Welcome to the Western Carolina University Athletic Training Education Program James Scifers
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Welcome to the Western Carolina University Athletic Training Education Program James Scifers |
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James R. Scifers, DScPT, PT, SCS, LAT, ATC |
| Program Director | |
| Address: |
Western Carolina University School of Health Sciences |
| 135A Moore Hall | |
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Cullowhee, NC 28723 |
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| Electronic Mail: | jscifers@email.wcu.edu |
| Phone: | 828.227.2147 |
| Fax: | 828.227.7446 |
Education
| DScPT, Orthopaedic Physical Therapy |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore, 2003 |
| MPT, Physical Therapy |
| Emory University, 1994 |
| BS, Physical Education / Athletic Training |
| East Stroudsburg University, 1990 |
Additional Certifications
| North Carolina Licensed Physical Therapist |
| North Carolina Licensed Athletic Trainer |
| APTA Board Certified Specialist, Sports Physical Therapy |
| NATA Clinical Instructor Educator |
| BOC Examiner |
| American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer Instructor |
| American Red Cross Community First Aid Instructor |
Professional Experience
| 2008-present |
Western Carolina University |
| Associate Dean, College of Health & Human Sciences | |
| 2003-present |
Western Carolina University |
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Program Director,
Athletic Training Associate Professor, Physical Therapy |
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| 1998-2003 | Salisbury University |
| Program Director, Athletic Training | |
| 1997-1998 | University of Kentucky |
| Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy | |
| 1995-1997 | Lock Haven University |
| Program Director, Athletic Training | |
| 1994-1995 | Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation |
| Director of Sports Medicine | |
| 1992-1994 | Atlanta Athletic Rehabilitation |
| Athletic Trainer |
Academic Responsibilities
| ATTR 221: Therapeutic Modalities I |
| ATTR 222: Therapeutic Modalities II |
| ATTR 323: Therapeutic Modalities III |
| ATTR 370: Evaluation & Treatment of the Spine |
| ATTR 410: Organization & Administration in Athletic Training |
| ATTR 365: Physiology & Pathology |
| ATTR 450: Radiology & Diagnostic Procedures |