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Athletic Trainers

	Median Wage (USD, 2024)	Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)	Projected Growth (2023-2033)
National Statistics	$60,250	2700	12.7%
State Statistics	-	-	-
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Statistics

National

State

City

State

City

$60,250

Median Wage (USD, 2023)

2700

Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)

12.7%

Projected Growth (2023-2033)

Evaluate and treat musculoskeletal injuries or illnesses. Provide preventive, therapeutic, emergency, and rehabilitative care.

Experience Requirements Overview

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.
Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.

Education, Training and Experience

Required Level of Education: Master's Degree

Related Work Experience: Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years

On-Site or In-Plant Training: Up to and including 1 month

On-the-Job Training: None or short demonstration

Detailed Work Activities

Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities.
Maintain medical facility records.
Perform clerical work in medical settings.
Process medical billing information.
Train medical providers.
Clean facilities or equipment.
Maintain clean work areas.
Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment.
Treat patients using physical therapy techniques.
Evaluate patient functioning, capabilities, or health.
Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
Apply bandages, dressings, or splints.
Evaluate patient outcomes to determine effectiveness of treatments.
Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.
Develop exercise or conditioning programs.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
Advise athletes, coaches, or trainers on exercise regimens, nutrition, or equipment use.
Develop exercise or conditioning programs.
Develop exercise or conditioning programs.
Accompany patients or clients on outings to provide assistance.
Accompany individuals or groups to activities.
Advise athletes, coaches, or trainers on exercise regimens, nutrition, or equipment use.
Inspect work environments to ensure safety.
Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
Train medical providers.
Advise athletes, coaches, or trainers on exercise regimens, nutrition, or equipment use.
Treat patients using alternative medical procedures.
Consult with others regarding safety or health equipment or facilities.
Accompany patients or clients on outings to provide assistance.
Accompany individuals or groups to activities.
Maintain medical equipment or instruments.
Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment.
Teach exercise or fitness techniques.
Advise athletes, coaches, or trainers on exercise regimens, nutrition, or equipment use.

Work Values

Achievement

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Working Conditions

Recognition

Relationships

Support

Independence

Tasks

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.
Travel with athletic teams to be available at sporting events.
Plan or implement comprehensive athletic injury or illness prevention programs.
Inspect playing fields to locate any items that could injure players.
Advise athletes on the proper use of equipment.
Confer with coaches to select protective equipment.
Develop training programs or routines designed to improve athletic performance.
Massage body parts to relieve soreness, strains, or bruises.
Accompany injured athletes to hospitals.
Lead stretching exercises for team members prior to games or practices.
Conduct research or provide instruction on subject matter related to athletic training or sports medicine.
Recommend special diets to improve athletes' health, increase their stamina, or alter their weight.
File athlete insurance claims and communicate with insurance providers.
Teach sports medicine courses to athletic training students.
Perform team support duties, such as running errands, maintaining equipment, or stocking supplies.

Work Styles

Social Orientation

Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.

Achievement/Effort

Persistence

Initiative

Leadership

Cooperation

Concern for Others

Self-Control

Stress Tolerance

Adaptability/Flexibility

Dependability

Attention to Detail

Integrity

Independence

Innovation

Analytical Thinking

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