Athletic trainer
Athletic Trainer
Athletic Trainer (pronunciation: ath-let-ic train-er) is a certified and licensed health care professional who practices in the field of sports medicine. Athletic trainers are often one of the first healthcare providers on the scene when injuries occur, and therefore must be able to recognize, evaluate, and assess injuries and provide immediate care when needed.
Etymology
The term "Athletic Trainer" originates from the words "Athletic", derived from the Greek word "Athlein" meaning "to compete for a prize", and "Trainer", which comes from the English word "Train", meaning "to teach or guide in a particular skill".
Role and Responsibilities
Athletic trainers are responsible for the prevention, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. They work in a variety of settings, including schools, colleges, professional sports teams, hospitals, rehabilitation clinics, and corporate settings.
Related Terms
- Sports Medicine: An area of medical practice concerned with the treatment of injuries resulting from physical activity.
- Physical Therapy: The treatment or management of physical disability, malfunction, or pain by exercise, massage, hydrotherapy, etc., without the use of medicines, surgery, or radiation.
- Rehabilitation: The process of helping an individual achieve the highest level of function, independence, and quality of life possible after injury or illness.
- Injury Prevention: Measures taken to prevent injuries or to limit their severity.
Education and Certification
Athletic trainers must graduate from an accredited baccalaureate or master’s program, and 70% of ATs have a master’s degree. To become certified athletic trainers, students must pass an exam that covers a variety of topics, including injury/illness prevention and wellness protection, clinical evaluation and diagnosis, immediate and emergency care, treatment and rehabilitation, and organizational and professional health and well-being.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Athletic trainer
- Wikipedia's article - Athletic trainer
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