Loras College

Athletic Training

The Loras College Athletic Training Program is accredited by the Commission  on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Our mission is to prepare students for entry-level careers and graduate school opportunities in various health care professions through quality didactic and clinical athletic training experiences supported by a liberal arts education.

Following completion of the ATEP, the athletic training student will:

• Appreciate the professional role of allied health professionals in contemporary health care.
• Act as ethical and responsible allied health care professionals.
• Successfully pass the Board of Certification examination as an athletic trainer (or other professional credentialing board).
• Demonstrate an understanding of the domains (http://www.nata.org/education/competencies.htm) of athletic training as set by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Education Council
• Describe the importance of life-learning and continuing education as personal and professional responsibilities.
• Demonstrate the ability to critical think and problem solve in professional situations.
• Demonstrate a respect for diversity as allied health care professionals.

Athletic training program is 6 connsecutive semesters after being accepted into the program. During the first year on campus students will apply to the program.

Admission Requirements & Applicaiton Process

Please contact us with any questions you may have about the program. We look forward to hearing from you.

Paul Downing, MSS, ATC
Athletic Training Education Program Director
paul.downing@loras.edu
563-588-7216

Nathan Newman, MS, ATC
Athletic Training Education Program Clinical Coordinator
nathan.newman@loras.edu
563.588.7019

• Athletic Facilities
• Division of Physical Education and Sport Studies
• Application Process
• Athletic Training Internships
• Course Descriptions