Athletic Trainers (Presenter Name and Credentials Here)

Athletic Trainers (Presenter Name and Credentials Here)

Who are Athletic Trainers?

Who are Athletic Trainers? 70% of athletic trainers (ATs) have a master’s degree or higher To be certified (ATC), a candidate must: – Graduate from an accredited athletic training program – Pass the Board of Certification (BOC) exam

Who are Athletic Trainers? Regulated in 49 states and the District of Columbia – Efforts continue to add licensure in CA

Athletic Trainers vs Personal Trainers

Athletic Trainers vs Personal Trainers Athletic Trainers – High qualified, multi-skilled health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to provide medical services. Personal Trainers – Non-medical professionals who develop, monitor and change an individual’s fitness program to help them reach their goals.

Athletic Trainers vs Personal Trainers Athletic Trainers – Must have a degree from an accredited athletic training program. – Must pass a certification exam. Personal Trainers – May or may not have advanced degree in health sciences. – May or may not need to take a certification exam.

What Services Do Athletic Trainers Provide?

What Services do Athletic Trainers Provide? https://vimeo.com/172768759

What Injuries/Illnesses do Athletic Trainers Treat?

Athletic Trainers Reduce Risk Preventative Services Clinical Examination and Diagnosis Therapeutic Intervention Emergency Care Rehabilitation of Injuries and Medical Conditions

Athletic Trainers Reduce Risk Also on AtYourOwnRisk.org Resources Including: – Injury Statistics – Detailed Infographics – Case Studies on the Efficacy of ATs – Risk Assessment Quizzes

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