Module 2 expands upon the foundational information in Module 1 by taking a closer look at the various employment settings available to athletic trainers. Certified athletic trainers (ATCs) can be found almost anywhere people are physically active. Whether it's on the playing field or in an industrial work setting, ATCs are in place to help active people prevent injuries and stay healthy.
Note:
Much of the reading is online and in the form of FAQs about various job settings.
Required Reading:
Review chapter 1 pages 11-15
Review the following FAQ documents about various AT work settings.
Athletic Trainers in the Orthopedic Office
Athletic Trainers in the Military
Athletic Trainer in a Physician Practice FAQs
Web Activities:
Read the information on Athletic Training from ExploreHealthCareers.com
Visit the NATA Advocacy web page to learn more. Take time to information on various job settings in AT. Many include "Day in the Life Videos" Very cooll!
Upon completion of this module the learner will be able to:
Explain how ATs interact with other health care providers
Describe common employment settings for ATs
Explain the value of the athletic trainer
Discuss the role of the AT in the health care
Distinguish the roles and responsibilities for an AT
Please refer to your class syllabus for information on the required written assignments and their due dates. You will also find this information at the bottom of the syllabus page by using the tab located above.
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