Vision, Mission, Goals & Objectives

Vision Statement:

The Moravian University Master of Science in Athletic Training Program will be nationally recognized as a leader in developing autonomous, evidence-based clinician-scholars who serve as leaders in advancing the practice of athletic training.

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Moravian University Master of Science in Athletic Training Program is to provide rigorous didactic and clinical education in order to prepare students to be autonomous, evidence-based clinician-scholars across the full spectrum of athletic training practice in a dynamic healthcare environment.  The program provides innovative, inter-professional didactic and immersive clinical education emphasizing critical-thinking, best practice and patient-centered care to produce clinicians who are leaders, lifelong learners and advocates for the athletic training profession.  

MSAT Program Goals 

Goal 1: Provide students with a learning environment offering the cognitive, behavioral, and psychomotor skills necessary for successful practice as an athletic trainer. (SLO 1, 2, 9, 11) 

Goal 2: Provide students with a professional framework promoting leadership, teamwork, compassion, cultural competence, legal and ethical behavior while maintaining high standards in the delivery of healthcare services that meet societal needs while respecting the rights, welfare, dignity and well-being of the patient. (SLO 3, 4, 9, 10) 

Goal 3: Promote the importance of research, scholarship, and continuing education, and develop strategies for consuming and producing clinical research. (SLO 5, 6, 7, 8) 

Goal 4: Prepare students to transition to autonomous practice through exposure to high-quality clinical education with inspired preceptors who provide authentic, real-time patient interactions across a variety of patient populations and athletic training employment settings. (SLO 1, 2, 10, 11) 

MSAT Student Learning Outcomes

1. Upon completion of the program, the student will be able to apply clinical reasoning strategies to evaluate, diagnose, and formulate management plans for complex athletic training conditions. 
2. Upon completion of the program, the student will be able to execute foundational and advanced clinical skills according to current athletic training standards of care. 
3. Upon completion of the program, the student will be able to develop an operational budget plan that incorporates principles of cost control and financial forecasting for managing budgetary and fiscal processes. 
4. Upon completion of the program, the student will be able to develop a feasible strategic plan for risk management and legal compliance in healthcare settings, including principles of supervision. 
5. Upon completion of the program, the student will be able to critically appraise and synthesize medical literature to support clinical decision-making. 
6. Upon completion of the program, the student will be able to develop and answer focused clinical questions using evidence-based practice frameworks. 
7. Upon completion of the program, the student will be able to design projects using common principles of research methods. 
8. Upon completion of the program, the student will be able to prepare scholarly work suitable for dissemination via presentation or publication. 
9. Upon completion of the program, the student will be able to communicate healthcare information effectively with patients, caregivers, family members, and support personnel. 
10. Upon completion of the program, the student will be able to engage in effective interprofessional communication and collaboration with peers, preceptors, supervisors and other healthcare professionals. 
11. Upon completion of the program, the student will demonstrate effective written medical documentation skills, including proficient use of paper and electronic medical record systems.