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Order of Presentation & Introduction
History
Education
Top ranked schools for entry-level masters of athletic training
Average Salarie
Nature of the career
Employment opportunities
History of Athletic Training
National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA)
Founded in 1950
First meeting took place in Kansas City, MO
About 200 Athletic trainers were there for this innigural
Education
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited training program is just part of the requirement for becoming certified by the board of certificate
May need a masters degree if they want to be a part of collegiate sports
If they want to be a part of high school athletics, they may also need a teaching liscence
Average Salary
10th percentile- $33,259
25th percentile-$36,711
Annual Median Salary-$40,501
75th percentile-$45,944
90th percentile-50,900
Nature of the Career
Job responsibilities begin with the prevention of injuries
Advise people on the proper use of equipment and provide protective equipment
Must be able to recognize and assess injuries and immediately care for an athletes injuries
Must be able to communicate the nature of an athletes properly
Qualifications, Training, & Advancement
Good social and communication skills
Manage difficult situations and the stress associated with them
Organized
Good time management skills
Inquisitive
Strong desire to help someone
Employment Opportunities
Opportunities at all levels (secondary, collegiate, professional)
Advances in technology and emphasis on preventive care increases the need for athletic trainers
Many new job opportunities at the secondary education level
Collegiate and professional levels are harder to get into
Once you become the trainer for a team, you pretty much stay there for a while
My Personal Skills & Qualities
According to my O*Net profile, I should be able to use my artistic strengths to think outside of the box as far as healthcare is concerned
I will use my investigative strength to get to the bottom of the problem I may be having with the athlete
Lastly, I can use my enterprising strength to allow for my group of trainers to grow
Take them on seminars and conferences to sharpen their skills
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