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Interested in becoming an athletic trainer?

Athletic Trainers (ATs) are health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. Students who want to become certified athletic trainers must earn a degree from an accredited athletic training curriculum. Accredited programs include formal instruction in areas such as injury/illness prevention, first aid and emergency care, assessment of injury/illness, human anatomy and physiology, therapeutic modalities, and nutrition. Classroom learning is enhanced through clinical education experiences. More than 70 percent of certified athletic trainers hold at least a master’s degree.

Education Programs in Maine

Mission: The Maine Athletic Trainers Association (MATA) is dedicated to the advancement of athletic training with the purpose of providing healthcare for Maine’s physically active. The MATA continues to provide professional programs and educational opportunities for its members and stakeholders, and to be an athletic healthcare resource for the public within the state of Maine.

 

Vision: Maine Athletic Trainers are recognized as vital practitioners in the delivery and advancement of health care. The Maine Athletic Trainers Association enhances collaboration and fosters member engagement.

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