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Athletic Trainers

SOC 29-9091.00

Evaluate and advise individuals to assist recovery from or avoid athletic-related injuries or illnesses, or maintain peak physical fitness. May provide first aid or emergency care.

Zone 5 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

4.0

Critical Thinking

4.0

Monitoring

4.0

Speaking

3.9

Writing

3.8

Active Learning

3.8

Social Perceptiveness

3.8

Service Orientation

3.8

Knowledge Areas 8

Medicine and Dentistry

4.8

Therapy and Counseling

4.2

Customer and Personal Service

4.2

Education and Training

3.9

English Language

3.8

Psychology

3.8

Administration and Management

3.8

Clerical

3.4

Key Tasks

1Evaluate athletes' readiness to play and provide participation clearances when necessary and warranted.

2Care for athletic injuries, using physical therapy equipment, techniques, or medication.

3Conduct an initial assessment of an athlete's injury or illness to provide emergency or continued care and to determine whether they should be referred to physicians for definitive diagnosis and treatment.

4Assess and report the progress of recovering athletes to coaches or physicians.

5Perform general administrative tasks, such as keeping records or writing reports.

Also Known As

Assistant Athletic Trainer Athletic Instructor Athletic Trainer Certified Athletic Trainer Clinical Athletic Instructor Clinical Instructor Fitness Specialist Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer Head Athletic Trainer Head Athletic Trainer/Strength Coach