Athletic Training
About Athletic Training
- Download an Athletic Training Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Download a Printable Brochure (PDF)
- Download an overview of the education and credentialing
process for entry-level athletic trainers (PDF) - Download FACTS About Certified Athletic Trainers and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (PDF)
- Download a comparison of Athletic Trainers vs. Personal Trainers (PDF)
An Athletic Trainer is:
- an allied health professional who works under the direction/supervision of a licensed physician to provide health care to athletes.
The Role of an Athletic Trainer is:
- Prevention of injuries
- Recognition/Evaluation of injuries
- Management/Treatment/Disposition of injuries
- Rehabilitation
- Organization & Administration
Education & Counseling Criteria for National Certification:
- College degree with core/section requirements fulfilled
- Proof of current First Aid Certification or EMT equivalent
- Proof of current Basic CPR Certification
- Successful Completion of NATABOC Exam & application
- Clinical Supervision hours (minimum 2 years)
Criteria for State Licensure:
- NATABOC Certification
- Meet all State Licensure Requirements
Athletic Trainers Provide:
- On site evaluation & treatment for the injured athlete
- Immediate first aid care
- Follow-up rehabilitation care
- Health Professional Resource person available to athlete
- Specific conditioning programs for injury prevention
Employment Opportunities:
- High School with/without teaching responsibilities, including Full Time Athletic Trainer, Part time Athletic Trainer, Teacher-Athletic Trainer, Substitute Athletic Trainer, Administrative Assistant-Athletic Trainer, Nurse Office-Athletic Trainer
- College & University
- Professional Teams
- The most common employment settings include work in secondary schools, colleges, clinics, and professional sports, however, licensed athletic trainers may work in any setting under the supervision of a NJ licensed physician.
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