Athletic Trainer

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Applicant requirements: graduate from a college or university in an athletic training program accredited by the NATA Board of Certification, or hold a degree in physical or corrective therapy with a minor in physical education or health which included a basic athletic training course and have spent at least two academic years working under the direct supervision of an approved athletic trainer, or complete at least four years beyond the secondary school level and serve as an apprentice athletic trainer under the direct supervision of a licensed athletic trainer for four consecutive years during undergraduate or graduate study provide college transcripts and references, and pass written and oral/practical exams For national certification contact: Board of Certification, Inc. 4223 S. 143rd Circle Omaha, NE 68137 Phone: 402.559.0091 Fax: 402.561.0598 E-mail: staff@bocatc.org http://www.bocatc.org/ Applicant requirements: complete an entry-level athletic training program accredited by CAATE in no less than two academic years current certification in Emergency Cardiac Care pass exam Fees: Application: $35.00 (members) or $60.00 (non-members) Testing: $190.00 (1 section), $235.00 (2 sections); $275.00 (3 sections) Examination: Type: Written, practical, and written simulation When: February, April, June, August, and November Where: Atlanta Repeats: Unlimited Georgia Board of Athletic Trainers Fees: Application: $50.00 Testing: $50.00 Renewal: $100.00 Late: $150.00 Examination: Type: Written and oral/practical When: January and July Where: Macon Repeats: Unlimited