Athletic Trainers
Did You Know:
- A bachelor's degree is usually the minimum requirement, but many athletic trainers hold a master's or doctoral degree.
- Long hours, sometimes including nights and weekends, are common.
- Job prospects should be good in the health care industry and in high schools, but competition is expected for positions with professional and college sports teams.
Industry Areas
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
- Offices of Other Health Practitioners
Day-to-Day Tasks
- Conduct an initial assessment of an athlete's injury or illness to provide emergency or continued care and to determine whether they should be referred to physicians for definitive diagnosis and treatment.
- Evaluate athletes' readiness to play and provide participation clearances when necessary and warranted.
- Apply protective or injury preventive devices, such as tape, bandages, or braces, to body parts, such as ankles, fingers, or wrists.
Overall Kind of Work
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 M...
Work Environment
Civilian
The industry and individual employer are significant in determining the work environment of athletic trainers. Many athletic trainers work indoors most of the time; others, especially those in som...
Workweek Breakdown
The hours worked per week by people currently pursuing this career.
- 10.05% (0-20 Hours)
- 3.30% (21-34 Hours)
- 73.13% (40 Hours)
- 2.66% (41-49 Hours)
- 10.85% (Over 50 Hours)
This data also pertains to Other healthcare practitioners and technical occupations (29-90000
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Business Breakdown
The different sectors people in this career currently work in.
- 46.47% (Private For-Profit)
- 10.70% (Private Not For-Profit)
- 29.30% (State and Local Govt)
- 9.72% (Federal Government)
- 3.81% (Self-Employed)
This data also pertains to Other Healthcare Practitioners And Technical Occupations