Sports Medicine

WHAT IS AN ATHLETIC TRAINER? Athletic trainers (ATs) are health care professionals who provide a safer approach to work, life and sport. ATs are unique health care providers specifically trained in the prevention of injury and illness. Specifically trained in the prevention of injury and illness. 

HEALTH TOPICS:

In order to receive the award our athletic program must do all of the following:

• Are diverse and unique health care professionals
• ATs follow a medical-based education model
• Must graduate from an accredited educational program and pass a comprehensive certification exam
• Are licensed and otherwise regulated in 49 states and the District of Columbia. Efforts continue to gain regulation in California & District of Columbia

ATHLETIC TRAINERS: Must keep their knowledge and skills current by participating in continuing education. Work in elementary schools, middle schools and high schools; colleges and universities; professional and amateur Work in elementary schools, middle schools and high schools; colleges and universities; professional and amateur sports organizations; hospitals and clinics; corporate workplaces; the armed forces; police and fire departments; performing arts; and private practice. 

Some of the health topics that ATs are educated in include*:

• Orthopedic Injuries 
• Concussion 
• Heat Stroke and other Heat Illnesses
• Sudden Cardiac Arrest and other Cardiac Emergencies 
• Eating Disorders
• Infectious Diseases
• Diabetic Episodes 
• Exertional Sickling 
• Early Onset Osteoarthritis
• Substance Abuse 
• Mental Health 
• Weight Management
• Environmental and Weather-Related
• Health Conditions 
• Dental and Oral Injuries

For more information about how athletic trainers benefit your student athletes visit this link: https://www.atyourownrisk.org/

Amanda Pinter MS, LAT, SMTC
Head Athletic Trainer

Meagan Engelbrecht MS, LAT
Assistant Athletic Trainer