must be renewed annually, see student liability insurance section).
  Liability insurance is meant to protect the student during clinical rotations. It is not the same as health insurance. There are many places to get Athletic Training Student liability insurance including those listed on the form.
• Athletic Training Student name badge - submit a scanned copy of the name badge
  Complete the form and submit with appropriate cost to the GCU bookstore as listed on the form, once you have received your name badge, scan a copy and submit. This process may take up to 2 weeks.
• Hepatitis B vaccination - submit a scanned copy of the form provided
  You must provide proof of Hepatitis B vaccination or sign a waiver form declining vaccination.
• Athletic Training Student Orientation- plan on attending the Friday prior courses starting in the fall.
  All students must attend Athletic Training Student Orientation including OSHA training.