Nicole A. German Knodel
Oakes,ND
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Athletic Trainer
Sanford Health
09.2021 - Current
- Advocated to establish Athletic Training services for Oakes Public School student-athletes
- Coordinate all aspects of Athletic Training services for OPS student-athletes
- Medical care for varsity events (volleyball, basketball, track)
- Weekly Athletic Training services for all athletes
- Coordinate orthopedic referrals
Dual Credit Instructor
Oakes Public School/NDSCS
08.2024 - 05.2025
- HPER 207 Prevention and Care of Injuries
- BOTE 171 Medical Terminology
- HPER 213 Taping and Bracing
Adjunct Faculty
North Dakota State College of Science
01.2024 - Current
- HPER 207 Prevention and Care of Injuries
Adjunct Faculty
North Dakota State University
08.2022 - 05.2023
- HNES 774 Evidence-Based Research and Practice in Athletic Training
- HNES 778 Athletic Training Administration and Professional Development
Paraprofessional Educator
Sheyenne Valley Special Education Unit
08.2020 - Current
- Provide one-to-one academic support for K-12 students
- Work cooperatively with Special Education and Gen Ed teachers to develop and implement instructional strategies
- Utilize Crisis Prevention and Intervention and Safety Care skills and training for behavioral support
Interim Substitute Teacher
Oakes Elementary
10.2020 - Current
Associate Professor of Practice/Program Director
North Dakota State University
07.2015 - 08.2020
Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences
- Teaching load of 18-21 credits per academic year with consistent above-average Student Rating of Instruction scores
- Clinical Education I, II, III, IV, Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries, Athletic Training Techniques, General Medical Conditions, Prevention and Health Promotion, Orthopedic Assessment I & II, Athletic Training Administration and Professional Development, Rehabilitation Techniques, Athletic Training Anatomy
- Secured funding for Anatomage Virtual Anatomy Table; Implemented into courses taught and trained colleagues on use
- Responsible for accreditation compliance for the MATrg; completed and maintained related paperwork including self-studies, evaluations, student records, and program data
- Oversaw all aspects of the program budget
- Develop, evaluate, oversee, and refine the curriculum for didactic courses and clinical experiences for the MATrg program
- Quality Instruction for Therapeutic Exercise, Orthopedic Assessment I, Orthopedic Assessment II, Athletic Training Administration and Professional Development, Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
- Prevention and Health Promotion in Athletic Training, Therapeutic Exercise, and Athletic Training Capstone
- Facilitated communications regarding MATrg program at all levels
- Met regularly with the Department Head and other program directors to coordinate program services and information
- Provided academic advisement for MATrg graduate students and undergraduate Exercise Science students in the 5-year program
Assistant Professor of Practice (Clinical Education Coordinator)
North Dakota State University
07.2011 - 07.2015
- Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences
- Clinical Responsibilities
- Oversight of 30+ clinical preceptors
- Working knowledge of and compliance with CAATE standards
- Evaluate and supervise students and affiliated clinical sites
- Monitor, develop and maintain affiliated sites MATrg program
- Facilitate recruitment and training of Preceptors
- Coordinate clinical experiences for MATrg courses
- Weekly visits/communication with preceptors and students at clinical sites
- Develop and implement performance evaluations related to clinical assignments
- Communicate with program director regarding all aspects of clinical education
- Coordinate E-Value
- Data management system
- Academic Responsibilities:
- Assist with preparation for CAATE accreditation site visit (February 2015)
- Curriculum development
- MATrg courses taught: Clinical Education I,II, III, IV, Athletic Training Techniques, General Medical Conditions, Orthopedic Assessment II, Athletic Training Administration and Professional Development
- MS courses taught: Practicum Experience
- Academic Advising: MATrg option 1 and option 2 students
- Thesis and Doctoral committee member
Associate Director of Sports Medicine
NDSU Department of Athletics
01.2003 - 01.2011
- Women’s and Men’s Basketball: daily practice, home and away competition coverage
- Experience with male and female intercollegiate athletes from 16 intercollegiate teams
- Responsibilities include: Prevention, evaluation, and management of athletic injuries
- Designing and supervising rehabilitation and reconditioning programs
- Working cooperatively with physicians, athletes, coaches, and parents
- Academic Responsibilities: Approved Clinical Instructor (ACI) for athletic training students in clinical site setting
- Daily supervision and positive interaction with athletic training students
- Assessment and evaluation of competencies and proficiencies
- Master’s Degree Supervisory Committee member for HNES graduate students
- Administrative Responsibilities: Involved in all phases of athletic training room daily operation and function
- Development and implementation of NDSU Athletic Department Eating Disorder Policy and Athlete Pregnancy Policy
- Member of Student-Athlete Welfare Task Force for NCAA Athletics Certification
- Compliance with NCAA rules and regulations
Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer
North Dakota State University
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Department of Athletics
- Women’s Softball: daily practice, home and away competition coverage
- ACI for athletic training students in clinical site setting
- Lecturer for Athletic Training Education Program
- Seminar for AT Anatomy
- Injury Recognition and Evaluation of Upper Extremity Clinical Experience
Performance Enhancement Specialist
Frappier Acceleration Sports Training Center
01.1999 - 01.2003
- Responsible for ACL Bridge Program: an eight-week ACL rehabilitation program
- Perform physical assessment and performance testing for athletes
- Design, implement and modify performance enhancement programs for athletes including plyometric drills, treadmill running, weight training, and ground-based programs
Adjunct Faculty
Presentation College
01.2000 - 01.2001
Athletic Trainer
Avera St. Luke’s
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Provided Athletic Training services to Presentation College Athletics on a daily basis and coverage for all home sporting events
- Provided weekly Athletic Training services to six area high schools as part of an outreach program
Athletic Trainer
Southeast Medical Center
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Provided outreach athletic training services to area high schools
- Home and away event coverage
- Assisted with Out-Patient Physical Therapy on a daily basis
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Education
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND12.2008
Master of Science - Education
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND12.2003
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND05.1996
Honors and Awards
- Hall of Fame Inductee, North Dakota Athletic Trainers’ Association, 2024
- Honorary Tornado Award, Oakes Public School, 2023
- Excellence in Leadership Award, NATA State Association Advisory Committee, 2022
- Athletic Trainer Service Award, National Athletic Trainers’ Association, 2019
- Exceptional Contribution to Service/Outreach, NDSU, 2019
- Athletic Trainer of the Year, North Dakota Athletic Trainers’ Association, 2018
- Service Award, North Dakota Athletic Trainers’ Association, 2012
- MAATA Post-Graduate Scholarship Recipient, 2002
Certification
- Mental Health First Aid Training, 2018, 2021
- Gratson Technique Specialist, 2015
- American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers Instructor, 2011
- Cincinnati Sportsmetrics Certification, 2008
- FiTour Primary Pilates Specialist, 2007
- Certified Athletic Trainer, 1996
Affiliations
- North Dakota Athletic Trainers Association, Executive Director/State Rep, 2019-present
- National Athletic Trainers’ Association, 1994-present
- Mid-American Athletic Trainer’s Association, 1994-present
Scholarly Activity
Majority of articles were co-authored with students in conjunction with capstone experience to facilitate and encourage the research process within the athletic training profession.
- David, S. L. and Saarinen, H., Hohman, A., German, N. (2023) Using Interprofessional Education to Prepare Healthcare Professionals for Practice. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4341158 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4341158
- Robinson, N, David, S., German, N., & Swenson, (2021). The Clinical Relevance of the Accessory Peroneus Quartus in a Male Division I Collegiate Track Athlete. International journal of Athletic Therapy and Training, 27 (1). 17-19.
- Vander Wal, D., Potter, B., David, S. L., & German, N. (2021). Internal Bracing Augmentation of the Ulnar Collateral Ligament on a Level 10 Competitive Gymnast: A Case Study. International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training, 26 (5), 251-256.
- Conant, B. German, N. & David, S. (2018). The Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma for Conservative Treatment of Partial Ulnar Collateral Ligament Tears. The Journal of Sports Rehabilitation, 29 (4), 509-514.
- Ankenbauer, M. & German, N. (2018). Tibial Tuberosity Fracture in a Male Adolescent Football Player. Athletic Training & Sports Health Care, 12 (1), 45-47.
- Krogh E., German, N., Knutson Bueling, R., Woken, K. (2017). Simultaneous bilateral femoral stress reactions in a healthy adolescent female runner. Journal of the Louisiana Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 81 (1), 12-16.
- Johnson Krug, R. Strand, B., German, N. (2017). A Review of Burnout Concerns in Athletic Trainers. Future Focus, 38 (2) 13-22.
- Macaronas, E., David, SL, & German, N. (in press). A case of Morel Lavallée lesion of the lower leg: A case report. International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training.
- Jorgenson, T. & German, N. (2017) Conservative Treatment of Bilateral Capitellar Osteochondritis Dissecans in a Female Adolescent Gymnast. NDATA Symposium. [Poster]
- Krogh, E. & German, N. (2017) Simultaneous Bilateral Femoral Stress Reactions in a Health Adolescent Female Runner. NDATA Symposium. [Poster]
- Schmit, K. & German, N. (2017) Avulsed Upper Trapezius from Distal Clavicle in a Collegiate Football Player. NDATA Symposium. [Poster]
- Sperle, J. & German, N. (2017). Vestibular and Ocular Motor Assessment in the Concussed Athlete: A Critically Appraised Topic. NDATA Symposium. [Poster]
- Wolf, J. & German, N. (2017). Case Report: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome From Cervical Rib in Collegiate Softball Pitcher. NDATA Symposium. [Poster]
- Lindstrom, A. & German, N. (2016). Conservative versus surgical treatment of femoral-Acetabular impingement: A critically appraised topic. Annual HDE Research Showcase. [Poster].
- Krueger, H. & German, N. (2016). The effectiveness of the Y balance test versus the star excursion test: A critically appraised topic. Annual HDE Research Showcase. [Poster].
- Kleppe, N. & German, N. (2016). Rectus abdominus and external oblique tear in a collegiate volleyball player. Mid-America Athletic Trainer’s Association Annual Symposium, St. Louis Missouri [Poster presentation].
- Wambheim, S., David, S., & German, N. (2015) The rare presence of an accessory soleus muscle strain in a male division I collegiate track sprinter. 66th NATA Clinical Symposium and AT Expo. St Louis Missouri. [Free Communications Poster Presentation]
- Hulm, C. & German, N. (2015). Cervical fracture of the C5 vertebrae in a high school football player. Annual HDE Research Showcase. [Poster].
- Koehn, N. & German, N. (2015). Rare occurrence of os trigonum syndrome in a female division I collegiate athlete. Annual HDE Research Showcase. [Poster].
- Lambrecht, C. & German, N. (2015). The rare primary proximal upper extremity deep vein thrombosis in a male division I collegiate football player. Annual HDE Research Showcase. [Poster]
- Meyer, E.. & German, N. (2015). A male athlete with foot drop. Annual HDE Research Showcase. [Poster]
- Taylor, S & German, N. (2015). The presence of osteochondritis dissecans of the humeral capitellum in an adolescent gymnast. Annual HDE Research Showcase, [Poster].
- Wambheim, S., David, S., & German, N. (2015) The rare presence of an accessory soleus muscle strain in a male division I collegiate track sprinter. Annual HDE Research Showcase. [Poster].
- Borowski, M. & German, N. (2014). Acetabular labral tear as result of femoracetabular impingement in a collegiate baseball player. Annual HDE Research Showcase. [Poster].
- Fosness, K. & German, N. (2014). Salter Harris II fracture of the distal tibia and spiral fibular fracture with anterior distal tibial growth plate dislocation in an adolescent gymnast: A case study. Annual HDE Research Showcase. [Poster].
- Kleppe, N. & German, N. (2014). Rectus abdominus and external oblique tears in a collegiate volleyball player. Annual HDE Research Showcase. [Poster].
- Moberg, M. & German, N. (2014). The effectiveness of short-term immobilization after surgical treatment of Achilles tendon rupture. Annual HDE Research Showcase. [Poster].
- Golly, H., Eighmy, M., Stammen, R., German, N., Hansen, P. (2013). A descriptive study of athletic training education programs based on findings on CAATE standard H and program evaluation. Research poster presented at the Big Sky Sports Medicine Conference.
- Thon, S., Hansen, P. Rhee, Y., German, N. (2012). Learning styles: Differences in undergraduate versus graduate entry level athletic training students. Research poster presented at the North Dakota Athletic Trainer’s Association Annual Meeting.
Presentations
- German, N. Preventing Lower Extremity Injuries. North Dakota High School Coaches Association. July, 22, 2018. Fargo, ND [Presenter]
- German, N. Lower Extremity Taping Techniques. North Dakota High School Coaches Association. July, 22, 2018. Fargo, ND [Presenter]
- Ankenbauer, M. & German, N. Tibial Tuberosity Fracture in a Male Adolescent Football Player. Mid-America Athletic Trainer’s Association Annual Symposium. March, 14-15, 2017. La Vista, NE [Poster]
- German N. Introduction to Graston Technique® North Dakota Athletic Trainers’ Association Clinical Symposium. Fargo ND, April 22, 2017 [Presenter]
Timeline
Dual Credit Instructor
Oakes Public School/NDSCS
08.2024 - 05.2025
Adjunct Faculty
North Dakota State College of Science
01.2024 - Current
Adjunct Faculty
North Dakota State University
08.2022 - 05.2023
Athletic Trainer
Sanford Health
09.2021 - Current
Interim Substitute Teacher
Oakes Elementary
10.2020 - Current
Paraprofessional Educator
Sheyenne Valley Special Education Unit
08.2020 - Current
Associate Professor of Practice/Program Director
North Dakota State University
07.2015 - 08.2020
Assistant Professor of Practice (Clinical Education Coordinator)
North Dakota State University
07.2011 - 07.2015
Associate Director of Sports Medicine
NDSU Department of Athletics
01.2003 - 01.2011
Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer
North Dakota State University
01.2001 - 01.2003
Adjunct Faculty
Presentation College
01.2000 - 01.2001
Performance Enhancement Specialist
Frappier Acceleration Sports Training Center
01.1999 - 01.2003
Athletic Trainer
Avera St. Luke’s
01.1999 - 01.2001
Athletic Trainer
Southeast Medical Center
01.1996 - 01.1998
Master of Science - Education
North Dakota State University
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
North Dakota State University
Doctor of Philosophy - Education
North Dakota State University
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