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ADMISSION SELECTION CRITERIA

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The selection process for the Athletic Training Education Program will occur each spring following an application deadline of the Friday before Spring Recess. The selection process is competitive and based on academic performance, clinical observation and individual personal and professional qualities. Students are expected to apply to the program during the spring semester of their freshman year.

A fall application may be granted to transfer students and to re-applicants when space is available.  The athletic training faculty will determine availability in the program based on the current number of students in the program, the number of available clinical sites, and the current student-to-faculty ratio.  All transfer or re-application students must meet with the Director of Athletic Training to obtain copies of the transfer policy or the re-application policy, and to discuss the specific guidelines for application.             

Acceptance into the Athletic Training Education Program will be based on the following criteria:

** Several criteria for selection have been given a point value to establish an objective means to evaluate your application. The point value is indicated in bold. The remaining criteria are considered minimum criteria.

1. Grade Point Average

Total GPA at Castleton is given a point value using the formula below.  The GPA after spring grades are posted will be used.  The maximum point value for GPA is 100 points(4.0 GPA) and the minimum is 1 point(2.5 GPA).

GPA – 2.49 X 66.66 = POINT VALUE
                       
(Example: 3.2 GPA – 2.49 X 66.66 = 47 points)

The student must complete the following courses with an average GPA of 2.75 or better. In addition, those courses marked with an asterisks (*) must be completed with a B- or better letter grade.

BIO 2011 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I
BIO 2012 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II
AHS 1060 INTRODUCTION TO ATHLETIC TRAINING*
AHS 2160 ANATOMICAL ASPECTS OF SPORTS MEDICINE*
PED 2160 EMERGENCY CARE AND PERSONAL SAFETY*

2. The student should accumulate clinical observation hours under the direct supervision of a Castleton State College Certified Athletic Trainer. Quality hours include a variety of activities such as the observation of athletic training room activities, working on the level I clinical check sheet, and the practice of skills learned in class. In order to meet the minimum criteria, the student must observe at least 50 hours in the CSC Athletic Training Room.

50-60 HOURS=             5 POINTS
60-70 HOURS=             10 POINTS
70-80 HOURS=             15 POINTS
OVER 80 HOURS= 20 POINTS
               

3. The student will have a personal interview with the Castleton State College Certified Athletic Training staff and select upper classmen in the ATEP.  The candidate will be assessed for the following personal qualities considered necessary to excel in the profession of athletic training:
           
Verbal Communication Skills - 1-10
Non-Verbal Communication Skills - 1-10
Appearance - 1-10
Self-Confidence - 1-10
Character - 1-10
Initiative - 1-10
Problem Solving Ability - 1-10
Overall Interview - 1-10
Potential as an ATS - 1-10
                                               
TOTAL POINTS: ____ / 90 POINTS
           

4. The student will successfully complete the Introduction to Athletic Training Competency Check sheet. This checksheet can be completed with a member of the athletic training staff and/or any student currently enrolled in the athletic training education program.

5. Provide two (2) letters of recommendation from faculty, coaches, athletic trainer’s etc. to support your candidacy into the Athletic Training Education Program.
** Letters must be from persons other than Athletic Trainers employed by Castleton State College.

6. The student will provide a letter stating interest in becoming a Certified Athletic Trainer.

7. The Director of Athletic Training Education will write an evaluation letter on academic progress to be placed in his/her personal/adviser folder. This letter will be completed after reception of the student’s spring semester final grades.

8. The student must submit documentation of hepatitis B
vaccination, proof of having begun the vaccination processes or sign a waiver releasing the program of any or all liability.

9. The student must document they are healthy and can meet the
established written technical standards of the program as outlined in the Athletic Training Handbook. A copy of the physical examination used as a condition of acceptance to Castleton State College should be submitted with this application. This can be obtained from the director of the Wellness. The Athletic Training staff can also help you obtain this documentation.

10. The student must complete the blood borne pathogen in-service training by the time of application. The training will be offered in the Introduction to Athletic Training course.  Each student will sign a record indicating completion of this training.  The completed form will be kept on file in the office of the Director of Athletic Training. 

11. Prior to final admissions to the Athletic Training Education Program, all students must successfully complete AHS-2160, “Emergency Care and Personal Safety”, and be an American Red Cross Certified First Responder.

12. The student must complete and submit the Athletic Training Student Responsibilities/First Aid Provider Policy.

13. The application for admission into the program should be
turned into the Director of Athletic Training Education by the Friday before Spring Recess. The entire application should not be turned in until it is complete.
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