What Does a Certified Athletic Trainer Do?
The Certified Athletic Trainer is first charged with the duties and responsibilities concerning the care and well-being of the athlete.This primarily entails the prevention, recognition and rehabilitation of an athletic-related injury. Some of the daily activities of the ATC, however, also include the recruitment of team members such as orthopaedic surgeons, family practitioners, chiropractors, and dental and eye specialists. Certified Athletic Trainers also have administrative duties like managing personnel (Assistant ATCs, Graduate Assistants, students, volunteers, etc.), purchasing equipment, and maintaining Athletic Training Facility inventory. For answers to questions not addressed on this page, please click the regulating organization and agency links listed on the Athletic Training Links page.
