Certification Athletic Training

Certification Athletic Training

 Certification Athletic Training - What is an Athletic Trainer?

BOC Certified ATs are healthcare professionals who collaborate with physicians to optimize activity and participation of patients and clients. Athletic training encompasses the prevention, diagnosis and intervention of emergency, acute and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations and disabilities. Athletic training is recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) as a healthcare profession.

Certification Athletic Training Practice Domains

Certification Exam: The following domains are in effect as of the April 2011 exam
Recertification: The following domains are in effect for continuing education as of January 1, 2012

• Injury/Illness Prevention and Wellness Protection
• Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis
• Immediate and Emergency Care
• Treatment and Rehabilitation
• Organizational and Professional Health and Well-being

Professional Preparation

Students become eligible for BOC certification through an athletic training degree program (Bachelor’s or entry-level Master’s) accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Students engage in rigorous classroom study and clinical education in a variety of practice settings such as high schools, colleges/universities, hospitals, emergency rooms, physician offices and healthcare clinics over the course of the degree program. Students enrolled in their final semester are eligible to apply for the BOC exam.

Employers of Athletic Training Services

• Professional and Collegiate Sports
• Secondary and Intermediate Schools
• Sports Medicine Clinics
• Hospital ER and Rehab Clinics
• Occupational Settings
• Fitness Centers
• Physician Offices

NATA's Guide to Athletic Training Services

Certification Athletic Training