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:
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Semester
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Courses
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1
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Sports Medicine 1 #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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Physical Therapy #5600 (1.0) & Medical Term #5807 (5.)
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4
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Health Care Work Experience #5830 (1.0) & Health Care Research A #5813 (.5)
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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. Tetuan