Graduate Certificate in Critical Incident Management and Primary Care in Athletic Training at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

Specialize in providing emergent care, prevent sudden death and manage general medical conditions with the Critical Incident Management and Primary Care in Athletic Training Certificate. Take your certified athletic training credential to the next level with critical care specialization. At South Carolina, home to the only certificate program focused on critical incident management for athletic training, you'll learn the latest practices and skills in emergency and primary care that support optimal patient outcomes.

Faculty: Arnold School of Public Health | Department: Exercise Science | Duration: 18 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Gain the most current traumatic injury care and primary care management skills for high-pressure situations such as sports, public events or policy development. Stay at the forefront of athletic training education while gaining a competitive edge in athletic and clinical environments.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Athletic Trainer, Athletic Training Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Mass Event Medical Coordinator, Incident Manager, Injury Prevention Advisor.

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Entry requirements

Admissions (University of South Carolina Academic Bulletin): Applicants for admission to the Certificate of Graduate Study in Critical Incident Management and Primary Care in Athletic Training program must meet the following requirements prior to matriculation. Applicants are required to meet all University of South Carolina Graduate School general admission requirements. Candidates are required to demonstrate proficiency in English when applying. Candidates must have achieved a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) for all degrees earned. Candidates accepted for admission to the program will have earned a bachelor’s or higher degree in athletic training prior to enrollment from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants to the certificate program must demonstrate Board of Certification (BOC) certification as an athletic trainer prior to matriculating. Candidates are expected to be computer literate and experienced in word processing. All...

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 18 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://www.sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/applications/index.php

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