Athletic Training as a Career
Considering your future? Do you enjoy science/anatomy, sports, working with people? Athletic training might be for you.
What is an ATHLETIC TRAINER ? It's an allied health professional recognized by the American Medical Association. An athletic trainer (AT) is an expert at recognizing, treating and preventing musculoskeletal injuries. AT's meet qualifications set by the Board of Certification, Inc., and adhere to the requirements of a state licensing board. AT's practice under the direction of a physician and are a health care professional recognized by the American Medical Association. Check out this link to the National Athletic Trainers Association -http://www.nata.org/about_at/whatisat.htm
REQUIREMENTS:
~ Must obtain, at minimum, a bachelor's degree in athletic training
~ Must pass a comprehensive exam to earn the ATC credential
~ Must keep their knowledge and skills current by participating in continuing education
~ Must adhere to standards of professional practice set by one national certifying agency and to a national code of ethics
DAILY DUTIES:
~ Provide physical medicine and rehabilitation services
~ Prevent, evaluate, treat and rehabilitate acute and chronic injuries
~ Coordinate care with physicians and other health care professionals
~ Work in schools, colleges/universities, professional sports, clinics, hospitals, corporations, industry, military, performing arts
Check out the sites below for information on universities in NJ that offer the approved curriculum, and contact information. Some of our local schools offer a great curriculum and experiences to prepare you for certification and a career in athletic training. If you want to go away to school - check out the link for out-of-state programs.
What is an ATHLETIC TRAINER ? It's an allied health professional recognized by the American Medical Association. An athletic trainer (AT) is an expert at recognizing, treating and preventing musculoskeletal injuries. AT's meet qualifications set by the Board of Certification, Inc., and adhere to the requirements of a state licensing board. AT's practice under the direction of a physician and are a health care professional recognized by the American Medical Association. Check out this link to the National Athletic Trainers Association -http://www.nata.org/about_at/whatisat.htm
REQUIREMENTS:
~ Must obtain, at minimum, a bachelor's degree in athletic training
~ Must pass a comprehensive exam to earn the ATC credential
~ Must keep their knowledge and skills current by participating in continuing education
~ Must adhere to standards of professional practice set by one national certifying agency and to a national code of ethics
DAILY DUTIES:
~ Provide physical medicine and rehabilitation services
~ Prevent, evaluate, treat and rehabilitate acute and chronic injuries
~ Coordinate care with physicians and other health care professionals
~ Work in schools, colleges/universities, professional sports, clinics, hospitals, corporations, industry, military, performing arts
Check out the sites below for information on universities in NJ that offer the approved curriculum, and contact information. Some of our local schools offer a great curriculum and experiences to prepare you for certification and a career in athletic training. If you want to go away to school - check out the link for out-of-state programs.
NATA - National Athletic Trainer's Association http://www.nata.org
NCATA - North Carolina Athletic Trainers' Association http://www.ncathletictrainer.org/latestinfonews.html
Athletic Training/Sports Medicine Colleges/University's Programs in NC
http://www.citytowninfo.com/employment/athletic-trainers/north-carolina
OUT OF STATE PROGRAMS http://www.caate.net/imis15/CAATE/Accredited_Programs/Core/directory.aspx?hkey=b91f27b1-2a93-4ed1-b1e6-55cc82ac0fc3 Select state and UND (undergrad) and hit FILTER
NCATA - North Carolina Athletic Trainers' Association http://www.ncathletictrainer.org/latestinfonews.html
Athletic Training/Sports Medicine Colleges/University's Programs in NC
http://www.citytowninfo.com/employment/athletic-trainers/north-carolina
OUT OF STATE PROGRAMS http://www.caate.net/imis15/CAATE/Accredited_Programs/Core/directory.aspx?hkey=b91f27b1-2a93-4ed1-b1e6-55cc82ac0fc3 Select state and UND (undergrad) and hit FILTER
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