AT Info

1. Attend an accredited program
   • Currently the minimum degree to get certified is a Bachelors
   • Starting in the year 2022, the minimum changes to a Masters
   • A list of accredited programs can be found on the CAATE's website (found under the links tab)
2. Pass a national certification test (BOC)
3. Obtain State Credentials
   • Most states require a license to practice
   • Some states have other forms of regulation (registration, certification, etc.)
4. Attend Continuing Education to maintain certification
   • ATs must participate in 50 hours of CE every 2 years
   • Renew CPR/AED Certification every 2 years

The letters stand for different degrees, certifications, or licenses held by athletic trainers. The most common abbreviations are below.

• ATC- Certified Athletic Trainer
• LAT- Licensed Athletic Trainer
• MS- Masters of Science
• CSCS- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Domains are the general areas in which athletic trainers are responsible for providing care. They encompass everything an athletic trainer does on a daily basis and much more. Some examples are given below each domain but if you are interested, each domain is broken down further by the NATA and BOC (see links tab for links to those organizations' websites)

Athletic Trainers work in a variety of settings besides high schools. Some places you might find athletic trainers providing health care include:

• Secondary Schools
• College Athletics
• Professional Sports (Traditional Sports, NASCAR, Rodeo, etc.)
• Performing Arts (Dance, Marching Bands, Cirque du Soleil, etc.)
• Tactical Medicine (Military, Police Academies, Firefighters)
• Physician Offices (As physician Extenders)
• Physical Therapy/Sports Rehabilitation Clinics
• Research/Education
• Health Care Administration
• Industrial/Ergonomics (Factories, Assembly Lines, UPS, etc.)