Occupation information for Athletic Trainers District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: Master's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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• Conduct 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.
• Assess and report the progress of recovering athletes to coaches or physicians.
• Care for athletic injuries, using physical therapy equipment, techniques, or medication.
• Evaluate athletes' readiness to play and provide participation clearances when necessary and warranted.
• Perform general administrative tasks, such as keeping records or writing reports.
• Clean and sanitize athletic training rooms.
• Instruct coaches, athletes, parents, medical personnel, or community members in the care and prevention of athletic injuries.
• Apply protective or injury preventive devices, such as tape, bandages, or braces, to body parts, such as ankles, fingers, or wrists.
• Collaborate with physicians to develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries.
• Plan or implement comprehensive athletic injury or illness prevention programs.

Tools:

• Arm orthopedic softgoods
• Facial shields
• Orthopedic splint systems
• Pelvis or back traction supplies
• Therapeutic heating or cooling pads or compresses or packs

Technology:

• Data base user interface and query software
• Electronic mail software
• Medical software
• Spreadsheet software
• Word processing software

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