Athletic Training - Kilgore College

Athletic Training from Kilgore College is a Campus Associate Physical Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Overview of Athletic Training: The Athletic Training Program at Kilgore College will provide a dynamic and progressive learning environment with curriculum designed to effectively combine academic and clinical education with an emphasis on preparing entry-level students for an easy transition to an Athletic Training Education Program at a four-year institution. PROGRAM GOALS To provide an atmosphere for individuals to develop intellectual, professional and social skills which are essential to entry-level athletic training students. To provide a comprehensive perspective of the athletic training profession through cognitive, psychomotor and clinical instruction. To assist students in the admission process to a four-year Athletic Training Education Program. What do Athletic Trainers do? Athletic trainers help prevent and treat injuries for people of all ages. Their patients and 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, diagnosis, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of muscle and bone injuries and illnesses. Athletic trainers, as one of the first healthcare providers on the scene when injuries occur, must be able to recognize, evaluate, and assess injuries and provide immediate care when needed. What is the job outlook? Employment of athletic trainers is projected to grow 37 percent from 2008 to 2018, much faster than the average for all occupations, because of their role in preventing injuries and reducing healthcare costs. Job growth will be concentrated in the healthcare industry, including hospitals and offices of health practitioners. Fitness and recreation sports centers also will provide new jobs, as these establishments grow and continue to need additional athletic trainers to provide support for their clients. View more details on Kilgore College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Physical Therapy courses.