External Resources
- Commission on the Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)
- National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA)
- Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association (GLATA)
- Illinois Athletic Trainers Association (IATA)
- Board of Certification (BOC)
- Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Campus Links
MATR Handbook
The following information can be found in the MATR Student Handbook:
UIS Policies and Procedures
- Pathogens Policy (9.2003)
- Tobacco, Vape, and Cannabis Free Campus Policy (12.11.2019)
- Alcohol and Drug Policy (2020)
Athletic Training Professional Practice
Post-Acceptance Requirements
Once accepted to the Master of Athletic Training Program students will be required to submit the following documents:
- Technical Standards Document
- Verification of completion of HIPPA Training
- Verification of completion of FERPA Training
- Signed Confidentiality Form
- Proof of the following immunizations:
- Varicella immunity: established by date of vaccination or quantitative antibody titer
- Rubella, Rubeola, & Mumps immunity: established by two reported dates of vaccination or documented quantitative antibody titer
- Hepatitis B immunization: established by three reported dates of immunization or by documented testing of quantitative antibody titer
- Tetanus diphtheria: every 10 years, established by reported date of immunization
- Annual PPD (purified protein derivative) skin test or the IGRA (interferon-gamma release assays) blood test.
- Both methods are used to diagnose silent (latent) tuberculosis (TB) infection.
- If the test is considered positive a Chest radiograph is required, every three years.
- Annual influenza vaccine: established by reported immunization date
- Completion of a Criminal Record Background Check and/or verification of liability Insurance may be required depending on the practicum site assigned.