Athletic Training Programs at ATSU

What happens when doctoral scholarship meets real-world impact?

This infographic was developed by DAT student Summer Blunden as part of her Applied Research Project (ARP) exploring the role of psychological safety in athletic training education, mentorship, and patient care. Her work highlights how trust, open communication, and supportive learning environments contribute to stronger learners, more effective teams, and better patient outcomes.

We're proud to share that Summer has also translated this work into a continuing education course, Mentors, Mentees, and Psychological Safety: Unlocking High-Trust Athletic Training Relationships, now available through the AT-PBRN.