Athletic Trainer Aide

The Athletic Trainer Aide Certificate prepares students for entry-level employment assisting an Athletic Trainer or as a Physical Therapy Aide in a college/high school, private practice, or clinical settings. This certificate also provides courses to prepare students for continued study in the field of athletic training with the goal of attaining a career in multiple fields such as an Athletic Trainer, Athletic Rehabilitation, or Physical Therapy. Consideration has been given to transfer requirements of Athletic Training Education Programs at local colleges and universities. 

Upon the successful completion of the AthleticTrainer Aide Certificate of Achievement, students shall be able perform thefollowing tasks:

• Assist in evaluating athletes' readiness to play and provide participation clearances when necessary and warranted.
• Assist in caring for athletic injuries, using physical therapy equipment, techniques, or medication.
• Assist in conducting 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.
• Assist in assessing and reporting the progress of recovering athletes to coaches or physicians.
• Assist in performing general administrative tasks, such as keeping records or writing reports.

KINLEC2 Introduction to Athletic Training 3

KINLEC19 Practical Applications in Athletic Training I 2

KINLEC21 Practical Applications in Athletic Training II 2

KINLEC22 Practical Applications in Athletic Training III 2.5

Plus 8 units from the following:

BIOL20 Human Anatomy 4

BIOL22 Human Physiology 4

BIOL1 General Biology 4

Total Units 17.5 

Athletic Trainer Aide Certificate of Achievement

Requirements Course Name Units Sequence

KINLEC 2 Intro to Athletic Training 3 Fall 2019- 2 sections Spring 2020 - 1 sections

KINLEC 19 Pratical Applications in Athletic Training I 2 Fall 2019 -  2 sections Spring 2020 - 1 sections

KINLEC 21 Pratical Applications in Athletic Training II 2 Fall 2019 - 2 sections Spring 2020 - 1 sections

KINLEC 22 Pratical Applications in Athletic Training III 2.5 Fall 2019 - 2 sections Spring 2020 - 1 sections

BIOL 20 Human Anatomy 4 Fall 2019- 33 sections Spring 2020 - 33 sections

BIOL 22 Human Physiology 4 Fall 2019- 13 sections Spring 2020 - 13 sections

BIOL 1 General Biology 4 Fall 2019- 37 sections Spring 2020 - 33 sections

PROPOSED SEQUENCE

Semester 1 : 8-10 UNITS

Semester 2:  8-10 UNITS