Publication: Occupational Outlook Quarterly
Publication Date: 22-MAR-05
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Author: Lockard, C. Brett
Article Excerpt
You've probably seen athletic trainers rush to help injured athletes during sporting events. But that's not all that athletic trainers do.
Athletic trainers help prevent and treat injuries for people who are physically active. Their clients include everyone from professional athletes to industrial workers. Recognized by the American Medical Association as allied health professionals, athletic trainers specialize in the prevention, assessment, immediate care, and rehabilitation of injuries that result from physical activity.
You'll learn more about the occupation of athletic trainers on the following pages. This article describes their job duties, working conditions, employment and earnings, job outlook, training, and advancement. You'll also find suggestions for obtaining more information about the occupation.
Nature of the job
An athletic trainer's job responsibilities begin with injury prevention. This responsibility includes educating athletes and patients about what they should do to avoid putting themselves at risk for injuries. Athletic trainers also may advise people about the proper use of equipment and may apply protective devices, such as tape, bandages, and braces.
When someone is injured during a sporting event, athletic trainers are often among the first healthcare providers to arrive at the scene. Therefore, they must be able to recognize, evaluate, and assess injuries and provide immediate care when needed. Athletic trainers also are involved in treating and rehabilitating injuries.
Athletic trainers usually have frequent contact with others. In addition to working with athletes and clients, athletic trainers collaborate with physicians and other healthcare workers by discussing treatment, rehabilitation programs, injury-preventive practices, and guidelines for other health-related issues.
Physicians supervise athletic trainers' work. The level of medical supervision varies by work setting. Some athletic trainers meet with a team physician or consulting physician once or twice a week; others interact with a physician every day. The extent of the physician's supervision ranges from discussing specific injuries and treatment options with...
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