Overview

• The Mars Hill University Athletic Training Education Program is 3 year program that begins in the  sophomore year. Application and admission to the program is required during the freshman year. Requirements include completion of the freshman year (a minimum of 24 credit hours), a 2.5 GPA, completion of 60 hours of observation during the freshman year, and completion of an application process with an interview.
• The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Athletic Training Education (CAATE) www.caate.net - As of 12/15/15, the MHU ATEP has been placed on Probation Status by the CAATE. This status is currently be addressed and does not remove our Accreditation Status.
• Upon enrollment in the final semester towards completion of the Athletic Training Degree, the student is eligible to apply to sit for the Board of Certification Exam.

Athletic Training Education Program Policies and Procedures Manual

Coursework and Clinical Rotations

Major courses and clinical assignments begin at the start of the sophomore year. Throughout their education students complete a upper extremity intensive, low extremity intensive, equipment intensive, male sport, and female sport rotation. Additional Affiliate Rotations are also assigned throughout the curriculum to supplement learning experiences

1. Major onsite clinical rotation where they will attend all games and practices for the entire season
2. Secondary onsite clinical rotation where they will complete approximately half of a season.
3. Surgical Observations
   
   • Mission Hospitals
4. Affiliate Rotations
   
   • MHU Infirmary
   • Pharmacy
   • Alta Ridge Foot Specialists
   • Blue Ridge Bone and Joint Physical Therapy
   • High School Rotation
     
     

   3 Year BOC Data	2012-2015
   # Graduates	18
   #  Graduates Who Took BOC Exam	16
   # Passed BOC Exam First Attempt	11
   % Passing BOC Exam First Attempt	69%
   # Passed BOC Exam Overall	15
   % Passing BOC Exam Overall	94%