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ATHLETIC TRAINER
License Description ATHLETIC TRAINER

Athletic trainers provide medical management, prevention, and treatment of athletic injuries. They design training programs, treat and rehabilitate injuries under the direction of a physician or therapist and use knowledge of nutrition, conditioning, protective equipment and psychology to help athletic performance.

REQUIREMENTS:
Satisfy education and experience requirements and examination requirements.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
The applicant must have received a baccalaureate degree, have obtained at least 1,500 hours of supervised athletic training experience and successfully completed at least one formal course in each of the following areas: health, human anatomy, kinesiology/biomechanics, human physiology, physiology of exercise, basic athletic training, and advanced athletic training.

EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:
Administered four (4) times a year.

RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS:
Every two years.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
National Athletic Trainers Association
1620 Valwood Parkway, Suite 115
Carrollton, Texas 75006
(214) 637-6282
Licensing Agency
Department of Health
Division of Health Related Boards
Division of Health Related Boards
665 Mainstream Drive 2nd floor
Nashville, TN 37243
(615) 532 4384
Active Status Active
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Degree required
Exam State exam required
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 08/10/2023
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