External Resources

• Commission on the Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)
• National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA)
• Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association (GLATA)
• Illinois Athletic Trainers Association (IATA)
• Board of Certification (BOC)
• Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

Campus Links

• School of Health Sciences
• Graduate Education
• Financial Information
• Residence Life

MATR Handbook

The MATR Student Handbook is the primary source for all policies, procedures and documents associated with the Masters of Athletic Training Program. The MATR Student Handbook should be consulted first for questions regarding the Masters of Athletic Training Program.

MATR Documents and Forms

• MATR Technical Standards
• MATR Immunization Policy

UIS Policies and Procedures

• Pathogens Policy (9.2003)
• Tobacco, Vape, and Cannabis Free Campus Policy (12.11.2019)
• Drug Prevention Policy and Program (2020)

Athletic Training Professional Practice

• BOC Standards of Professional Practice
• NATA Code of Ethics

Post-Acceptance Requirements

Once accepted to the Master of Athletic Training Program students will be required to submit the following documents:

• Technical Standards Document
• Verification of completion of HIPPA Training
• Verification of completion of FERPA Training
• Signed Confidentiality Form
• Proof of the following immunizations:
  • Varicella immunity: established by date of vaccination or quantitative antibody titer
  • Rubella, Rubeola, & Mumps immunity: established by two reported dates of vaccination or documented quantitative antibody titer
  • Hepatitis B immunization: established by three reported dates of immunization or by documented testing of quantitative antibody titer
  • Tetanus diphtheria: every 10 years, established by reported date of immunization
  • Annual PPD (purified protein derivative) skin test or the IGRA (interferon-gamma release assays) blood test.
    • Both methods are used to diagnose silent (latent) tuberculosis (TB) infection.
    • If the test is considered positive a Chest radiograph is required, every three years.
• Annual influenza vaccine: established by reported immunization date
• Completion of a Criminal Record Background Check and/or verification of liability Insurance may be required depending on the practicum site assigned.