Part one of our emergency care mini-series designed for athletic training educators looking to strengthen instruction on essential psychomotor skills. This 30-minute session explores the ATu Emergency Care app, built specifically to support CAATE Standard 70 and core clinical skills in:
- Wound closure techniques
- Spinal motion restriction
- Equipment removal for athletes with suspected spinal injuries
- Emergent, non-musculoskeletal, conditions and diseases
This app provides a flexible, on-demand supplement to your lab-based instruction—giving students repeatable, guided exposure to complex emergency care procedures. You’ll discover practical strategies to seamlessly incorporate this app into your curriculum and empower your students to develop critical emergency care skills. **Check out part two of this mini-series to explore dynamic simulations that immerse students in real-world emergency care scenarios, building and refining skills in assessment, diagnosis, and management.**
Featured Speaker: Christopher Schmidt, PhD, ATC
An athletic training professional for 30 years, Dr. Schmidt’s career spans clinical care, academic leadership, and professional service. From treating patients across diverse settings to shaping undergraduate and graduate programs, he’s a contributor in the field, influencing best practices through research and committee roles with the NATA and CAATE. His passion extends to curriculum design, interprofessional education, and youth sports injury prevention, helping to shape the future of athletic training.
00:00 Welcome & Introduction
01:51 Overview of the Emergency Care App
04:08 Overview of the ATu Web App Suite
05:21 Emergency Care App Demo: Trauma (Fractures, Wound Care, Dislocations, Spinal Motion Restriction)
21:13 Emergency Care App Demo: Emergency Conditions
27:24 Integrating ATu into Lectures, Lab Handouts, and More
30:07 COMING SOON! KinesioU Web App Suite
32:07 Faculty Resources to Support YOU!
Helpful Links: Complimentary Educator access | Educator resources | Set up a Demo
