Athletic Trainers Education Bachelors Degree (Minimum) Athletic Training 70% - Masters NATABOC exam 750 Hours 360+ Accredited Undergraduate Programs Already have a degree? Entry Level Master Degrees Search for Masters Programs

ATC Salaries Occupational/Industrial $39,000 Secondary Schools $44,000 College/University/Pro ’ s: Varies Physician Offices $49,000 PT Clinics $44,000 Other $42,000

Athletic Trainers in the Workforce Occupational/Industrial Secondary Schools College/University/Pro ’ s Physician Offices PT Clinics Other 37% Growth 2008 – 2018 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Skills of the Athletic Trainer Medical Competencies – Injury Prevention – Injury Assessment – Injury Treatment – Injury Rehabilitation Time Management Research Critical Thinking Compassion Networking Communication Organization Finances Listening Skills

Occupational/Industrial Job Site Evaluations – Lifting Mechanics – Stretching/Warm-Up Before Shifts On-Site Rehab On-Site First Aide

Occupational/Industrial Benefits ½ of the Companies Reported # of Injuries Decreased by at least 50% Workers Comp Claims Decreased at 75% of the Companies 30% Reported $7 Return on Every $1 Spent – 100% Favorable Return

Secondary Schools You Are The ONLY One!!! Injury Assessment Rehabilitation of Injuries Injury Prevention Referral Of Injuries

College/University/Pro ’ s All of the Secondary School Jobs Travel Insurance Laundry Water Pressure

College/University/Pro ’ s Additional Resources – Team Physician – Staff of ATC’s – GA’s – Students

Olympic Venues

Physician Offices Initial Evaluations (Bump and Bruise) Rehabilitation Bracing Casting Return to Play

Physician Offices Cont. Benefits (University of Wisconsin) – Orthopedists 15-30% Increase in Patient Volumes – Primary Sports Med Physicians 10-20% Increase in Patient Volumes – $200,000 in Additional Billing

PT Clinics Rehabilitation – Laws of Each State Initial Evaluations (Bump and Bruise) Rehabilitation Bracing Casting Return to Play

PT Clinics Benefits – Timely and appropriate care of injured and ill athletes. – Professional group with common education interests and shared education resources. – Clinic Recognized by Community – Stable Hours for the ATC

TOSH Sports Medicine Olympic Recognition

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