Physical Education Athletic Training - College of the Siskiyous

Physical Education Athletic Training from College of the Siskiyous is a Campus Associate Physical Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Certified Athletic Trainers are health care professionals who specialize in preventing, recognizing, managing, and rehabilitating injuries that result from physical activities. Students must earn a bachelor's degree from an accredited athletic training program to become Certified Athletic Trainers. Accredited four-year programs include formal instruction in areas such as injury and illness prevention, first aid and emergency care, assessment of injury/illness, human anatomy and physiology, therapeutic modalities, and nutrition. Program Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to: Understand and apply techniques associated with Athletic Injury Prevention and Risk Management Demonstrate techniques associated with the Recognition, Evaluation and Assessment of Injuries and Illnesses Employ skills needed for the Immediate Care of Injuries Practice skills associated with the Treatment, Rehabilitation and Reconditioning of athletic injuries Explain Health Care Organization and Administration needs in the athletic training setting. Career Options The following list is a sample of the many options available for the athletic training major: Certified Athletic Trainers are employed in secondary schools, intercollegiate athletics , professional athletics, sports medicine clinics, the military, the sets and stages of the movie and music industries, professional dance settings, industrial and commercial settings, hospitals, and health clubs. View more details on College of the Siskiyous . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Physical Therapy courses.