Athletic Training
The Career Center's Guide to Athletic Training
Looking for pre-requisite courses? Tips for getting hands-on clinical experience? Athletic Training school application prep and timeline suggestions? Look no further! Our Athletic Training Preparation Guide has all this and more.
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Pathway to Athletic Training
Education
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Athletic Trainers typically need a degree from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
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Athletic trainer master’s programs generally require completion of coursework in science and health.
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Master's degree programs have classroom and clinical components and include instruction in areas such as injury prevention, therapeutic modalities, and nutrition.
Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations
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The Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC) offers the certification examination for licensing athletic trainers.
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Certification requires:
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graduating from a CAATE-accredited program
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passing the BOC exam.
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To maintain certification, athletic trainers must adhere to the BOC Standards of Professional Practice and take continuing education courses.
Additional Resources
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Recommended Services for Athletic Training Students
- Health Professions Advising
- Health Professions Drop-ins
- Personal Statement Review
- Mock Interviews