1. Athletic Trainer
Brett Manion

2. Educational requirements
Bachelors degree at minimum: master degrees are common
State licensure from board of certification, Inc. required in most states.

3. Job duties
Conduct an initial assessment of an athletes injury or illness in order to provide emergency or continued care.
Care for athletic injuries using physical therapy equipment, techniques and medication.
Evaluate athletes readiness to play.
Asses and report the progress of recovering athletes to coaches and physicians.

4. Work setting Colleges & Universities Hospital & clinical
Occupational heath
Military
Performing arts
Professional sports

5. Compensation package Average salary: 39,600
Health insurance is payed for.
Tuition reimbursement
401(k) plan
Generous vacation, personal and sick pay

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