An athletic trainer is a qualified health care professional educated and experienced in the management of health care problems associated with physical activity. In cooperation with physicians and other health care personnel, the athletic trainer functions as an integral member of the health care team.
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From CAATE Standards and Guidelines for the Athletic Trainer available through the NATA Education Council web site.

For more information contact:

Melanie McGrath
School of HPER | University of Nebraska at Omaha | 6001 Dodge St. | Omaha, NE 68137
melaniemcgrath@unomaha.edu