How do they match: Athletic Trainers

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

  • Apply protective or injury preventive devices, such as tape, bandages, or braces, to body parts, such as ankles, fingers, or wrists.
  • Instruct coaches, athletes, parents, medical personnel, or community members in the care and prevention of athletic injuries.
  • Plan or implement comprehensive athletic injury or illness prevention programs.

  • Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities.