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Athletic training
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Athletic Training is a specialization of sports medicine;
an implementation of injury prevention, emergency care, and rehabilitative procedures;
an individual that assumes responsibility for overseeing the total health care for the athlete;
athletic training provides a major link between the sports program and the medical community
The mission of the athletic training program is threefold.
First, is to develop the student into an educated and
experienced professional in the field of athletic training. The
program will prepare the student for BOC certification as an
athletic trainer and for entry into health related graduate
programs. The program will provide, through a liberal arts based
education, the didactic and clinical experiences required and
set forth by CAATE. Second, is to
provide the highest quality in health care involving prevention,
recognition, management, referral, and rehabilitation of
athletic injuries for the student -athletes participating in
CMU's intercollegiate athletic programs. Third, is to develop
and encourage a philosophy of sport that places a high value on
character, health and wellness
Athletic Training PowerPoint
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What skills can I expect to develop through this degree? |
- Pharmacological aspects of injury and illnesses
- General medical conditions and disabilities
- Nutritional aspects of injury and illness
- Acute care of injury and illness
- Assessment and evaluation
- Health care administration
- Professional development and responsibility
- Psychosocial intervention and referral
- Risk management and injury prevention
- Therapeutic exercise
- Therapeutic modalities
- Pathology of illness and injuries
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What I will learn |
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Majors in Athletic Training will possess athletic training entry-level
skills as identified by the (BOC)Role: risk management and injury
prevention, injury and illness pathology, assessment and evaluation of
injury and illness, acute care of injury and illnesses, functional
application of pharmacological agents used in treating injury,
therapeutic modalities to promote and improve healing, therapeutic
exercise programs, care of general medical conditions and disabilities,
nutritional aspects of injury and illness, care of psychosocial
problems, health care administration, and professional development and
responsibility. Majors will be able to use technology in managing
information and data specific to athletic training education and
service. Majors will obtain national certification from the BOC Exam.
Majors will develop skills necessary for a career in athletic training
or advanced graduate education. Majors will understand ethical
leadership, academic excellence, and social responsibility. Majors will
experience supervised situations that encourage common sense and promote
the application of problem-solving skills. Majors will experience
supervised situations that encourage the application of communication,
organization, and administration skills specific to athletic training
and other health care professions. Majors will put classroom and
laboratory knowledge into practical application and will understand
acceptable standards of ethical conduct and professionalism. Majors will
seek the highest quality in instruction, clinical experience, and
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What opportunities are there for internships or other hands-on learning experiences? |
Every CMU Athletic Training student is required to complete
900 hours of clinical experience with the CMU athletic teams at
home and away games.
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What are some possible entry-level careers with a degree in this
field? |
College/University Setting The primary responsibility of the athletic trainer is to
provide day-to-day services for collegiate sport teams. The athletic trainer will attend all home
and way games as agreed upon by the respective head coaches and/or athletic directors. The remaining
hours shall be spent in the rehabilitative facility.
Combination Teacher/Athletic Trainer:
A majority of colleges and universities now require a master’s degree for employment.
Most collegiate positions require the athletic trainer to teach as well as provide sport coverage.
High School Setting Certified athletic trainers provide “Athletic Training Services”
to student athletes under the direction of the team physician, or a written referral from a physician,
and in accordance with state athletic training practice act.
Professional Sports In this setting, certified athletic
trainers work only one sport, such as football, baseball, basketball, hockey or soccer. Although
teams operate only a few months per year, ATC’s work year-round conditioning and rehabilitating
athletes. Fewer jobs are available in this practice setting due to the limited number of teams.
Physician ExtenderThe athletic trainer serves as the liaison between
the patient, the medical doctor or their support staffs, and the medical assistant. Job duties include
following the patient from the time of his or her arrival to the time that the patients departs from t
he clinic. The athletic trainer shall ensure that all the patient’s and doctor’s needs are met to provide
the best physician/patient experience.
Clinic SettingThis growing setting provides certified athletic trainers the opportunity to work
with a number of different health care professionals and a diverse patient population. In addition to
athletic injury rehabilitation, many clinics provide athletic training services for secondary schools.
Salary Information |
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Other items to note |
Athletic Training Certification: Certification is
required in order to practice as an athletic trainer. A Bachelor of Science Degree in Athletic
Training is required in order to take the BOC certification test.
The Board of Certification test includes 3 different testing
areas:
- Written Exam
- An Oral/Practical Exam
- Written- Simulation Exam
National Athletic Trainers'
Association
Missouri Athletic Trainers'
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