Peer Perspectives: Driving Program Outcomes at Manchester University with ATu

What does sustainable ATu integration look like in a professional athletic training program? Lucas Dargo and Julie Lies from Manchester University will share how they’ve leveraged ATu to support accreditation standards, improve board exam prep, and enhance case-based learning experiences. This session highlights both administrative and clinical education perspectives, offering practical examples you can adapt to your own program. Join these innovative faculty, alongside Chris Schmidt, ATu Education Lead, for a candid conversation followed by live Q&A! Featured Speaker: Lucas Dargo, DAT, LAT, ATC, ROT, OPE-C, CKPT, GTS Dr. Lucas Dargo is currently the Director of the Master of Athletic Training Program and Director of Interprofessional Education at Manchester University. Before coming to Manchester, he worked in the secondary and industrial settings. He is the President-Elect of the Indiana Athletic Trainers’ Association (IATA). He has formally served as the Chair of the District 4 Governmental Affairs Committee for the National Athletic Trainers’ Association and served nearly a decade as the Chair of the IATA’s Governmental Affairs Committee. He received his Doctorate in Athletic Training from Indiana State University, a Master of Athletic Training from Ohio University, and a Bachelor of Athletic Training from Ball State University. Featured Speaker: Julie Lies, MPM, LAT, ATC Julie Lies serves as the Director of the Office of Experiential Education, Director of Clinical Education for Athletic Training, and Assistant Professor of Athletic Training at Manchester University. A Fort Wayne native, she brings extensive experience from her career as a collegiate head athletic trainer prior to joining Manchester. Julie holds a Master of Public Management from Indiana University and a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Purdue University. Featured Speaker: Christopher Schmidt, PhD, ATC An athletic training professional for 30 years, Dr. Schmidt’s career spans clinical care, academic leadership, and professional service. From treating patients across diverse settings to shaping undergraduate and graduate programs, he’s a contributor in the field, influencing best practices through research and committee roles with the NATA and CAATE. His passion extends to curriculum design, interprofessional education, and youth sports injury prevention, helping to shape the future of athletic training. About us: ATu is an evidence-based interactive learning platform built specifically for athletic training programs accredited by CAATE. With over 6,700 professionally recorded expert videos and 140+ clinical simulations, ATu supports student skill development across every stage of the curriculum — from emergency care and orthopaedics to taping, physical agents, medical screening, and on-field care. Designed to reduce student costs and faculty burden, ATu serves as an all-in-one resource used across multiple courses, replacing the need for single-semester textbooks. Whether you're a student building clinical reasoning or a faculty member elevating your teaching, ATu delivers 24/7 access across laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Learn more or request a faculty demo at https://clinicalpattern.com/athletic-.... 00:00 ATU Faculty Webinar Introduction 05:13 Manchester Athletic Training Program Overview 10:53 ATU Resources Implementation Discussion 13:08 ATU Resource Integration Success 20:46 Curriculum Integration and Student Engagement 23:34 Enhancing Clinical Education Resources 29:53 Clinical Assessment Resources Implementation Discussion Should you have any questions or need additional assistance, please email us at [email protected]. Your success as an educator is our priority, and we're committed to providing the resources and support you need to thrive in your teaching role!