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Athletic Trainers (ATs) are healthcare professionals who render service or treatment, under the direction of or in collaboration with a physician, in accordance with their education and training and Indiana's statutes, rules, and regulations. As a part of the healthcare team, services provided include primary care, injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion and education, emergent care, examination and clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. According to the Indiana AT Practice Act - IC 25-5.1, ATs can treat "physically active individuals as a result of participation in: an exercise, a sport, game or recreational activity; requiring physical strength, agility, flexibility, range of motion, speed, or stamina including any comparable injury that impedes the individual's participation in any of the activities listed in this section." |
Where do ATs work?Athletic trainers work in a variety of settings, including traditional sports settings, such as:
Athletic trainers also work with physically active patient populations in several additional settings, such as:
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Education InformationProfessional Degree Level: Masters’ level Undergraduate recommended majors: exercise science, kinesiology, athletic training or sports medicine. Some AT master’s programs have accelerated undergraduate pathways, see each program website for traditional and accelerated undergraduate pathways. Indiana Programs: |
National Athletic Trainers’ Association Position StatementsAs students engage in clinical experience and prepare for the board of certification exam, the NATA’s position statements are an essential tool to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of our patients. These comprehensive, evidence-based research items are supported by experts in our field, and have been accepted by organizations such as NFHS, NCAA, and other governing entities. Searching for Quality Research ArticlesIn the age of internet access at the tips of our fingers, quality research can get lost in the shuffle. Athletic trainers are allied health care professionals who require evidence-based, peer-reviewed research in order to advance the profession and provide the best available care to those we serve. Resources such as Purdue Library have a public page dedicated to helping students know the difference between satisfactory and unsatisfactory articles. National Provider Identifier (NPI) NumberPlease see the NATA’s page on obtaining an NPI number. Obtaining an NPI helps to distinguish athletic trainers as medical professionals and allows for third-party billing opportunities. Board of Certification for Athletic TrainersCurrently, 49 states and the District of Columbia regulate the practice of athletic training. Individuals must be legally recognized by the appropriate state regulatory agency prior to practicing athletic training. The BOC exam is recognized by all Athletic Trainer state regulatory agencies to meet their exam requirement. Compliance with state regulatory requirements is mandatory and the only avenue to legal athletic training practice. Visit the site. |
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