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COVID-19 Update for UWA Patients:
ALL individuals entering our UWA Athletic Training & Sports Medicine Center will be REQUIRED to wear a facial covering (bandana, scarf) or mask. Unfortunately, with the shortage of masks and other personal protective equipment, we will not be able to supply masks for patients. If you or anyone in your household is sick (fever, coughing, achiness) or experiencing signs or symptoms of a respiratory illness, we ask that you reschedule your appointment.

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Dr. R. T. Floyd, Director
UWA Station 14
Livingston, AL 35470
205.652.3714
205.652.3799 (fax)
rtf@uwa.edu

The University of West Alabama's undergraduate Athletic Training Program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) through the 2028-2029 academic year. This program is designed to prepare students for the Board of Certification (BOC) certification examination. The curriculum requirements are met through the comprehensive athletic training major offered through the Department of Physical Education and Athletic Training which leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training. The program places strong emphasis on the practical clinical experience coupled with specific professional course work. The University of West Alabama athletic training students put classroom concepts into practice by assisting staff athletic trainers with the day to day care of athletes in a variety of intercollegiate, interscholastic, industrial, physical therapy and physician practice athletic training settings. Clinical practice in these diverse environments provide students with valuable clinical experience in a variety of medical conditions, injuries and illnessess.

The University of West Alabama is currently seeking accreditation for our new Master of Athletic Training program and is not accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education © CAATE. The institution will be submitting a self-study to begin the accreditation process on July 1, 2021.

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