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Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences - Athletic Therapy Info Session

Learn about the scope of practice, field assessment and care, clinical assessment and rehabilitation, and on-field medical care in the field of Athletic Therapy. Find out about admission requirements, direct entry and advanced standing options, extensive field placement experience, scholarships and awards, and more.

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Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences - Athletic Therapy Info Session

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  1. Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences ATHLETIC THERAPY

  2. Athletic Therapy Info Session • What is an AT?

  3. 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

  4. 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)

  5. 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

  6. Athletic Therapy Governing Bodies Ontario Athletic Therapist Association • Founded 1974 • Annual Dues – Certification Candidate ~approx. $107 • Canadian Athletic • Therapists Association • Founded 1965 • Annual Dues – CertificationCandidate • ~ approx $214

  7. Athletic Therapy at Sheridan • Leaders in Sports Injury education for 40 years • First Athletic Therapy program in Canada • Currently graduate more Athletic Therapists than any other program in Canada • First degree in Athletic Therapy in Canada

  8. 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.

  9. Applicant Selection • Academic Performance • 100 hours working with a Certified Athletic Therapist or Sports Physiotherapist (SPD) • Attendance at the Information Session

  10. 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 requirements

  11. 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 Examples Colleges, Universities, High Schools Private clinics OHL, AHL, Amateur hockey Toronto Blue Jays National Ballet of Canada Canada Basketball Hamilton Ti-Cats Toronto Argonauts

  12. 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

  13. Tuition Approximately $9,350.04 Kit fees vary depending on year of enrollment.

  14. Who Should Choose Athletic Therapy? • 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

  15. For More Information… • http://www.athletictherapy.org • http://www.ontarioathletictherapists.org • http://www.sheridancollege.ca/academics/programs-and-courses/athletic-therapy.aspx

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