Athletic Trainer
- Exam
- State exam
- Education
- Specific course
- Experience
- Not reported
- Background check
- Required
Under the supervision of a physician, athletic trainers provide therapy to athletes designed for prevention, physical evaluation, emergency care and physical reconditioning relating to injuries and illnesses incurred through sports-induced trauma. The trauma occurs during the preparation for or participation in a sports competition or during a physical training program, either of which is sponsored by an educational institution, amateur or professional athletic group or other recognized organization.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- State exam required
- Education
- Specific course required
- Continuing education
- Continuing education required
- Certification
- Certification required
- Background check
- Background check required
Issuing body
- Department
- Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing
- Board
- Board of Athletic Training
- Address
- 6200 Park Avenue Des Moines, IA 50321 Suite 100 Des Moines, IA 50319
- Phone
- (515) 281-0254
- Agency website
- https://dial.iowa.gov/about/boards/athletic-training
- Licence page
- http://www.bocatc.org/athletic-trainers
- Last updated
- June 30, 2021
Occupations (O*NET)
- Athletic Trainer 29-9091.00
Source and verification
This record is Iowa's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.
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