Athletic Trainers Career

Athletic Trainers

The main tasks and work activities of Athletic Trainers are to analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals, operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment, treat patients using physical therapy techniques, evaluate patient functioning, capabilities, or health. In general, for the Athletic Trainers, active Listening, monitoring, critical Thinking, speaking and other 15 skills are required.

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General Job Description and Education/Training Levels for Athletic Trainers

Most of Athletic Trainers occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree). You can check detailed job description, required skiils, activities, and more detailed description at Athletic Trainers tasks, skills, and ability page.

The following graph shows the percentage of earned degrees held by Athletic Trainers occupational group.

Less than a High School Diploma

0.00%

High School Diploma (or the equivalent)

0.00%

Post-Secondary Certificate

0.00%

Some College Courses

0.00%

Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)

0.00%

Bachelor's Degree and Above

100.00%

Vocational Programs for Athletic Trainers Career

2 vocational programs are closely related to the Athletic Trainers occupation - Physical Fitness Technician and Athletic Training, Trainer. You can check the schools offering the programs with tuition, length of study, and earning information.

Physical Fitness Technician

A program that prepares individuals for employment in health and fitness clubs, wellness centers, public and private recreation facilities, hospitals and corporate fitness programs where they will perform a variety of instructional and administrative duties. Includes instruction in human anatomy and physiology, fitness techniques, exercise science, personal training, nutrition, and customer service

Average Program Tuition & Fees: $11,851

Average Program Length: 546 Contact Hours

Average Completion Time: 6.80 Months

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Athletic Training/Trainer

A program that prepares individuals to work in consultation with, and under the supervision of physicians to prevent and treat sports injuries and associated conditions. Includes instruction in the identification, evaluation, and treatment of athletic injuries and illnesses; first aid and emergency care; therapeutic exercise; anatomy and physiology; exercise physiology; kinesiology and biomechanics; nutrition; sports psychology; personal and community health; knowledge of various sports and their biomechanical and physiological demands; and applicable professional standards and regulations

Average Program Tuition & Fees: $16,150

Average Program Length: 430 Contact Hours

Average Completion Time: 14.50 Months

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Schools for Athletic Trainers Occupation

The following schools offer the vocational programs and courses for preparing Athletic Trainers. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.

Pasadena, CA

American Fitness and Nutrition Academy

Private, Less than 2 years, Offering 2 programs to 25 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $11,327