MxCC Allied Health

Athletic Trainer


	Athletic Trainers provide a variety of health care services associated with sports and physical activity. These include injury prevention, assessment and immediate treatment, and rehabilitation after physical injury. They treat injured athletes under the direction of sports medicine physicians. Athletic trainers work in schools, universities, hospitals, rehabilitation clinics, health clubs, with professional athletic organizations, and the performing arts. Career Videotape – Watch a short video about this profession

Occupational Outlook


	The demand and educational requirements for athletic trainers varies depending on the employment venue. Employment is expected to grow faster than average through the year 2014. There is steep competition for jobs affiliated with sports teams and professional athletic associations. For additional information visit the U.S. Dep. of Labor-Occupational Outlook Handbook. Licenses Certifications All states require trainers to hold the ATC (Athletic Trainer Certified) credential. Board of Certification Inc.: www.bocatc.org For additional information on licensing in the State of Connecticut visit: www.ct-clic.com

Training


	Programs for Athletic Trainers result in a Bachelor of Science degree. The major concentration of study is Physical Education. Clinical experience of at least 1500 hours is required. In addition, formal instruction in courses such as injury and illness prevention, assessment of injuries, general medical conditions, therapeutic modalities and exercises, rehabilitative techniques, health care administration, body composition, pharmacology, and medical ethics. Annual continuing education units may be required.

Pathways


	Although a bachelor’s degree is standard for an entry-level athletic trainer, post baccalaureate programs are available for those seeking advancement and management opportunities. Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) - Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Athletic Training (JRC-AT). www.NATAEC.org

Preparing for this career at Middlesex Community College

The following is a listing of the courses that are available at MxCC that are required for the Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training at Central Connecticut State University.
All of the General Education Program courses required in:

Arts and Humanities
Social Sciences
Behavioral Sciences
Natural Sciences
Communication Skills
Mathematics
Foreign Language Proficiency


	What if MxCC does not offer my career of choice? Even if your career choice is not available at MxCC, you can still start your career training with us. Besides our core curriculum of allied health degree and certificate programs, we offer a comprehensive curriculum of General Education courses and other courses that might be applicable for transfer. A percentage of General Education and elective credits are necessary to complete the requirements for any academic degree. We also offer many “Gen Ed” credits needed to complete a certificate program. Middlesex Community College is committed to helping students achieve success in pursuit of their educational goals.


	Did you know? Middlesex Community College offers a variety of course schedules. We hold day classes, evenings, and Saturdays. We also offer a variety of instructor-facilitated online courses. Class schedules are published each semester and available online.