Scenarios
A volleyball player in a game goes up to block, but lands on her ankle wrong, and seems to have rolled it. After icing, the athlete claims her ankle is feeling better, and she is ready to get back in the game. Should you allow the athlete to continue playing, or let her stay out for the rest of the game?
The safest decision is to keep the athlete out for the rest of the game. While icing can reduce immediate pain and make the athlete feel better, it does not heal the stretched or torn ligaments (micro-tears) of a sprained ankle. Allowing the athlete to return too quickly risks a more severe injury.
Do athletic trainers have to learn how to wrap all parts of the body for an injury?
Yes, athletic trainers must learn to apply various wrapping and taping techniques to nearly all parts of the body to support injury, minimize swelling, and prevent injury.
What is the minimum pay for an athletic trainer in Louisiana
$60,000
True or False: athletic trainers don't work in high stress environments, and often call the serious emergency medics for situations they feel are too stressful
False: Athletic trainers (ATs) absolutely work in high-stress, high-stakes environments, such as on the sidelines of competitive sports, and they are trained to handle emergencies, not just call for help due to stress.
True or False: Athletic trainers deal with all injuries, except for injuries involving the nervous system
False: Athletic trainers assist athletes with injuries and illnesses from head to toe.
An athlete receives a ball to the head during a baseball game, and receives a concussion. How should an athletic trainer assess the athlete
Remove the athlete from play immediately, assess symptoms, and monitor the recovery following a step by step return to play concussion protocol
True or False: If a soon to be athletic trainer does pass the BOC exam, they do not earn certified athletic trainer (ATC) credential.
True. To become a certified athletic trainer (ATC) in the United States, an individual must pass the Board of Certification (BOC) exam
True or False: in Louisiana an expected 40 new trainers are hired annually.
True. According to most data gathered from the state of Louisiana the projection of this job is expected to Grow rapidly and quickly an expected 40 new trainers are hired annually.
Are athletic trainers have high risk of exposure to illnesses and injuries
Yes, athletic trainers have high risk of exposure to infections and illnesses, requiring strict adherence to health protocols.
True or False: Athletic Trainers let the athletes doctor diagnose the injury, and will provide rehabilitation for the athlete.
False: Athletic Trainers are qualified healthcare professionals who provides rehabilitation for the athlete, and ALSO diagnoses the athlete injury.
An athlete walks in the training room complaining about muscle tightness and weakness. How should an athletic trainer address this situation?
Walk the athlete through individualized stretches, and strengthening exercises to correct imbalance, and prevent future injuries
True or False: Athletic trainers have to get reeducation to maintain their certification
True: Athletic trainers require Continued education (CE) in order to maintain certification.
What is the average pay for an Athletic Trainer nationwide
Around $60,000
True or False: Athletic trainers are one of the first people on campus everyday, and one of the first to leave.
True: Often, they are the first to arrive and last to leave, with 12-hour days common during training camps or competition days.
True or False: Athletic trainers assist and inspect athletes equipment from their helmets, pads, and shoes to insure safety
True: Athletic trainers often do this for sports teams, to ensure safety, and teach athletes proper use and care.
A basketball player receives an injury to the shoulder, in which the athletes shoulder seems to be out of place. (dislocated) As a trainer, should you relocate the shoulder on the spot, or wait for a professional medical evaluation
As a trainer, the general rule is to wait for professional medical evaluation rather than attempting to relocate (reduce) a dislocated shoulder on the spot, unless you are specifically trained and authorized to perform a field
What is the typical time length for soon to be athletic trainers in college?
Typically 5 to 6 years total: 4 years for a bachelor's degree + 1-2 years for a master's degree.
Are athletic training jobs high in demand in the US currently?
Yes, athletic training jobs are in high demand, with employment projected to grow between 11% and 23% from 2024 to 2034
Where do athletic trainers work?
A mix of indoor athletic training rooms (offices/clinics) and outdoor athletic fields, often requiring work in varied, sometimes extreme, weather conditions.
True: Athletic trainers can be found in the military, as well as fire/police departments, and corporate settings.
An athlete comes out of a football game feeling faint, and dizzy. How should an athletic trainer address the situation?
immediately move a faint, dizzy football player to a shaded or cool area, remove excess equipment, and have them sit or lie down while monitoring fluid intake
What is the standard entree level requirement for an athletic trainer?
A masters degree in athletic training is now the standard entree level requirement
What is the highest pay athletic trainers can receive
$80,000
What are the typical work hours for an Athletic trainer per week
50-60 hours per week, while some professional sports team trainers sometimes working 60–80 hours per week.
True or false: Athletic Trainers are first responders for acute injuries and medical emergencies
True. Certified Athletic Trainers (ATs) are qualified, licensed healthcare professionals recognized as first responders for immediate care, emergency management, and acute injury treatment during athletic practices and competitions