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12 Mar 12
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- A bachelor's degree is usually the minimum requirement, but many athletic trainers hold a master's or doctoral degree.
- Long hours, sometimes including nights and weekends, are common.
- Job prospects should be good in the healthcare industry and in high schools, but competition is expected for positions with professional and college sports teams.
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Most athletic trainers work in full-time positions, and typically receive benefits. The salary of an athletic trainer depends on experience and job responsibilities, and varies by job setting. Median annual wages for athletic trainers were $39,640 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent earned between $32,070 and $49,250. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $23,450, while the top 10 percent earned more than $60,960.
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Median annual wages for athletic trainers were $39,640 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent earned between $32,070 and $49,250. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $23,450, while the top 10 percent earned more than $60,960.
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29 Feb 12
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22 Feb 12
Briann MaleyThe salary of an athletic trainer depends on experience and job responsibilities, and varies by job setting. Median annual wages for athletic trainers were $39,640 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent earned between $32,070 and $49,250. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $23,450, while the top 10 percent earned more than $60,960.
Many employers pay for some of the continuing education required for athletic trainers to remain certified, although the amount covered varies from employer to employer. -
06 Dec 11
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- A bachelor's degree is usually the minimum requirement, but many athletic trainers hold a master's or doctoral degree.
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Long hours, sometimes including nights and weekends, are common
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Job prospects should be good in the healthcare industry and in high schools, but competition is expected for positions with professional and college sports teams
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Athletic trainers may work under the direction of a licensed physician, and in cooperation with other healthcare
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Athletic trainers in sports settings have schedules that are longer and more variable
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may work 60 to 70 hours a week
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a 40-hour to 50-hour work week
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During training camps, practices, and competitions, they may be required to work up to 12 hours a day
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There is some stress involved with being an athletic trainer
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Athletic trainers are responsible for their clients' health, and sometimes have to make quick decisions that could affect the health or career of their clients
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there were about 350 accredited undergraduate programs nationwide.
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almost 70 percent of athletic trainers have a master's degree or higher
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In 2009, 47 States required athletic trainers to be licensed or registered
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they need good social and communication skills
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manage difficult situations and the stress associated with them
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The demand for healthcare, with an emphasis on preventive care, should grow as the population ages and as a way to reduce healthcare costs
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Because of relatively low turnover, the settings with the best job prospects will be the ones that are expected to have the most job growth, primarily positions in the healthcare and fitness and recreational sports centers industries. Additional job opportunities may arise in elementary and secondary schools as more positions are created. Some of these positions also will require teaching responsibilities.
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This occupation is expected to continue to change over the next decade, including more administrative responsibilities, adapting to new technology, and working with larger populations, and jobseekers must be prepared to adapt to these changes.
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06 May 11
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02 May 11
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28 Feb 11
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many athletic trainers hold a master's or doctoral degree.
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bachelor's degree is usually the minimum requirement
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good in the healthcare industry
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Athletic trainers help prevent and treat injuries
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try to prevent injuries
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advising them on the proper use of equipment, exercises to improve balance and strength
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apply protective or injury-preventive devices such as tape, bandages, and braces.
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16,300 jobs in 2008
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23 Feb 11
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20 Dec 10
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A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required for almost all jobs as an athletic trainer.
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Formal education includes many science and health-related courses, such as human anatomy, physiology, nutrition, and biomechanics.
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almost 70 percent of athletic trainers have a master's degree or higher. Athletic trainers may need a master's or higher degree to be eligible for some positions
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some positions in high schools involve teaching along with athletic trainer responsibilities, a teaching certificate or license could be required
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47 States required athletic trainers to be licensed or registered; this requires certification from the Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC). For BOC certification, athletic trainers need a bachelor's or master’s degree
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07 Dec 10
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A bachelor's degree is usually the minimum requirement, but many athletic trainers hold a master's or doctoral degree
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A bachelor's degree is usually the minimum requirement, but many athletic trainers hold a master's or doctoral degree
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Their patients and clients include everyone from professional athletes to industrial workers
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Athletic trainers help prevent and treat injuries for people of all ages
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athletic trainers specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of muscle and bone injuries and illnesses
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Athletic trainers, as one of the first healthcare providers on the scene when injuries occur, must be able to recognize, evaluate, and assess injuries and provide immediate care when needed.
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Athletic trainers should not be confused with fitness trainers or personal trainers, who are not healthcare workers, but rather train people to become physically fit
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Athletic trainers try to prevent injuries by educating people on how to reduce their risk for injuries and by advising them on the proper use of equipment, exercises to improve balance and strength, and home exercises and therapy programs. They also help apply protective or injury-preventive devices such as tape, bandages, and braces.
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Athletic trainers may work under the direction of a licensed physician, and in cooperation with other healthcare providers
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Many athletic trainers work indoors most of the time; others, especially those in some sports-related jobs, spend much of their time working outdoors.
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The job also might require standing for long periods, working with medical equipment or machinery, and being able to walk, run, kneel, stoop, or crawl. Travel may be required
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Athletic trainers in nonsports settings generally have an established schedule—usually about 40 to 50 hours per week—with nights and weekends off.
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Schedules vary by work setting
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Athletic trainers working in hospitals and clinics may spend part of their time working at other locations doing outreach services.
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The most common outreach programs include conducting athletic training services and speaking at high schools, colleges, and commercial businesses.
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These athletic trainers must be present for team practices and competitions, which often are on evenings and weekends, and their schedules can change on short notice when games and practices have to be rescheduled
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Athletic trainers in sports settings have schedules that are longer and more variable
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In high schools, athletic trainers who also teach may work 60 to 70 hours a week, or more.
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. During the off-season, a 40-hour to 50-hour work week may be normal in most settings
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Athletic trainers for professional sports teams generally work the most hours per week.
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During training camps, practices, and competitions, they may be required to work up to 12 hours a day.
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The work of athletic trainers requires frequent interaction with others
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There is some stress involved with being an athletic trainer
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They consult with physicians as well as have frequent contact with athletes and patients to discuss and administer treatments, rehabilitation programs, injury-preventive practices, and other health-related issues.
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Athletic trainers are responsible for their clients' health, and sometimes have to make quick decisions that could affect the health or career of their clients
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Athletics trainers also can be affected by the pressure to win that is typical of competitive sports teams.
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In 2009, 47 States required athletic trainers to be licensed or hold some form of registration.
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A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required for almost all jobs as an athletic trainer.
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Formal education includes many science and health-related courses, such as human anatomy, physiology, nutrition, and biomechanics.
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Athletic trainers may need a master's or higher degree to be eligible for some positions, especially those in colleges and universities, and to increase their advancement opportunities.
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almost 70 percent of athletic trainers have a master's degree or higher
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For BOC certification, athletic trainers need a bachelor's or master’s degree from an accredited athletic training program and must pass a rigorous examination. To retain certification, credential holders must continue taking medical-related courses and adhere to the BOC standards of practice
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they need good social and communication skills.
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They should be able to manage difficult situations and the stress associated with them, such as when disagreements arise with coaches, patients, clients, or parents regarding suggested treatment.
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Athletic trainers also should be organized, be able to manage time wisely, be inquisitive, and have a strong desire to help people.
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Some athletic trainers advance by switching teams or sports to gain additional responsibility or pay.
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Assistant athletic trainers may become head athletic trainers and, eventually, athletic directors or physician, hospital or clinic practice administrators where they assume a management role
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Some athletic trainers move into sales and marketing positions, using their expertise to sell medical and athletic equipment.
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Most athletic trainer jobs are related to sports, although an increasing number also work in nonsports settings
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About 39 percent were found in public and private educational services, primarily in colleges, universities, and high schools.
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Another 38 percent of athletic trainers worked in healthcare, including jobs in hospitals, offices of physicians, and offices of other health practitioners.
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About 13 percent worked in fitness and recreational sports centers. Around 5 percent work in spectator sports.
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Employment of athletic trainers is projected to grow 37 percent from 2008 to 2018, much faster than the average for all occupations, because of their role in preventing injuries and reducing healthcare costs
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Increased licensure requirements and regulation has led to a greater acceptance of athletic trainers as qualified healthcare providers. As a result, third-party reimbursement is expected to continue to grow for athletic training services
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Athletic trainers will benefit from this expansion because they provide a cost-effective way to increase the number of health professionals in an office or other setting
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In addition, as more young athletes specialize in certain sports, there is increasing demand for athletic trainers to deal with repetitive stress injuries
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Because of relatively low turnover, the settings with the best job prospects will be the ones that are expected to have the most job growth, primarily positions in the healthcare and fitness and recreational sports centers industries
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Turnover among professional sports team athletic trainers is also limited. Many athletic trainers prefer to continue to work with the same coaches, administrators, and players when a good working relationship already exists.
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There are relatively few positions for professional and collegiate sports teams in comparison to the number of applicants
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There also are opportunities for athletic trainers to join the military, although they would not be classified as an athletic trainer
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Enlisted soldiers and officers who are athletic trainers are usually placed in another program, such as health educator or training specialist, in which their skills are useful.
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Most athletic trainers work in full-time positions, and typically receive benefits
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The salary of an athletic trainer depends on experience and job responsibilities, and varies by job setting
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Median annual wages for athletic trainers were $39,640 in May 2008
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The middle 50 percent earned between $32,070 and $49,250.
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The lowest 10 percent earned less than $23,450, while the top 10 percent earned more than $60,960.
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07 Dec 09
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14 Apr 09
Karlyse ThomasIntroduces athletic training to students
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09 Mar 09
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23 Oct 08
Allison TitreGood overview about the field of Athletic Training. Gives earnngs, job outlooks and more.
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Athletic trainers help prevent and treat injuries for people of all ages. Their clients include everyone from professional athletes to industrial workers. Recognized by the American Medical Association as allied health professionals, athletic trainers specialize in the prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries. Athletic trainers often are one of the first heath care providers on the scene when injuries occur, and therefore they must be able to recognize, evaluate, and assess injuries and provide immediate care when needed. They also are heavily involved in the rehabilitation and reconditioning of injuries. Athletic trainers should not be confused with fitness trainers or personal trainers, who are not health care workers, but rather train people to become physically fit. (Fitness workers are discussed elsewhere in the Handbook.)
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Education and training. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required for almost all jobs as an athletic trainer. In 2006, there were more than 350 accredited programs nationwide. Students in these programs are educated both in the classroom and in clinical settings. Formal education includes many science and health-related courses, such as human anatomy, physiology, nutrition, and biomechanics.
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12 Oct 07
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athletic trainers specialize in the prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries
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40 to 50 hours per week
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practices and games, which often are on evenings and weekends
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In high schools, athletic trainers who also teach may work at least 60 to 70
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