Common use of Time Management Clause in Contracts

Time Management. Each ATS must learn early to manage his/her time during clinical experiences. Most faculty members will assign their course requirements in the beginning of each semester. Do not wait to get started on assignments. The ATSs should work on projects and study at regular intervals throughout the semester to ensure that he/she does not fall behind. Early planning and an organized lifestyle will ensure the best possible educational experience at Waynesburg University. As previously stated, there will be times when the roles and responsibilities of the ATS seem tedious. There will also be times when even the best efforts go unnoticed and deserved credit or a pat on the back for a job well done is not given. Most of the time, satisfaction will have to come from within. An ATS’s ability to take and use constructive criticism will serve him/her well in healthcare or any professional setting. It is important to remember that the Athletic Training Faculty/Preceptor’s main goal is to provide each ATS with the best possible learning experience. Every ATS should be aware that lawsuits are increasingly common in the athletic training setting. To minimize the chances of becoming involved in a lawsuit, each ATS must be supervised whenever dealing with a patient. Also, an ATS should never openly criticize any Preceptor, particularly in front of patients, coaches, or parents. Most importantly, an ATS must know his/her own professional limitations and practice within those limitations. It is far better to say “I don’t know, but I can find out”, rather than to try to do something the ATS has not yet been trained to do. The simplest ways to avoid litigation is to be knowledgeable, use common sense, makes sure the Preceptor is always present, and ask for assistance whenever necessary. Waynesburg University holds a Professional Liability Occurrence Insurance Policy for each ATS. The ATS’s are charged an additional fee for this insurance policy that is billed with tuition. It is also recommended that ATSs purchase personal liability insurance as an additional blanket policy if they so choose.

Time Management. Each ATS must learn early to manage his/her time during clinical experiences. Most faculty members will assign their course requirements in the beginning of each semester. Do not wait to get started on assignments. ! The ATSs should work on projects and study at regular intervals throughout the semester to ensure that he/she does not fall behind. Early planning and an organized lifestyle will ensure the best possible educational experience at Waynesburg University. As previously stated, there will be times when the roles and responsibilities of the ATS seem tedious. There will also be times when even the best efforts go unnoticed and deserved credit or a pat on the back for a job well done is not given. Most of the time, satisfaction will have to come from within. An ATS’s ability to take and use constructive criticism will serve him/her well in healthcare or any professional setting. It is important to remember that the Athletic Training Faculty/Preceptor’s main goal is to provide each ATS with the best possible learning experience. Every ATS should be aware that lawsuits are increasingly common in the athletic training setting. To minimize the chances of becoming involved in a lawsuit, each ATS must always be supervised whenever dealing with a patient. Also, an ATS should never openly criticize any Preceptor, particularly in front of patients, coaches, or parents. Most importantly, an ATS must know his/her own professional limitations and practice within those limitations. It is far better to say “I don’t know, but I can find out”, rather than to try to do something the ATS has not yet been trained to do. The simplest ways to avoid litigation is to be knowledgeable, use common sense, makes sure the Preceptor is always present, and ask for assistance whenever necessary. Waynesburg University holds a Professional Liability Occurrence Insurance Policy for each ATS. The ATS’s are charged an additional fee for this insurance policy that is billed with tuition. It is also recommended that ATSs purchase personal liability insurance as an additional blanket policy Clinical Disciplinary Action Clinical Progression‌ Students will be required to complete 4 semesters of clinical experience. Students must complete the required Clinical experiences, Clinical Integrated Proficiencies (CIP) and proficiencies each semester. Failure to complete any clinical experiences, CIP’s, and/or proficiencies will result in failing of the clinical course and student placed on probation. Any student on probation will be required to retake the same clinical course the next semester. Failure to complete the requirements for a second time will result in dismissal from the program. Should any student fail to complete requirements during their immersive experience will automatically be dismissed from the program. Students may be placed on probation, suspended, or dismissed from the ATP if they so choose.fail to maintain satisfactory progress in the program or disrupt their clinical site experience. Satisfactory progress and the resulting consequences of failing to maintain satisfactory progress are as follows: A student fails to record adequate hours within an academic semester as assigned by the CCE The student is placed on probation for one academic semester. This may or may not affect academic progression within the program (Depends on level of offense) A student violates the code of ethics, creates an unprofessional setting/environment, or violates a WU policy The student may be placed on probation or dismissed from the program. Each case will be reviewed by the ATASC A student receives a grade below a “C” in an ATP professional phase course. The student is placed on probation and must retake the clinical course the following year. A student who is on probation fails to improve his/her performance during the designated time frame. The student will be dismissed from the program Probation is imparted on students who fail to meet appropriate clinical or professional standards of the ATP. The probationary period serves as a monitoring and remediation period for the students as well as a warning to students that they must improve their performance to remain in the program. The ATP will follow a 1 strike and done policy for each probationary category (Hours and Behaviors). The following helps define probation:

Time Management. Each ATS must learn early to manage his/her time during clinical experiences. Most faculty members will assign their course requirements in the beginning of each semester. Do not wait to get started on assignments. ! The ATSs should work on projects and study at regular intervals throughout the semester to ensure that he/she does not fall behind. Early planning and an organized lifestyle will ensure the best possible educational experience at Waynesburg University. As previously stated, there will be times when the roles and responsibilities of the ATS seem tedious. There will also be times when even the best efforts go unnoticed and deserved credit or a pat on the back for a job well done is not given. Most of the time, satisfaction will have to come from within. An ATS’s ability to take and use constructive criticism will serve him/her well in healthcare or any professional setting. It is important to remember that the Athletic Training Faculty/Preceptor’s main goal is to provide each ATS with the best possible learning experience. Every ATS should be aware that lawsuits are increasingly common in the athletic training setting. To minimize the chances of becoming involved in a lawsuit, each ATS must always be supervised whenever dealing with a patient. Also, an ATS should never openly criticize any Preceptor, particularly in front of patients, coaches, or parents. Most importantly, an ATS must know his/her own professional limitations and practice within those limitations. It is far better to say “I don’t know, but I can find out”, rather than to try to do something the ATS has not yet been trained to do. The simplest ways to avoid litigation is to be knowledgeable, use common sense, makes sure the Preceptor is always present, and ask for assistance whenever necessary. Waynesburg University holds a Professional Liability Occurrence Insurance Policy for each ATS. The ATS’s are charged an additional fee for this insurance policy that is billed with tuition. It is also recommended that ATSs purchase personal liability insurance as an additional blanket policy Clinical Disciplinary Action Clinical Progression Students will be required to complete 4 semesters of clinical experience. Students must complete the required Clinical experiences, Clinical Integrated Proficiencies (CIP) and proficiencies each semester. Failure to complete any clinical experiences, CIP’s, and/or proficiencies will result in failing of the clinical course and student placed on probation. Any student on probation will be required to retake the same clinical course the next semester. Failure to complete the requirements for a second time will result in dismissal from the program. Should any student fail to complete requirements during their immersive experience will automatically be dismissed from the program. Students may be placed on probation, suspended, or dismissed from the ATP if they so choose.fail to maintain satisfactory progress in the program or disrupt their clinical site experience. Satisfactory progress and the resulting consequences of failing to maintain satisfactory progress are as follows: A student fails to record adequate hours within an academic semester as assigned by the CCE The student is placed on probation for one academic semester. This may or may not affect academic progression within the program (Depends on level of offense) A student violates the code of ethics, creates an unprofessional setting/environment, or violates a WU policy The student may be placed on probation or dismissed from the program. Each case will be reviewed by the ATASC A student receives a grade below a “C” in an ATP professional phase course. The student is placed on probation and must retake the clinical course the following year. A student who is on probation fails to improve his/her performance during the designated time frame. The student will be dismissed from the program Probation is imparted on students who fail to meet appropriate clinical or professional standards of the ATP. The probationary period serves as a monitoring and remediation period for the students as well as a warning to students that they must improve their performance to remain in the program. The ATP will follow a 1 strike and done policy for each probationary category (Hours and Behaviors). The following helps define probation: