Athletic Training Education Through a Public Health Lens
Abstract:
“How does athletic training fit into a college of public health?” is a question we have been asked time and again at Temple University. When the Temple University College of Public Health was formed, clinical degree programs moved under this larger umbrella and each discipline had to determine their place. In this lecture, we will guide participants through one model of viewing athletic training through a public health lens. This will include a discussion of how athletic trainers have long been improving population health; however, there are different terms used across the disciplines. We will include ideas on how to incorporate public health concepts, including the “10 Essential Public Health Services” model, into didactic, clinical and service learning opportunities for students. Anecdotally, some programs struggle to authentically incorporate standards surrounding public health into the athletic training curriculum. More authentic public health components will help ATs advocate for patient/population health and safety and describe athletic training didactic and clinical education through a public health lens.
Learning Objectives:
- Compare and contrast terms used in athletic training and public health.
- Apply the "10 Essential Public Health Services" model to athletic training.
- Identify ways to integrate public health concepts to athletic training didactic and clinical education.
Level:
Essential
Domain(s):
Domain 1: Risk Reduction Wellness and Health Literacy
Domain 5: Health Care Administration and Professional Responsibility
CEUs:
0.5 Category A
Track: Program Administration
Format: Lecture
In order to earn your CEUs, you must watch the session video in its entirety and complete the assessment.
Jamie Mansell, PhD, LAT, ATC
Dr. Jamie Mansell is currently Core AT Faculty and the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Academic Affairs in the College of Public Health at Temple University. She has served as the founding Program Director of both the MSAT and DAT programs at Temple. Research efforts include sexual misconduct, cultural competency, and athletic training education.
Elizabeth Neil, PhD, LAT, ATC
Dr. Elizabeth Neil assistant professor of instruction in the Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA and the program direction of the professional masters and post-professional DAT. Dr. Neil completed her PhD in curriculum and instruction with a concentration in athletic training education at Indiana State University in Terre Haute, IN. She additionally completed her post-professional master's in athletic training at ISU. Born and raised in Erie, PA, Dr. Neil stayed local to complete a bachelor of science in athletic training with an exercise science minor at Mercyhurst University.
Dr. Neil currently serves as a per diem athletic trainer for the Philadelphia Union Academy. She has received the Ethos Award for excellence in teaching, scholarship and service at Indiana State University and the Z. Mel Blickenstaff memorial doctoral student scholarship from the National Athletic Trainers' Association. She has spoken and presented research at the state, district and national levels. Her research interests lie in medical documentation and healthcare administration, clinical education, and educational advancements specifically focused on mental health initiatives.