Athletic Trainers
Also called: Athletic Trainer, Certified Athletic Trainer, Assistant Athletic Trainer, Athletic Instructor
What they do:
Evaluate and advise individuals to assist recovery from or avoid athletic-related injuries or illnesses, or maintain peak physical fitness. May provide first aid or emergency care.
On the job, you would:
- 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.
Health
Business
Math and Science
Education and Training
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Basic Skills
Social
People and Technology Systems
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Verbal
Ideas and Logic
Hand and Finger Use
Visual Understanding
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People interested in this work like activities that include helping people, teaching, and talking.
They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Data base user interface and query software
Medical software
Spreadsheet software
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See more details at O*NET OnLine about athletic trainers.