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To
be a successful Athletic Trainer you should:
- Be willing to work flexible hours.
- Be willing to do some traveling.
- Have outstanding interpersonal skills.
- Be able to handle emergency situations.
- Have excellent communication skills.
- Be flexible and creative in finding best solutions.
- Be able to learn to use new equipment and perform
new tasks.
- Be able to see small differences.
- Be able to work with patience and understanding.
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| What
type of education and/or training do I need?
A bachelor's degree is required. Many athletic trainers
earn advanced degrees. The National Athletic Trainers
Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) must certify
athletic
trainers after they have graduated from an approved university
and successfully completed a certification exam. |
| Do
I need a license or certification for this career?
Licensure is not required in the State of Connecticut,
but is required in most other states. |
| Where
can I get more information? National Athletic
Trainers Association
2952 Stemmons Freeway
Dallas TX, 75247
(800) TRY-NATA
nata.org |
| What
is the salary for this career? $37,819-$56,847
(Source: monster.com) |
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| What
will my job be like? Athletic trainers provide
health care services to athletes and other physically
active individuals. To help athletes prevent injuries,
certified athletic trainers develop conditioning and nutrition
programs. When injuries occur, athletic trainers conduct
the initial evaluation and supervise treatment and rehabilitation
under the direction of a physician. |
| Where
could I work? Athletic trainers may be employed
by middle schools or high schools, colleges, universities,
professional athletic teams, sports medicine clinics,
hospitals, health clubs, or corporate health programs. |
| What
is the future of this career? The profession
of athletic trainer is thriving in all settings. |
Where
can I get the education and/or training?
- Central Connecticut State University, New Britain
- Mitchell College, New London
- Quinnipiac University, New Haven
- Sacred Heart University, Fairfield
- Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven
- University of Connecticut, Storrs
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