Athletic Trainer- Marshall Medical Centers South

An athletic trainer is a health care professional who collaborates with physicians. The services provided by ATs comprise prevention, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions.

Athletic trainers function under the direction and supervision of a physician, both through standing protocols (off-line medical control) or through direct physician consultation

Some of the many skills performed

• Demonstrate an ability to perform the following functions regarding athletic injuries as set forth by the BOC:
  • prevention
  • assessment
  • treatment
  • reconditioning
• Exhibit proper taping, strapping, bracing, and fitting of athletic equipment
• Provide athletic training coverage for the following:
  • All home and away varsity football games
  • Home varsity athletic competitions
  • Practices
  • Away varsity competition as feasible
  • Other non-varsity home competitions
  • Marshall Medical Centers sponsored sporting events and tournaments
• Act as a liaison between team physician, family physician, medical specialists, school, athlete and family
• Maintain accurate records of injuries, treatments and proper documentation from the physician including:
  • Computer based documentation
• Schedule and be present for pre-participation sports physicals (to be determined by school).

Provide the sports specific coaches with the proper documentation regarding their athletes.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or closely related health field.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

BOC Certification

Licensure by the Alabama Board of Athletic Trainers.

CPR/AED for Healthcare Provider Certification