Bachelor of Applied Health

Sciences ATHLETIC THERAPY

Athletic Therapy Info Session What is an AT?

What is an Athletic Therapist?

The scope of practice of a

Certified Athletic Therapist

includes the assessment,

prevention, immediate care, and

reconditioning of musculoskeletal injuries.

Field assessment and care Clinical assessment and

rehabilitation

On Field Medical Care

Injury assessment Basic emergency life

support Recognition and

management of acute traumatic neurological dysfunction

Provision of first aid Preparation for entrance

into appropriate health care delivery systems

Utilization of techniques facilitating a safe return to participation (where appropriate)

Clinical Assessment & Rehabilitation Assess injuries and conditions

Utilizes rehabilitative techniques Therapeutic modality application

such as Ultrasound, TENS, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation & Interferential Current

Soft tissue mobilization Physical reconditioning Supportive strapping procedures Promote an environment

conducive to optimal healing Prepare the individual for safe

reintegration into an active lifestyle

Athletic Therapy Governing Bodies

Ontario Athletic Ontario Athletic

Therapist AssociationTherapist Association Founded 1974Founded 1974 Annual Dues – Annual Dues –

Certification CandidateCertification Candidate

~approx. $95~approx. $95

Canadian Athletic Canadian Athletic Therapists AssociationTherapists AssociationFounded 1965Founded 1965Annual Dues – Annual Dues –

CertificationCertification Candidate Candidate ~ approx $200~ approx $200

Athletic Therapy at Sheridan

Leaders in Sports Injury education for 40 yearsFirst Athletic Therapy program in CanadaCurrently graduate more Athletic Therapists than any other program in CanadaFirst degree in Athletic Therapy in CanadaHigh certification success rate

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma plus:

English, Grade 12 (ENG4U) Biology, Grade 12 (U) Plus one of:

Physics, Grade 12 (U) or Chemistry, Grade 12 (U) or Math, Grade 12 (U)

Three additional Grade 12 credits at the U or M level. Minimum 65% average in each course

OR

Two semesters of postsecondary education including required courses with a minimum 65% in each course.

Applicant Selection

Academic Performance

100 hours working with a Certified Athletic

Therapist or Sports Physiotherapist (SPD)

Attendance at today’s Information Session

Direct Entry and Advanced Standing

Do you have a University degree? (B Kin, BHK, BPE, BSc)

Consideration for advanced standing into 2nd year is made with completion of the following: Completion of the first year curriculum learning

objectives via completed B Kin, BHK, BPE or BSc degree courses

Minimum grade of 65% in each course that covers the learning objectives of the Sheridan courses

Completion of supplementary package requirements

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Extensive Field Placement Experience

Six consecutive semesters of field placement Four semesters of Sports Injury Clinic placement One summer internship Over 1200 hours of placement in total

Placement ExamplesColleges, Universities, High Schools

Private clinicsOHL, AHL, Amateur hockey

Toronto Blue JaysNational Ballet of Canada

Canada BasketballHamilton Ti-Cats

Toronto Argonauts

Scholarships and Awards

Over 20 program-specific scholarships

Sheridan scholarships and bursaries

Sample Program Scholarships

Toronto Blue Jays

Hamilton Ticats

National Ballet of Canada

Dr. Tom Fried Memorial Award

Basketball Canada

Anne Hartley Award of Excellence

Dunbar Medical

Dr. Ron Taylor Award

CATA Leadership Award

Approximately $9080.00 this year

Kit fees vary depending on year of enrollment.

Tuition

Have a desire to help people Enjoy challenges Like to explore Science and Sports Medicine Like to solve puzzles and can think outside of the box Enjoy meeting new people Enjoy traveling to new and different places

Who Should Choose Athletic Therapy?

For More Information…

http://www.athletictherapy.org

http://www.ontarioathletictherapists.org

http://www.sheridancollege.ca/academics/programs-and-courses/athletic-therapy.aspx