Dr. Rick Loutsch

Director of Clinical Education

Education:
DAT, University of Idaho
M.S., B.S., University of Iowa

Rick Loutsch has served as the director of clinical education for the Northwestern College Physician Assistant Studies program since 2021. Prior to his work with the physician assistant program, Loutsch was the program director of the athletic training program where he formerly served as the clinical education coordinator.

Loutsch earned his B.S. in exercise science with an emphasis in athletic training from the University of Iowa. He holds an M.S. in exercise science from the University of Iowa as well as his Doctor of Athletic Training (DAT) from the University of Idaho. Along with his work at Northwestern, Loutsch previously worked as an athletic trainer with CNOS in Dakota Dunes, SD.

+Publications and presentations

Loutsch RA, Baker RT, May JM, & Nasypany AM. (2015). Reactive neuromuscular training results in immediate and long-term improvements of measures of hamstring flexibility: a case report. International Journal of Sport Physical Therapy, 10(3):371-377.

Baker RT, Warren L, Nasypany A, Bonser B, Hancock C, Hansberger B, Loutsch R, Stanford E, & Zeigel A. (June 2015). Apparent hamstring tightness: Removing stretching from your daily practice. Accepted Learning Lab at the National Athletic Trainers' Association 66th Clinical Symposia, St. Louis, MO.

Bonser, R. J., Hancock, C. L., Hansberger, B. L., Loutsch, R. A., Stanford, E. K., Zeigel, A. K., ... & Cheatham, S. (2016). Changes in Hamstring Range of Motion Following Neurodynamic Sciatic Sliders: A Critically Appraised Topic. Journal of sport rehabilitation, 1-16.

Hancock, C., Hansberger, B., Loutsch, R., Stanford, E., Zeigel, A., Bonser, R., ... & Nasypany, A. M. (2016). Changes in Hamstring Range of Motion Following Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching Compared With Static Stretching: A Critically Appraised Topic. International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training, 21(5), 1-7.

+Professional experience

Director of Clinical Education, Northwestern College PA Program

Athletic Training Program Director, Northwestern College

Athletic Training Program Clinical Education Coordinator, Northwestern College

Athletic Trainer, CNOS

BLS Instructor, American Heart Association

BOC Certified

Licensed Athletic Trainer - State of Iowa Board of Examiners

+Memberships

PAEA

NATA

Mid-America Athletic Trainers' Association

Iowa Athletic Trainers' Society