Graduate Certificate in Performing Arts Medicine

The graduate certificate in Performing Arts Medicine is an 11-credit hour (4 courses), entirely asynchronous online, standalone certificate designed for licensed healthcare professionals who desire added qualification in evaluating, treating and researching injuries and conditions commonly encountered by performing artists.

Coursework in patient-oriented healthcare delivery specific to performing artists, common injuries and conditions in performing artists, clinical research in performing arts medicine and nutrition for performance will equip practitioners to effectively deliver care to this unique and underserved patient population. The certificate also can be completed in conjunction with the Doctor of Athletic Training degree. 

Admission Requirements

For full consideration and admission to the graduate certificate in Performing Arts Medicine, applicants will need:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Current license, certification, or registration as a healthcare professional (e.g., athletic trainers, physical therapists, PTAs, occupational therapists, OTAs, physician associates/assistants, nurse practitioners, chiropractors, podiatrists, physicians and similar providers of healthcare).
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 for college/university degree if employed in a healthcare field for less than 3 years.
• Personal statement indicating current or proposed position delivering healthcare to performing artists or describing other desire to obtain added healthcare qualification in performing arts medicine.

Program Learning Outcomes

Healthcare professionals who complete the certificate will be able to:

• Develop appropriate methods of healthcare delivery to performing artists.
• Evaluate and differentiate the pathoanatomy, pathomechanics and pathology of injuries and conditions experienced by performing artists
• Locate, critically evaluate and integrate current research into clinical care plans for injuries and conditions experienced by performing artists.
• Discern nutritional needs of performing artists and facilitate appropriate application of performance nutrition recommendations.

Opportunities Upon Completion

Completing the certificate will enable a practitioner to professionally and compassionately deliver specialized care to performing artists and, in so doing, create positive change in artists’ general dissatisfaction with the healthcare system.