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Athletic Trainer Georgia

Athletic trainers are people who help treat and prevent injuries for people of any age and profession. Their clients can range from factory workers to professional athletes. There are certain work qualifications and training that they have to follow. The nature of their work and its environment are also very important to an athletic trainer.
1. Local Companies
2. The Nature Of Work For An Athletic Trainer
3. The Work Environment Of An Athletic Trainer
4. Qualifications And Training Of An Athletic Trainer
5. Featured Local Company

1. Local Companies

Harris Medical Associates
770-497-9685
1180 Satellite Boulevard, Suite 200
Suwanee, GA
Body Cleanse Intensive
(404) 255-2755
3251 Oakbrook Ln
Clarkston, GA
Quick Weight Loss Centers
(770) 476-8511
3630 Satellite Blvd
Duluth, GA
Velocity Sports Performance
(770) 649-7744
608 Holcomb Bridge Rd
Roswell, GA
Occupational Fitness
(706) 937-8787
7153 Battlefield Pkwy
Ringgold, GA
Friends In Motion
(229) 732-2345
Cuthbert, GA
Curves
(770) 442-0680
289 S Main St
Alpharetta, GA
Ladies Workout Express
(912) 764-6200
715 Northside Dr E Ste 12
Statesboro, GA
Jenny Craig Weight Loss Centres
(770) 939-7988
4073 Lavista Rd
Tucker, GA
Contours Express of Acworth
(770) 966-9940
3466 Cobb Pkwy NW
Acworth, GA


2. The Nature Of Work For An Athletic Trainer

Athletic trainers are people who specialize in assessment, prevention, rehabilitation, and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. They can help prevent injuries for people of any age. They can help treat people from any job profession, and they are recognized by the American Medical Association. When an injury occurs, they are one of the first health care providers on the scene. They are able to recognize and evaluate injuries and provide on-the-spot care when it is needed. They are not the same as fitness and personal trainers, as only athletic trainers are considered health care workers.

Athletic trainers advise people to use certain types of equipment along with protective and preventive devices like tape, braces, and bandages to help prevent injuries. They can also educate people on what they can do to help avoid certain injuries from happening. Athletic trainers should always work under the supervision of a licensed physician and with other health care providers when needed. They often have administrative responsibilities, which may include daily meetings with an athletic director or other administrative people to deal with business related issues among other things.

3. The Work Environment Of An Athletic Trainer

When it comes to the work environment of an athletic trainer, they are required to work with many people from physicians to athletes and patients to discuss treatments, rehabilitation, injury prevention, and other health related issues they may have. These trainers may work inside most of the time, but if they are working in sports related jobs, they can spend a lot of their time working outdoors. The job can sometimes require their standing for long periods of time. They must be physically fit if they are required to run, walk, crawl, stoop, or crouch while on the job. Some travel may also be required while on the job depending on the circumstances. Athletic trainers’ time on the job is anywhere from about forty to fifty hours per week. The trainers that work for a professional sports team generally work the most hours.

Athletic trainers usually have some stress in their lives because they are in an occupation that is health related. They are responsible for each of their client’s health issues, and sometimes even have to make fast decisions that affect the health and career of their clients. They are hard-working people, and their line of work is needed everywhere. They are considered to be an important part of all health care work.

4. Qualifications And Training Of An Athletic Trainer

The minimum requirement to work as an athletic trainer is usually a bachelor’s degree. There are many trainers that hold a master’s and doctoral degree. Almost every state requires that they hold some type of registration or be licensed. Some of the classroom training may be in nutrition, physiology, nutrition, anatomy, and biomechanics. A master’s degree or higher may be needed to be eligible for some positions in colleges and universities. A master’s degree can also increase advancement possibilities. High school positions may include teaching and may require a teaching license.

Athletic trainers need good communication skills to be around people on a regular basis. Athletic trainers deal with a large variety of people every day. They need good social skills to deal with clients, coaches, and parents, and know how to manage difficult situations each day. They should be organized at all times and know how to manage their time. They should also have a strong desire to help people with their personal situations. When it comes to advancing in their work, there are a number of ways to do this. They can go from assistant athletic trainers to head athletic trainers, and then on to athletic directors from there. They can eventually move up and assume a role in management. Sales and marketing positions are open for athletic trainers to sell items such as medical and athletic equipment.

5. Featured Local Company

Harris Medical Associates

770-497-9685
1180 Satellite Boulevard, Suite 200
Suwanee, GA
http://www.harrismedical.com/

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