EDUCATION:
Kansas State University
Doctor of Education
Concentration in curriculum and instruction, athletic training curriculum development and supervision.
Dissertation: A Preferred Sequence of Competencies for Athletic Training Education Programs.
University of Wisconsin-Superior
Master of Education
Concentration in educational foundations and physical education
Augsburg College
Bachelor of Arts
Concentration in Physical Education K-12 and Kinesiotherapy
North Hennepin Community College
A.A. Concentration in general education
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:
National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification
Florida Department of Health Licensed Athletic Trainer
American Red Cross Emergency Response Instructor
American Red Cross HIV/AIDS Instructor
Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician
Registered Kinesiotherapist
CURRENT POSITION:
Barry University
Professor and Director of Athletic Training
Undergraduate Program, International Programs, and Movement Science Graduate Program Specializations in Athletic Training, Biomechanics and Exercise Science
Clinical supervision and instruction, student athletic trainers; undergraduate courses in Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries, Assessment of Athletic Injuries, Administration of Sports Medicine-Athletic Training Programs, Therapeutic Modalities, Therapeutic Exercise, Adapted Physical Education, Directed Readings, and Research in Sports Medicine-Athletic Training; graduate courses in Medical Recognition of Athletic Injuries/Illnesses, Rehabilitation Science in Sports Medicine, Curriculum Development and Instructional Design in Athletic Training, Master's Thesis; academic advising for undergraduate athletic training and graduate athletic training
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Kansas State University
Director of Sports Medicine, Athletic Department; Coordinator of Athletic Training, Physical Education and Leisure Studies Department Treatment of Athletic Injuries, Internship in Athletic Training, Evaluation and Emergency Management, Rehabilitation and Conditioning, Administration of Athletic Training Programs, Therapeutic Modalities; academic advising for athletic training and pre-physical therapy
University of Wisconsin-Superior
Head Athletic Trainer; Lecturer in professional theory courses: Prevention and Management of Athletic Injuries (Undergraduate and Graduate), Taping Practicum, Internship in Athletic Training, Independent Study in Athletic Training, Sensorimotor Assessment; academic advising for athletic training and pre-physical therapy; intramural sports director; equipment manager for physical education and athletics
Superior Memorial Hospital
Assistant to the Physical Therapist
Cavanaugh School
Physical Educator/Kinesiotherapist
E.J. Cooper High School and North Hennepin Community College
Athletic Trainer
Golden Valley Health Center
Nursing Assistant/Orderly
PUBLICATIONS:
Cramer, C.R. (2001). A reconditioning program to lower the recurrence of brachial plexus neurapraxia in college football players. In Yearbook in Sports Medicine (pp. xxx-xxx). St. Louis: Mosby Yearbook.
Cramer, C.R. (1999). A reconditioning program to lower the recurrence of brachial plexus neurapraxia in college football players. Journal of Athletic Training , 34
Cramer, C.R. (1998). Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome: concerns for athletic trainers. Journal of Athletic Training , 33.
Cramer, C.R. (1997). Barry University CAAHEP Accreditation Self-Study. Barry University.
Cramer, C.R. (1993). Barry University CAHEA Accreditation Self-Study. Barry University.
Cramer, C.R. 1992. Barry University Athletic Training Handbook. Barry University.
RESEARCH ABSTRACTS:
Cramer, C.R. (1995). A Comparison of the Monetary Cost for Athletic Injury Acute Care and Rehabilitation Between U.S. High Schools With Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC's) On Staff and Those Without ATC's On Staff. Grant resubmission rejected by CDC in fall 1995.
Cramer, C.R. (1993). Patterns of Over-the Counter (OTC) Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID) Use by College Baseball Pitchers. Journal of Athletic Training, 28 , 163.
Cramer, C.R. (1992). Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Related Disorders In College Athletes, 1987-1991. Journal of Athletic Training, 27 , 154.
Cramer, C.R., Roschke, M.T., & Palmieri, G.R. (1991). The Effects of a Reconditioning Program On Brachial Plexus Neurapraxia In College Football Players. Journal of Athletic Training, 26 , 152.
Cramer, C.R. (1990). "A Preferred Sequence of Competencies For Athletic Training Education Programs." Journal of Athletic Training, 25 , 123.
PRESENTATIONS:
Cramer, C.R. (2000). The Foot, Ankle and Leg, Competencies In Athletic Training Southeast Athletic Trainer's Association Annual Student Symposium, Atlanta, GA
Cramer, C.R. (1999). The Foot, Ankle and Leg, Competencies In Athletic Training Southeast Athletic Trainer's Association Annual Student Symposium, Atlanta, GA
Cramer, C.R. (1998). Competencies in Athletic Training: An Update on Revisions Being Considered by the NATA Education Council's Committee on Competencies." SEATA Annual Symposium, Atlanta, GA
Cramer, C.R. (1998). The Foot, Ankle and Leg, Competencies In Athletic Training Southeast Athletic Trainer's Association Annual Student Symposium, Suwanee, GA
Cramer, C.R. (1996). The Foot, Ankle and Leg, Competencies In Athletic Training Southeast Athletic Trainer's Association Annual Student Symposium, Chattanooga, TN
Cramer, C.R. (1995). The Foot, Ankle and Leg, Competencies In Athletic Training Southeast Athletic Trainer's Association Annual Student Symposium, Columbus, GA
Cramer, C.R. (1994). Preparation of the JRC-AT Self-Study and the On-Site Visitation by a NEW Entry-Level Athletic Training Educational Program. National Athletic Trainer's Association Annual Symposium, Dallas, TX
Cramer, C.R. (1993). Patterns of Use of Over-the-Counter NSAIDs by College Baseball Pitchers. National Athletic Trainers' Association National Symposium, Kansas City, MO
Cramer, C.R. (1992). Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Related Disorders in College Athletes, 1987-1991. National Athletic Trainers' Association National Symposium, Denver, CO
Cramer, C.R. (1991). The Effects of A Reconditioning Program on The Recurrence of Brachial Plexus Neurapraxia in College Football Players. National Athletic Trainers' Association National Symposium, New Orleans, LA
Cramer, C.R. (1990). The Preferred Sequence of Competencies for Athletic Training Education Programs. National Athletic Trainers Association National Meeting, Indianapolis, IN
Cramer, C.R. (1989). Professionalism and the Student Athletic Trainer. Kansas Athletic Trainer's Society, Great Bend, KS
Cramer, C.R. (1986). Drug Education and Testing at the Collegiate Level-Concerns for Administrators. Kansas Athletic Directors Association, Topeka, KS
Cramer, C.R. (1985). Low Back Injury Evaluation. Kansas Athletic Trainer's Society, Wichita, KS
Cramer, C.R. (1993). Patello-femoral Disorders of the Knee. Kansas Athletic Trainer's Society, Hays, KS
Cramer, C.R. (1981). Recommendations for Outdoor Winter Sports Participants (Hypothermia Prevention). North Central American Kinesiotherapy Association Convention, Minneapolis, MN
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP:
Volvo Ocean Race Miami Port Stop Medical Team, 2002
Joint Review Committee for Education and Programs in Athletic Training, 2002-
Chair, Research Subcommittee, JRC-AT, 2000-
Athletic Therapy Today, Journal Book Reviewer, 1998
NATA Education Council, Vice Chair, Committee on Competencies, 1997-1999
SEATA Research and Education Committee, Moderator 1996-1999
ATAF Regional Representative, Southern Region, 1997-1999
Site Visitation Team Chair & Member, JRC-AT/CAAHEP Accreditation, 1995-
Site Team Chair 1998-
Site Team Member 1995-1997
Chief Athletic Trainer, South Florida Venue Medical Command, Olympic Football (Soccer) Centennial Games, XXIV Olympiad, 1996
Medical Staff, Inner City Youth Center Football, 1994-1995, 1996-1997
Medical Staff, Copa Latina Soccer Tournament, 1994, 1995
Grant Application Reviewer, NATA-REF Research Committee, 1993-1999
Editorial Referee, NATA Student Writing Contest, 1992-1999
Guest Editor, Journal of Athletic Training, 1991-
Member of Kansas Board of Regents' review board for the Kansas athletes drug education text, Athletes at Risk: Drugs in Sport , 1988-89
Athletic trainer, U.S. Olympic Festival, Houston, TX, 1986
Athletic trainer, West All-Stars 1985, 1987 Kansas Shrine Bowls
FIT FOR LIFE Television Program KSNT Television
Developed and produced five, one-hour segments on applications of athletic training to recreational sports and personal fitness, 1985
Registered Oral / Practical Examiner for the NATA Certification Board Exam, 1984-86
USOC volunteer athletic trainer, Colorado Springs, CO, 1984
Instructor, Cramer student trainer workshop, Emporia State University, KS, 1983, 1985
Athletic trainer, Twin Ports Toughman Boxing contests, Superior, WI, 1981-82
Host athletic trainer, NAIA National Ice Hockey Championship, Superior, WI, 1982
Host athletic trainer, AIAW Division III National Gymnastics Championships, Superior, WI Athletic trainer, South All-Stars 1981 Wisconsin Shrine Bowl
Athletic trainer, Grandma's Marathon Medical Team, Duluth, MN,1980-82
PROFESSIONAL HONORS AND AWARDS:
Outstanding Service Award-NATA Education Council
Competencies in Education Committee, June 1999
College/Professional Athletic Trainer of the Year, 1994
Athletic Trainer's Association of Florida
Who's Who in American Education, 1989
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
National Athletic Trainers Association, 1978-
American Kinesiotherapy Association, 1976-
Athletic Trainers' Association of Florida, 1991-
Southeast Athletic Trainers' Association, 1991-
Dade County Athletic Trainers' Association, 1994-
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