Details Report for:
29-9091.00 - Athletic Trainers
Evaluate and treat musculoskeletal injuries or illnesses. Provide preventive, therapeutic, emergency, and rehabilitative care.
Sample of reported job titles: Assistant Athletic Trainer, Athletic Instructor, Athletic Trainer, Certified Athletic Trainer, Clinical Instructor, Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer, Head Athletic Trainer, Head Athletic Trainer/Strength Coach, Resident Athletic Trainer, Sports Medicine Coordinator
Tasks | Technology Skills | Tools Used | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Detailed Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Technology Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Calendar and scheduling software — Scheduling software
- Data base user interface and query software — Digital Coach AthleticTrainer; Injury tracking software; Keffer Development Services Athletic Trainer System ATS; Premier Software Simtrak Mobility (see all 5 examples)
- Electronic mail software — Email software
- Internet browser software — Web browser software
- Medical software — BioEx Systems Exercise Pro; ImPACT
- Office suite software — Microsoft Office
- Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint
- Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
- Word processing software — Microsoft Word
Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.
Tools Used Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Arm orthopedic softgoods — Upper extremity braces
- Automated external defibrillators AED or hard paddles — Automated external defibrillators AED
- Canes or cane accessories — Walking canes
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR protective shields or masks — One-way valve pocket masks
- Cervical collars or neck braces — Neck braces
- Climbing devices for rehabilitation or therapy — Stair climbing machines
- Cross trainers — Elliptical trainers
- Crutches or crutch accessories — Crutches
- Desktop computers
- Dynamometers — Muscle strength dynamometers
- Electromyography EMG units or accessories — Biofeedback equipment
- Electronic blood pressure units — Automated blood pressure cuffs
- Emergency response litters or stretchers or accessories — Emergency response stretchers
- Facial shields — Face shields; Mouth guards
- Fitness weights — Free weights
- Full body immersion hydrotherapy baths or tanks — Whirlpool therapy baths
- Goniometers
- Gymnastic bars or beams — Parallel bars
- Knee brace or support — Knee immobilizers
- Leg orthopedic softgoods or accessories — Lower extremity braces
- Medical exam or non surgical procedure gloves — Medical examination protective gloves
- Medical hydrocollators or accessories — Hydrocollator heating units
- Notebook computers — Laptop computers
- Orthopedic splint systems — Air splints; Fixed splints; Vacuum splints
- Oxygen therapy delivery system products accessories or its supplies — Oxygen administration equipment
- Patient care beds or accessories for specialty care — Tilt tables
- Patient floor scales — Medical scales
- Pedal exercisers for rehabilitation or therapy — Exercise bicycles
- Pelvis or back traction supplies — Cervical traction units; Lumbar traction units
- Personal computers
- Psychrometers — Sling psychrometers
- Pulse oximeter units — Pulse oximeters
- Resistance bands — Exercise bands
- Resistance tubes — Exercise tubing
- Rowing machines
- Safety helmets — Sports helmets
- Skinfold calipers — Body-fat calipers
- Spine boards — Spinal immobilization equipment
- Therapeutic balls or accessories — Swiss exercise balls
- Therapeutic heating or cooling pads or compresses or packs — Cold therapy equipment; Heat therapy equipment
- Therapeutic paraffin baths or accessories — Therapeutic paraffin baths
- Traction splint sets — Traction splints
- Transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation units — Transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation TENS equipment
- Treadmill exercisers for rehabilitation or therapy — Exercise treadmills
- Two way radios
- Ultrasonic therapy apparatus or supplies — Therapeutic ultrasound equipment
- Weight machines for rehabilitation or therapy — Weight machines
Knowledge Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Abilities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Detailed Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
- Evaluate patient functioning, capabilities, or health.
- Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment.
- Treat patients using physical therapy techniques.
- Evaluate patient outcomes to determine effectiveness of treatments.
- Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.
- Maintain medical facility records.
- Perform clerical work in medical settings.
- Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities.
- Apply bandages, dressings, or splints.
- 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.
- Process medical billing information.
- Inspect work environments to ensure safety.
- Train medical providers.
- Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
- Consult with others regarding safe or healthy equipment or facilities.
- Treat patients using alternative medical procedures.
- Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment.
- Maintain medical equipment or instruments.
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Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Title | Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed |
Education | 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). |
Related Experience | 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. |
Job Training | 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. |
Job Zone Examples | These occupations often involve coordinating, training, supervising, or managing the activities of others to accomplish goals. Very advanced communication and organizational skills are required. Examples include pharmacists, lawyers, astronomers, biologists, clergy, neurologists, and veterinarians. |
SVP Range | (8.0 and above) |
Education
Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others. ![]() |
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Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Related Occupations Save Table (XLS/CSV)
21-1091.00 | Health Education Specialists ![]() |
25-2023.00 | Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School |
25-2032.00 | Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School |
29-1122.00 | Occupational Therapists ![]() |
29-1123.00 | Physical Therapists ![]() |
29-1125.00 | Recreational Therapists ![]() |
29-1141.00 | Registered Nurses ![]() |
29-1161.00 | Nurse Midwives ![]() |
29-2061.00 | Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses ![]() |
31-2021.00 | Physical Therapist Assistants ![]() |
Wages & Employment Trends
Median wages (2019) | $48,440 annual |
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Employment (2019) | 32,100 employees |
Projected growth (2019-2029) | ![]() |
Projected job openings (2019-2029) | 2,200 |
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Top industries (2019) | Health Care and Social Assistance (45% employed in this sector)
Educational Services (36%)
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2019 wage data
and 2019-2029 employment projections
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"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2019-2029). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
Sources of Additional Information
Disclaimer: Sources are listed to provide additional information on related jobs, specialties, and/or industries. Links to non-DOL Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.
- American College of Sports Medicine
- American Council on Exercise
- American Physical Therapy Association
- American Red Cross
- Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer
- College Athletic Trainers' Society
- National Academy of Sports Medicine
- National Athletic Trainers' Association
- National Strength and Conditioning Association
- Occupational Outlook Handbook: Athletic trainers