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

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

Pathway to Athletic Training

Education

  • 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.

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

  • 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.

Occupation Outlook

17%
Job Outlook 2021-2031
$55,000
Average Salary

Additional Resources

Recommended Readings
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Recommended Services for Athletic Training Students

  • Health Professions Advising
  • Health Professions Drop-ins
  • Personal Statement Review
  • Mock Interviews
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