Athletic Training Students (ATS) and Preprofessional Students are expected to adhere to the policies and procedures of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Athletic Training Program (UNL ATP) and clinical education/observation site(s). Students will receive infraction reports (Appendix J) for failure to abide by the established rules and regulations listed within this policy. The Infraction Report document will be located in the Preceptor’s Private Portfolio located on Typhon. Infractions will be administered based on the number and severity as follows:
- A first infraction, depending upon the severity, will result in a verbal reprimand from the preceptor, or UNL ATP faculty member.
- A second infraction will result in the filing of an Infraction Report Form with the Program Director’s office and placed in the student’s permanent file on Typhon.
- A third infraction will result in the filing of an Infraction Report Form and a hearing will be scheduled with the UNL ATP Disciplinary Panel to determine an appropriate penalty or a combination of penalties will be given to the student:
- Temporary suspension from the current clinical education/observation assignment
- Removal from the current clinical/observation assigment
- Dismissal from the UNL ATP
The UNL ATP Disciplinary Panel will be comprised of the following individuals:
- Program Director
- Clinical Education Coordinator
- UNL Head Athletic Trainer
- Other individuals who may be appointed to the panel by the Program Director
Students may be immediately dismissed from the UNL ATP if the actions are determined by the UNL ATP Disciplinary Panel to be in violation of, but not limited to, the following policies:
- Breach of confidentiality.
- Breach of Duty including any unexcused absences from the UNL ATP educational activities.
- Unprofessional behavior while representing any group or function associated with the University of Nebraska or the UNL ATP.
- Academic dishonesty including but not limited to falsifying clinical hours, falsifying clinical education documentation, cheating on academic coursework, and plagiarism.
- Committing an NCAA rule violation.
- Arrest(s) for crimes involving firearms, violence, crimes against persons at disadvantage (i.e., children, the elderly, or the handicapped), or drugs will result in a suspension from the program until the case reaches final adjudication.
- Felony convictions may result in removal from the program.
- Any criminal pleading, regardless of how it is handled within the ATP, may make it impossible for the student to take the BOC examination and/or become licensed.
- Any violation of the following:
If the student commits a violation that causes dismissal from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the student must follow policies for reinstatement located at the Office of the University Registrar website.