The Sports Medicine Pathway introduces students to the specialized branch of medicine that focuses on the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries. Students will gain knowledge through hands-on experiences in anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, nutrition, modalities, and rehabilitation. This pathway will give students opportunities to work with healthcare professionals in the community and expose them to potential careers in Sports Medicine. Students will obtain certification in CPR/AED and Stop the Bleed.
Internships- Stormont Vail Healthcare Internship, USD 501 Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Washburn University Athletic Training
Recommended courses before coming to TCALC:
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
Course Sequence at TCALC:
Year 2 (semesters 3 & 4) students will attend in the morning session, while Year 1 (semesters 1 & 2) students will attend in the afternoon session.
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Semester
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Courses
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1
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Sports Medicine 1 (Science Credit)#5601 (1.0) & Care of Athletes #7650 (.5)
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2
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Sports Medicine 2 #5602 (1.0) & Intro to Health Care #5625 (.5)
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3
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Health Care Essentials I #5823 (1.0) & Found of Rehab #5603 (.5) AM
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4
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Health Care Work Experience #5830 (1.0) & Medical Term #5807 (.5) AM
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*Care of Athletes can be taken for dual credit with Washburn University
Upon completion of the courses above students are eligible to have Health Science/Allied Health- AL 101 waived if they enroll at Washburn University.
The supporting CTSO for this pathway is HOSA - Future Health Professionals
The instructor for the Sports Medicine pathway is Mrs. Megan Tetuan. Mrs. Tetuan graduated from The University of Kansas 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in Education. She is a Certified Athletic Trainer. Her work experience includes: Susan B Allen in El Dorado, KS for 2 years, UKHS St Francis- Athletic Trainer at TWHS for 14 years, and here at TCALC for 2 years teaching Sports Medicine Pathway.
Mrs. Megan Tetuan