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The
Certified Athletic Trainer is a highly educated health care professional
skilled in the prevention, recognition, management, and rehabilitation of
injuries that result from physical activity. Specifically, the ATC specializes
in five practice areas or domains:
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Prevention of athletic injuries
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Recognition, evaluation and immediate care of athletic injuries
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Rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries
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Health care administration
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Professional development
The ATC
functions as an integral member of the health care team. The Certified Athletic
Trainer works under the direction of a licensed physician and in cooperation
with other health care professionals, athletics administrators, coaches and
parents. Each Certified Athletic Trainer has fulfilled the requirements for
certification established by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board
of Certification, Inc. He/she must also be licensed by the state through the
Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board.
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