Athletic Training - Ohio State University - Main Campus

Athletic Training from Ohio State University - Main Campus is a Campus Bachelor Physical Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Athletic trainers are healthcare providers who work with physicians to provide sports medicine care to both athletes and the physically active. They specialize in the prevention, evaluation, care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. They work to manage injuries on the field and to safely return injured athletes to competition and patients to their normal lifestyle as quickly as possible. Athletic trainers also complete continuing professional education to maintain their certification. In most states, a license to practice is also required. Professionals become eligible for certification and licensure at the bachelor?s degree level. Co-Curricular Opportunities Ohio State offers many opportunities for students to learn and grow outside of the classroom. These range from cooperative education (co-op) and internships to study abroad programs to student organizations. Co-ops and internships place students in professional environments while they are Ohio State students. Ohio State offers more than 100 study abroad programs in 40 countries around the world. Specific opportunities related to athletic training include: participation in class activities and Allied Med Student Council options to live in Allied Medical Learning Community opportunities to attend professional conferences Athletic Training Club summer internships for Athletic Training students In addition, there are hundreds of student organizations on campus to meet the interests of a diverse student population. These opportunities enable students to gain valuable work experience, learn about cultures, and take on leadership roles before they enter the workforce. All of these experiences enhance learning and may provide an advantage in the job market. Career Prospects in Athletic Training Most athletic trainers provide care for competitive athletes in professional, college, and high school athletics . One third of all athletic trainers work in outpatient clinics caring for competitive athletes, recreational athletes, and physically active people. Athletic trainers also work in factories providing industrial health care. Many Ohio State athletic training graduates continue their education by pursuing a masters degree following graduation. These students have been very successful in obtaining paid graduate assistantships providing care to university athletes, particularly at the NCAA Division I-A institutions. In 2005, the national average for athletic trainer salaries was over $45,000. Starting salaries for new graduates typically range from $27,000 to $35,000. View more details on Ohio State University - Main Campus . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Physical Therapy courses.