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Dawn Hankins, Ph.D., LAT, ATC serves as Professor and Program Director of the M.S. in Athletic Training program at McKendree University, operating from Bearcat Hall 102. Her expertise spans athletic training education, clinical practice, and professional certification development with active involvement in national athletic training associations.
Education:
- Ph.D. from Saint Louis University
- M.S. from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
- B.A. from Coe College
Her research investigates student learning styles in athletic training curricula, focusing on immediate care, evaluation/diagnosis methodologies, emergency response protocols, and rehabilitation techniques. This work aims to optimize both didactic instruction and clinical education within sports medicine programs through evidence-based pedagogical approaches.
Professional recognition includes:
- Sports Medicine Hall of Fame induction (Missouri Athletic Trainers' Association, 2009)
- Multiple teaching excellence awards from university and national organizations (2007-2017)
- Service recognition from National Athletic Trainers' Association (2008)
- American Red Cross community impact award (2008)
As Program Director, she oversees graduate student development in athletic training while serving as manuscript reviewer for Lippincott Williams & Wilkins and SLACK Publishing. Her accreditation work with CAATE shapes national standards for athletic training education programs.
Dr. Hankins maintains active clinical credentials as BOC Certified Athletic Trainer and dual-state licensed practitioner (Missouri/Illinois), complemented by American Red Cross instructor certifications in CPR, First Aid, and Basic Life Support training.
