Athletic Training - Florida State University

Athletic Training from Florida State University is a Campus Bachelor Physical Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. General Information The Athletic Training Education Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). The American Academy of Family Physicians, The American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) and CAATE cooperate to establish, maintain, and promote appropriate standard of quality for education programs in athletic training and to provide recognition for educational programs that meet or exceed the minimum standards. Program Description The Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) will prepare students for entry-level positions in secondary schools, colleges and universities, sports medicine clinics, professional sports programs, industrial settings and other healthcare environments. In addition, the ATEP prepares students for graduate study in athletic training and other allied health care fields (e.g. physical therapy and physician assistant studies). The curriculum is designed to prepare students for the CAATE Board of Certification (BOC) examination. The ATEP is spread out over six semesters and is a combination of challenging didactic courses and hands-on clinical experiences. These clinical experiences will be gained at The Florida State University Athletic Department, local area high schools, and medical clinics. Students will gain experiences with equipment intensive sports (football), upper and lower extremity sports, and general medical clinical experience. Description of the Professional A certified athletic trainer is a qualified health care professional educated and experienced in the management of health care problems associated with physical activity. In cooperation with physicians and other health care providers, the athletic trainer functions as an integral member of the health care team in secondary schools, colleges and universities, professional sports programs, sports medicine clinics, and other health care settings. The athletic trainer collaborates with medical personnel, athletic personnel, individuals involved in physical activity, and parents/guardians in the development and coordination of efficient and responsive athletic health care delivery systems. (NATA) Professional Preparation The athletic trainer's professional preparation is directed toward the development of specified competencies in the following domains: risk management and injury prevention, pathology of injuries and illnesses, assessment and evaluation, acute care of injury and illnesses, pharmacology, therapeutic modalities, therapeutic exercise, general medical conditions and disabilities, nutritional aspects of injury and illness, psychosocial intervention and referral, health care administration, and professional development and responsibilities. Through a combination of formal classroom instruction and clinical experience, the athletic trainer is prepared to apply a wide variety of specific health care skills and knowledge within each of the domains. View more details on Florida State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Physical Therapy courses.