Athletic Training, D.A.T.

Location(s): Online Only

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Vision Statement
The Moravian University Doctor of Athletic Training will be nationally recognized as a leader in developing advanced practitioners and leaders who are committed to improving the delivery of healthcare and health outcomes of physically active individuals and their communities.

Mission Statement
The mission of the Moravian University Doctor of Athletic Training is to provide advanced knowledge and skills for analyzing, developing, and implementing innovative solutions to clinical and academic questions. The program provides revolutionary education, emphasizing the athletic trainer’s role within a progressive, rapidly-changing healthcare environment. Graduates of the program are prepared to become leaders in advancing the athletic training profession. The program emphasizes interprofessional practice, cultural competence, and provision of patient-oriented care.

Curriculum

The program is delivered using a combination of online learning and intensive hands-on learning. This program is intended for certified, licensed athletic trainers who are currently engaged in clinical practice. The 60-credit program can be completed in 6 semesters (24 months) of continuous full-time enrollment, or may be completed part-time. Most courses are offered in 8-week blocks, so students are enrolled in no more than 2 courses concurrently.

On-Demand Courses (6 credits)

(must be completed before enrollment in any other DAT courses)

Professional Perspectives (15 credits required*)

Research & Clinical Decision-Making (9 credits required)

Evidence-Based Interventions (15 credits required*)

Clinical Practice (15 credits required)

Note:

*You may request to replace 1 course from any of the categories where 15 credits are required. This request must be submitted in writing and approved by the Program Director before the course is taken for credit.

** Students are required to take one of these courses.

Schedule of Courses

Please note that all courses are offered once every other academic year (for example, Spring 2020, Spring 2022), unless otherwise noted.

Fall Odd

Spring Even

Summer Even*

Fall Even

Spring Odd

Summer Odd*

HLAT 701 - Entrepreneurship Sports Medicine (beginning Summer 2025)
HLAT 721 - Evi-Based Therapeutic Modalities
HLAT 780 - Summer Institute I
HLAT 802 - Spanish Healthcare Professionals I
HLAT 825 - Dei & Accessibility in At
HLAT 878 - Psychosocial Issues in At (beginning Summer 2025)
HLAT 881 - Advanced Clinical Practice

Notes

* Students who begin the DAT program during the Summer semester are not eligible for the Summer Institute in that year. Students will not graduate until completion of two Summer Institutes (HLAT 780 and HLAT 880 ).

** Students must take either HLAT 811 or HLAT 813 in their first spring semester.