Research interests include: cultural competence, emotional intelligence/self-efficacy, the professional preparation of athletic training students, transition to clinical practice, and first responder health care. 

Research Opportunities with Dr. Volberding

Research Area: Cultural competence

Project Title: Creating a Cultural Competence Measure in Atheltic Trianing

Project Description: We are currently working on an athletic training specific measurement tool to identify the level of cultural competence in athletic trainers and their ability to work with diverse patient populations.

Currently Seeking Students: Yes

Time Commitment: 5-10 hours per week

Possible Coauthorship: Yes

Compensation: Unpaid

Location: Online

Research Area: Tactical health and wellness

Project Title: Functional assessment of firefighters

Project Description: We are looking to perform a needs analysis of tasks, skills, and fitness needs of career and volunteer firefighters and then correlate that with physical fitness assessments.
Currently Seeking Students: Yes

Time Commitment: 5-10 hours per week

Possible Coauthorship: Yes

Compensation: Unpaid

Location: The needs analysis can be completed online but if the student wishes to participate in the fitness assessments those would be in person.

Current Master of Athletic Training Teaching Responsibilities:

• Emergency Management
• Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis of Lower Extremity Injuries
• Therapeutic Exercise of the Upper Extremity
• Practicum III (5402)
• Psychosocial Issues in Athletic Healthcare
• Practicum IV (5502)
• BIOM 5000 Research and Thesis Coordinator