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Athletics » Athletic Training » About Training
Education and Certification
ATCs, certified by the National ATCs Association's Board of Certification (NATABOC), have at minimum a bachelor's degree. ATCs possess a thorough knowledge of anatomy, kinesiology, biomechanics, physiology, as well as the prevention, management, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Certified Athletic Trainers are also educated in nutrition, counseling, psychology, and health care administration. To become a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), the candidate must complete a four year bachelor's degree program, numerous internship hours, and then pass the national exam administered by the National Athletic Trainers Association's Board of Certification (NATABOC).
Domains of Athletic Training
• Prevention of injuries resulting from physical activity
• Recognition, evaluation, and assessment of injuries and conditions resulting from physical activity
• Immediate care of injuries resulting from physical activity
• Rehabilitation and reconditioning of injuries resulting from physical activity
• Organization and administration
• Professional development and responsibility
Responsibilities of the Certified Athletic Trainer
The ATC is responsible for providing health care for all athletes. In the time between school and practice, the ATC must provide evaluations of injuries to athletes to determine a safe participation status, preventative bracing and taping, and rehabilitative/ reconditioning therapy to any athlete with an injury. Those athletes who are not able to participate in practice or contests must be monitored while they complete their rehabilitative therapy prescribed. The ATC must also be prepared to deal with those injuries that occur throughout each practice or contest.
Philosophy of the Bishop Diego Athletic Training Program
The Bishop Diego ATC strives to establish trusting relationships with the athletes, coaching staff, parents, and the medical community. These relationships depend on effective communication between all parties involved, and a commitment to do what's best for the athletes. This demonstrates that the ATC is committed to providing quality care to their athletes.
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