In today’s dynamic healthcare landscape, athletic trainers are increasingly vital. To truly excel and lead in this field, continuous advanced education is paramount. The Moravian University Doctor of Athletic Training (DAT) program is meticulously designed to propel your career forward, transforming you into a highly specialized “Doctor Sport” professional. Our online program, enriched with two week-long residency experiences, offers a unique pathway to gain cutting-edge skills and reshape your impact on sports medicine.
Master Advanced Topics with National Leaders
Our DAT program curriculum dives deep into the specialized knowledge demanded of today’s top athletic trainers. Taught by nationally recognized experts, you’ll explore critical areas, including:
Evidence-Based Practice for Musculoskeletal Health
Gain mastery in the latest evidence-based interventions for a wide range of conditions:
- Spine, Upper and Lower Extremity: Learn advanced techniques for assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation across the musculoskeletal system.
- Advanced Therapeutic Modalities: Become proficient in utilizing state-of-the-art modalities to optimize patient outcomes.
Specialized Fields within Sports Medicine
Expand your expertise into niche but growing areas:
- Performing Arts Medicine: Understand the unique demands of performing artists and tailor your athletic training skills to this population.
- Psychosocial Issues in Athletic Training: Develop skills to address the psychological and social factors impacting athlete health and recovery.
- Advanced Neurologic Evaluation & Treatment: Enhance your ability to assess and manage neurological conditions in athletes.
- Clinical Imaging in Sports Medicine: Learn to interpret and apply clinical imaging to improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment planning.
Leadership and Innovation in Athletic Training
Prepare to be a leader and innovator within the profession:
- Entrepreneurship in Sports Medicine: Gain the business acumen to launch your own practice or lead within a sports medicine organization.
- Leadership in Athletic Training: Develop essential leadership skills to advance the athletic training profession and mentor others.
- Epidemiology & Informatics: Understand population health principles and data analysis to improve athletic training practices and outcomes.
Flexible Learning, Hands-On Experience
The Moravian DAT program is structured for working professionals. Complete the program in just six semesters over two years while maintaining your full-time position. With flexible start dates in the Fall, Spring, or Summer, you can begin when it suits your schedule.
Crucially, the program incorporates two week-long summer residencies at our cutting-edge Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center. This 40,000+ sq. ft. facility provides unparalleled hands-on training with access to:
- Advanced Modalities Classroom: Equipped with Class III and IV lasers, diathermy, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, shockwave therapy, and more.
- Orthopedic Evaluation Classroom: Features high-low tables, cameras, and large screens for detailed technique observation.
- Functional Rehabilitation Space: Includes various flooring types and biomechanical analysis technology for gait assessment.
- Research Laboratory: Provides access to musculoskeletal diagnostic ultrasound.
- Specialized Labs: Casting and splinting lab, high-fidelity simulation labs, and a virtual cadaver lab.
Between residencies, our online learning platform ensures continuous engagement and allows you to immediately apply your new knowledge to your clinical practice, solidifying your journey to become a true “doctor sport” expert.
Conclusion: Your Path to Doctor Sport Excellence
The Moravian University DAT program is your pathway to becoming a leader and expert – a “doctor sport” – in the athletic training field. With a comprehensive curriculum, flexible online format, and invaluable hands-on residencies, you’ll be equipped to elevate your practice and transform your career. Take the next step and become a driving force in sports medicine.
