What is an athletic trainer?
The certified athletic trainer is a qualified health care professional educated and experienced in the management of health care problems associated with physical activity. Specifically, the Athletic Trainer specializes in six practice areas or performance domains established by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (NATABOC)
Prevention of Injuries
Recognition, evaluation and assessment of injuries
Immediate care of athletic injuries
Treatment, rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries
Health care administration
Professional development and responsibility
Athletic trainers also receive formal instruction in some of the areas such as first aid and emergency care, human anatomy, nutrition, pharmacology etc. No certain areas of specialization except at high levels where trainers specialize by sport.
Trainers help athletes prevent and recover from sports injuries. Trainers work......
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