MINIMUM EDUCATION/CERTIFICA TION FOR ATHLETIC TRAINERS KTGAHZ-JI4CCNMBVQW&SAFE=ACTIVE

- CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINING STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FROM AN ACCREDITED ATHLETIC TRAINING EDUCATION PROGRAM - THEY MUST PASS A NATIONAL CERTIFICATION EXAM AND/OR MEET ACCREDITING REQUIREMENTS - AFTER CERTIFICATION 70% OF TRAINERS GO ON TO EARN GRADUATE DEGRESS IN REALATED FIELDS

FOUNDATION COURSES Human Physiology Human Anatomy Exercise Physiology Kinesiology/Biomechanics Nutrition Therapeutic Modalities Acute Care of Injury and Illness Statistics and Research Design Strength Training and Reconditioning

PROFESSIONAL COURSES – CONTENT AREAS Risk Management and Injury/Illness Prevention Pathology of Injury/Illness Assessment of Injury/Illness General Medical Conditions and Disabilities Therapeutic Exercise Healthcare Administration Weight Management and Body Composition Psychosocial Intervention and Referral Medical Ethics and Legal Issues Pharmacology Professional Development and Responsibilities

STUDENTS ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A MINIMUM OF TWO YEARS OF ACADEMIC CLINICAL EDUCATION Possible Venues College and Universities Athletic Training Rooms or Health Centers Industrial Settings Secondary Schools Hospitals Professional Sports Olympic Sports Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy Clinics

TYPICALLY STUDENTS COMPLETE GENERAL ED. AND PREREQUISITE COURSES IN THE 1 ST -2 ND YEARS OF A PROGRAM - MOST PROGRAMS REQUIRE AN APPLICATION PROCESS BASED ON - GRADES - PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE - LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION - FORMAL INTERVIEW

- ONCE STUDENTS HAVE COMPLETED THE UNDERGRAD REQUIREMENTS THEY ARE THEN ELIGIBLE FOR THE CERTIFICATION EXAM (BOC) Board Of Certification Exam administrators Set the Continuing Educational Requirements Once students complete the exam they retain the title of ATC This is and entry level credential Usually they have to meet individual state licensing requirements

PERSONALITY TRAITS Athletic Trainers must Love ALL Sports Often you find your self working with sports you have no background in Must be able to work in different climate conditions Whiling to be physically active – good physical condition Whiling to work long hours Good written and oral communication skills

ATHLETIC TRAINERS ARE BOUND BY THE “CODE OF ETHICS” Ethical Behavior - assures high-quality healthcare; protects the rights, welfare and dignity of the public This is a standard that all Trainers strive for Intellectual Curiosity - trainers should be open and receptive to learning new ideas and techniques Ability to Empathize - allows trainers to cope with the athletes physical and psychological effects of injuries Sense of Humor - can help trainers survive the long days working in the challenging environments