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Athletic Training Program
To inquire about this program:
D.C. Cobler | 276.944.6589 | Email
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Athletic training is recognized by the American Medical Association as an allied health care profession. With more emphasis on preventative care in today's health care environment, the role of athletic trainers is becoming increasingly important in preventing, assessing, and rehabilitating sports injuries.
The Board of Certification (BOC) is the official certification agency for athletic trainers. Anyone wishing to become a BOC-certified athletic trainer must graduate from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). In response, Emory & Henry has obtained CAATE accreditation and is one of a small number of educational institutions with this designation. Through a blend of classroom instruction and clinical experience, the program teaches the prevention, management and rehabilitation of athletes' injuries and illnesses. Our faculty offers exciting opportunities and challenges in a demanding but rewarding curriculum.
If you are interested in the Athletic Training Education program, please fill out our prospective student questionnaire.
Career Opportunities
Under the direction of a licensed physician and in cooperation with other allied health personnel, BOC-certified athletic trainers function as integral members of the athletic health care team in secondary schools, colleges and universities, sports medicine clinics, hospitals, professional sports programs, and other athletic health care settings.
Athletic training is a growing profession providing a wide selection of career opportunities. Students may also enter the athletic training program as a pre-physical therapy option. The following are some settings in which athletic trainers may find employment:
Secondary Schools. Public and private secondary schools offer special job opportunities for athletic trainers. Athletic trainers with teaching certificates are often in greater demand because of the dual certification. Students may opt for an additional year after graduation to obtain their teacher certification. Many athletic trainers in this setting also teach classes in various academic subjects.
Colleges and Universities. Athletic trainers' jobs in colleges generally fall into two categories: athletic department staff assignment and teacher/athletic trainer.
Professional Sports. In this setting athletic trainers work in one sport, such as football, baseball, basketball, hockey, or soccer. Although the teams operate only a few months of the year, athletic trainers work year around in conditioning and rehabilitation.
Sports Medicine Clinics. This fast-growing setting provides athletic trainers the opportunity to work with a number of different health care professionals and a diverse patient population. A number of these clinics also provide athletic training services for secondary schools.
Other possible athletic training employment opportunities include corporate health programs, health clubs, and clinical and industrial health care programs.
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Admissions inquiries
Office of Admissions
800.848.5493
Email: ehadmiss@ehc.edu
Degrees Offered:
BA
BS
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