Athletic Trainer Certified

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Athletic Trainer Certified in a misnomer for the healthcare professional known as a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC).

Certified athletic trainers are health care professionals who specialize in preventing, recognizing, managing and rehabilitating injuries that result from physical activity. As part of a complete health care team, the certified athletic trainer works under the direction of a licensed physician and in cooperation with other health care professionals, athletics administrators, coaches and parents.

To become certified athletic trainers, students must pass a comprehensive test administered by the Board of Certification. Once certified, they must meet ongoing continuing education requirements in order to remain certified.

The professional organization for Certified Athletic Trainers in the United States is the National Athletic Trainer's Association, or NATA. The NATA maintains a website at www.nata.org