Athletic Training and LUCOM

ATHLETIC TRAINING AND LUCOM PARTNERSHIP

Dr. John Coots and Dr. Vance Pickard

On Sept. 6, 2022, faculty and students for the Athletic Training Program (ATP) and Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine (LUCOM) collaborated on an outstanding musculoskeletal Interprofessional Educational (IPE) learning event. Certified Athletic Trainers are allied healthcare professionals specializing in musculoskeletal anatomy and function with clinical expertise in recognizing, diagnosing, and treating musculoskeletal pathologies occurring within physically active patient populations. A Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) provides patient-centered care by treating the body, mind, and spirit, and focusing on lifestyle and environmental factors. While the ATP and LUCOM specialize in different areas, they share the same mission — to train students to be Christlike, compassionate healthcare providers who are driven to implement evidence-based research into their patient-centered care. This IPE event enabled the ATP participants to collaborate professionally with LUCOM participants by providing instruction and demonstration of practical applications for upper and lower extremity musculoskeletal assessments. ATP participants also assisted LUCOM students in preparing for their upcoming Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs). Additionally, several LUCOM students assisted the Athletic Training Students with their General Medical OSCEs.