Athletic Trainer

This certificate will help prepare students who are interested in transferring to a four-year university to pursue a career in athletic training. Students completing this certificate will have an introductory foundation for the field of athletic training. The certificate will provide hands on experience of injury prevention, rehabilitation, mechanisms of injury, assessments, and appropriate care. Students will have an opportunity to work in the Merced College athletic training room to gain experience and work directly with athletes. Program Student Learning Outcomes: A. Describe the management and care of athletes and the prevention, recognition, assessment and rehabilitation of injuries. B. Develop an understanding of the field of athletic training through hands on exposure at practices, games and in the athletic training room. C. Prepare students for transfer to California State University athletic training programs through experience, knowledge, and hands on application.

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This program will prepare students for transfer to a four year school. Students will have an opportunity to gain experience and hands on practice in the Merced College athletic training room. Careers include working with high school, college, professional sports teams, private industry, military, medical offices, and rehabilitation centers. To become a certified athletic trainer students must complete an accredited master’s degree program and take the national certification exam from the National Athletic Trainer Association Board of Certification (NATABOC).

Required courses: KINE 02 First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer 3 KINE 03 Introduction to Athletic Training 3 KINE 07 Rehabilitation Techniques for Athletic Training 3 KINE 24 Work Experience in Kinesiology 4 Students shall enroll in 1 unit of Kinesiology Work Experience each semester for the duration of the program to total 4 units. Select 3 units from the courses below. NUTR 60 Sports and Exercise Nutrition 3 or PSYC 37 Sport Psychology 3