Program Overview

FACULTY & STAFF

Jason Bennett, DA, LAT, ATC MSAT Program Director Foster Field House – 132 [email protected] 970-248-1194
Alli Powell, DAT, LAT, ATC Coordinator of Clinical Education (CCE) Foster Field House – 133 [email protected] 970-248-1356
Jeremy Hawkins, PhD, LAT, ATC Faculty & Department Head Foster Field House – 134 [email protected] 970-248-1374
Dr. Chris Copeland, DO Medical Director Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon Family Health West 300 W Ottley Ave 2nd Floor Fruita, Colorado 970-858-2705
Stephen Mundee, MS, LAT, ATC, CES Head Athletic Trainer Maverick Center – Copeland Family Athletic Training Room [email protected] 970-248-1985
Tricia Schillig Graduate Admissions Coordinator [email protected] 970.248.1527
Jennifer Langford Administrative Assistant Maverick Center 237B [email protected] 970-248-1635

ATHLETIC TRAINERS
Athletic Trainers (ATs) are health care professionals who render service or treatment, under the direction of or in collaboration with a physician, in accordance with their education and training and the states’ statutes, rules and regulations. As a part of the health care team, services provided by ATs include injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion and education, emergent care, examination and clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. Athletic training is recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) as a health care profession

MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program at Colorado Mesa University is to produce high-quality board-certified athletic trainers. The program's curriculum and hands-on clinical experiences emphasize a personalized approach to foster critical-thinking, patient-centered care, and evidence-based practice that enables graduates to excel in diverse healthcare employment settings and make positive impacts within our community.

CORE PRINCIPLES
The MSAT program is guided by our core principles and demonstrated by our commitment to excellence for our faculty, preceptors, students, and alumni. These core principles that guide our daily interactions are KIND. Our KIND core principles assist in connecting our mission statement with program goals, program learning outcomes, and most important our daily interactions with our students. Our KIND core principles are:

1. Knowledge - We value a culture of inquiry, assessment, research, and scholarship to promote quality healthcare and to maximize patient outcomes
2. Inclusive - We embrace our diverse backgrounds and commit to working together to ensure the best experience for our students
3. Nurture - We provide a student-centered approach to support our students to maximize their potential in becoming thoughtful, compassionate, and professional healthcare providers
4. Dedication - We are committed to providing high-quality learning experiences and the tools to enable students to meet future challenges

PROGRAM GOALS

1. Demonstrate competence during clinical education experiences
2. Evaluate evidence to improve patient outcomes
3. Develop a patient-centered approach to health care
4. Develop effective communication skills