Master Preceptor Level One - Module One

Mary Barnum’s tenure as an athletic training educator spans 30 years and has allowed her to collaborate with many excellent researchers and educators. Barnum has 14 years of experience as a clinical education coordinator and 16 years as a program director, serving as a preceptor throughout. Barnum has had the pleasure of teaching and mentoring more than 600 future athletic trainers. She has served as chair of the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Professional Education Committee, as a member of the NATA Executive Council for Education, as well as multimedia, scholarship, and grants committees. She has also served as a contributor, reviewer, and/or section editor for several athletic training journals. Barnum was a significant contributor to the Clinical Education White Paper Series as well as the Master Preceptor Development Program. She is co-creator of the Supervision, Questioning, and Feedback Model for Clinical Supervision and Teaching. The majority of Barnum’s scholarly work centers on providing feedback to assist students in developing the critical thinking skills needed to make sound clinical decisions.

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Master Preceptor Level One - Module One
Master Preceptor Level One - Module Two
Master Preceptor Level Two - Module Five

Chad Clements, PhD, ATC, LAT is the Director of Athletic Training Services at Boston University. He attended SUNY Cortland (BS), East Stroudsburg University (MS) and Seton Hall University (PhD). Chad previously worked as an Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Education in the programs in athletic training at A.T. Still University and prior to that he was the Faculty Director of Clinical Education in Boston University’s College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and a Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of Clinical Education for Boston University’s programs in athletic training. Chad also worked as an athletic trainer at Seton Hall University, head athletic trainer at both Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ and Lasell College in Newton, MA, and was a preceptor for students in the athletic training programs at Seton Hall University, Lasell College, and Boston University.

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Master Preceptor Level One - Module One

M. Susan Guyer, DPE is the  has been invited to speak on the prevention of athletic injuries, concussion, and issues relating to teaching and learning locally, nationally and internationally. She is actively engaged in her professional organizations, having served on state, regional, and national boards. Guyer currently serves on the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) International Committee. She has received the NATA Service Award, the NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, and the Gail Weldon Award of Excellence for her service. Guyer also has been recognized by the College with the R. William Cheney Award in recognition of her devotion to the Springfield College community and her commitment to the Humanics philosophy. In addition, she received the Springfield College Teaching Excellence Award and was chosen as the Distinguished Springfield Professor of Humanics.  

Education:

• Doctor of Physical Education (emphasis in Teaching and Administration), Springfield College, Springfield, Mass., 2003
• Master of Science (emphasis in Athletic Training), Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Va., 1990
• Bachelor of Science (specialization in Athletic Training), Dual Minor in Sports Science/Fitness and Coaching, Castleton State College, Castleton, Vt., 1988

Series Content Where I am Featured:
Master Preceptor Level One - Module One