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I want to be an Athletic Trainer JOIN THE GROWING ATHLETIC TRAINING PROFESSION LEARN MORE ATHLETIC TRAINER DEFINITION Athletic Trainers (ATs) are highly qualified, multi-skilled health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. You may have worked with an AT if you are on a sports team. If you’ve seen a medical professional team assist a pro sports athlete on the court or field, that likely included an AT! BECOMING AN AT Educational programs to become an AT are at the master’s level where students learn in medical-based models through hands-on learning and clinical experiences, as well as lectures and demonstrations. After finishing the degree, the student must pass a board exam through the Board of Certification (BOC) to practice in most states. ATs can go on to earn specializations or even a Doctorate in Athletic Training. WHERE ATS WORK ATs work with athletes at all levels – youth sports, middle and high schools, college/university, professional sports and performing arts. In addition, ATs can be found in other professions such as the armed forces, public safety, industrial settings and more! It’s a fast-growing profession! The US Department of Labor is estimating a 23% growth in athletic training positions through 2030. National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE ) Board of Certification (BOC) Contact the BOC at Exam@bocatc.org or scan the QR codes for more information. Download FlyerNext >