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Kallen
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Waimea, HI
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How do I get people to train with me ?
I'm a freshman whos really interested in the career Athletic Trainer.
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Debbie Morton
Business Consulting
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Phoenix, Arizona
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Debbie’s Answer
Hi Kallen! Great Occupation!
For future references check out bls.gov for occupational outlook information.
Athletic trainers specialize in preventing, diagnosing, and treating muscle and bone injuries and illnesses.
Duties
Athletic trainers typically do the following:
Apply protective or injury-preventive devices, such as tape, bandages, and braces.
Recognize and evaluate injuries.
Provide first aid or emergency care.
Develop and carry out rehabilitation programs for injured athletes.
Plan and implement comprehensive programs to prevent injury and illness among athletes.
Perform administrative tasks, such as keeping records and writing reports on injuries and treatment programs.
Athletic trainers work with people of all ages and all skill levels, from young children to soldiers and professional athletes. Athletic trainers are usually one of the first healthcare providers on the scene when injuries occur on the field. They work under the direction of a licensed physician and with other healthcare providers, often discussing specific injuries and treatment options or evaluating and treating patients, as directed by a physician. Some athletic trainers meet with a team physician or consulting physician regularly.
An athletic trainer’s administrative responsibilities may include regular meetings with an athletic director or another administrative officer to deal with budgets, purchasing, policy implementation, and other business-related issues. Athletic trainers plan athletic programs that are compliant with federal and state regulations; for example, they may ensure a football program adheres to laws related to athlete concussions.
Athletic trainers should not be confused with fitness trainers and instructors, which include personal trainers.
For future references check out bls.gov for occupational outlook information.
Athletic trainers specialize in preventing, diagnosing, and treating muscle and bone injuries and illnesses.
Duties
Athletic trainers typically do the following:
Apply protective or injury-preventive devices, such as tape, bandages, and braces.
Recognize and evaluate injuries.
Provide first aid or emergency care.
Develop and carry out rehabilitation programs for injured athletes.
Plan and implement comprehensive programs to prevent injury and illness among athletes.
Perform administrative tasks, such as keeping records and writing reports on injuries and treatment programs.
Athletic trainers work with people of all ages and all skill levels, from young children to soldiers and professional athletes. Athletic trainers are usually one of the first healthcare providers on the scene when injuries occur on the field. They work under the direction of a licensed physician and with other healthcare providers, often discussing specific injuries and treatment options or evaluating and treating patients, as directed by a physician. Some athletic trainers meet with a team physician or consulting physician regularly.
An athletic trainer’s administrative responsibilities may include regular meetings with an athletic director or another administrative officer to deal with budgets, purchasing, policy implementation, and other business-related issues. Athletic trainers plan athletic programs that are compliant with federal and state regulations; for example, they may ensure a football program adheres to laws related to athlete concussions.
Athletic trainers should not be confused with fitness trainers and instructors, which include personal trainers.
I appreciate this, thank you for the advice.
Kallen
Maureen Cooper
Sr Analyst-Payments
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Marietta, Georgia
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Maureen’s Answer
Hey Kallen - my sister and brother were both athletic trainers and loved it.
My brother started his freshman year in high school by talking with athletic trainers at our local high school to see if he could volunteer and shadow the athletic trainers to get on the job experience. This gave my brother the opportunity to experience the life of an athletic trainer to see if that was really what he wanted to do before enrolling in a formal college program to obtain the required bachelor's degree and certificates.
My sister was able to use her medical background, certifications, license etc. to also be an athletic trainer on her son's high school football team.
After a high school education, the typical pathway to becoming an athletic trainer includes:
Obtaining a bachelor’s degree (common majors are athletic training and exercise science)
Graduating from a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Trainer Education (CAATE)-accredited athletic training education program
Passing the certification exam conducted by the Board of Certification to become a certified athletic trainer, or ATC
Another option to explore in in Texas - which is currently the only state that offers an avenue to the athletic training profession with only a bachelor’s degree through an Apprenticeship Program regulated by The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
My brother started his freshman year in high school by talking with athletic trainers at our local high school to see if he could volunteer and shadow the athletic trainers to get on the job experience. This gave my brother the opportunity to experience the life of an athletic trainer to see if that was really what he wanted to do before enrolling in a formal college program to obtain the required bachelor's degree and certificates.
My sister was able to use her medical background, certifications, license etc. to also be an athletic trainer on her son's high school football team.
After a high school education, the typical pathway to becoming an athletic trainer includes:
Obtaining a bachelor’s degree (common majors are athletic training and exercise science)
Graduating from a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Trainer Education (CAATE)-accredited athletic training education program
Passing the certification exam conducted by the Board of Certification to become a certified athletic trainer, or ATC
Another option to explore in in Texas - which is currently the only state that offers an avenue to the athletic training profession with only a bachelor’s degree through an Apprenticeship Program regulated by The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Maureen Cooper
Sr Analyst-Payments
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Marietta, Georgia
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Maureen’s Answer
Hey Kallen - my sister and brother were both athletic trainers and loved it.
My brother started his freshman year in high school by talking with athletic trainers at our local high school to see if he could volunteer and shadow the athletic trainers to get on the job experience. This gave my brother the opportunity to experience the life of an athletic trainer to see if that was really what he wanted to do before enrolling in a formal college program to obtain the required bachelor's degree and certificates.
My sister was able to use her medical background, certifications, license etc. to also be an athletic trainer on her son's high school football team.
After a high school education, the typical pathway to becoming an athletic trainer includes:
Obtain a bachelor’s degree (common majors are athletic training and exercise science)
Graduate from a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Trainer Education (CAATE)-accredited athletic training education program
Pass the certification exam conducted by the Board of Certification to become a certified athletic trainer, or ATC
Another option to explore in in Texas - which is currently the only state that offers an avenue to the athletic training profession with only a bachelor’s degree through an Apprenticeship Program regulated by The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
My brother started his freshman year in high school by talking with athletic trainers at our local high school to see if he could volunteer and shadow the athletic trainers to get on the job experience. This gave my brother the opportunity to experience the life of an athletic trainer to see if that was really what he wanted to do before enrolling in a formal college program to obtain the required bachelor's degree and certificates.
My sister was able to use her medical background, certifications, license etc. to also be an athletic trainer on her son's high school football team.
After a high school education, the typical pathway to becoming an athletic trainer includes:
Maureen recommends the following next steps:
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