Athletic Training

Athletic trainers are unique health care providers and an essential member of any health care team skilled to prevent injury and illness.

Athletic training uses a medical model for professional education that includes both didactic and clinical education

There are a variety of ways for students to pursue Athletic Training as a career

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Pathway to Athletic Training

Athletic Trainers typically need a degree from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
Athletic trainer master’s programs generally require completion of coursework in science and health.
Master's degree programs have classroom and clinical components and include instruction in areas such as injury prevention, therapeutic modalities, and nutrition.

The Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC) offers the certification examination for licensing athletic trainers.
Certification requires:
- graduating from a CAATE-accredited program
- passing the BOC exam.
To maintain certification, athletic trainers must adhere to the BOC Standards of Professional Practice and take continuing education courses.

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