What is athletic training?
Athletic
Training is an allied health profession who are multi-skilled at
providing health care to the physically active individuals. They provide
services that comprise prevention, examination, emergency care,
clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of
injuries and medical conditions. They collaborate with physicians and is
recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA)
as a health care profession. Certified athletic trainers work in a
variety of settings which include secondary schools, colleges &
universities, professional teams, sports medicine clinics, military and
corporate health programs.
What are the qualifications of a certified athletic trainer?
Certified
athletic trainers must obtain a bachelor’s of science degree from an
approved and accredited athletic training curriculum program. This
degree includes basic courses in human anatomy, exercise physiology,
basic first aid, biomechanics, and nutrition. The degree program also
includes more specialized courses in injury prevention & management,
injury evaluation & assessment, pharmacology, risk management, and
therapeutic modalities.
In order to be able to practice as
certified athletic trainers, these individuals must sit for the
certification exam after completing their degree. This exam is
administered by the Board of Certification. Once they pass the exam,
they are allowed to use the ATC credential, which signifies them as a
certified athletic trainer.
Related Links
National Athletic Trainers Association
http://www.nata.org/
Connecticut Athletic Trainers Association
https://cata45.wildapricot.org/