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Athletic Trainer

UCI Series Concepts

Class Specifications - H.80
Supervising Athletic Trainer - 9457
Athletic Trainer - 9458

June, 1976

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SERIES CONCEPT

Athletic Trainers assist coaches in planning the training program and in 
the conditioning of athletes; assist in the prevention, treatment and 
reduction of injuries, and in the rehabilitation of athletes who have 
been injured; serve in a liaison position with medical personnel; and 
perform other related duties as required.

The series consists of two levels.  Athletic Trainer is the operational 
level, and Supervising Athletic Trainer is the supervisory level, This 
Series is distinguished from the Physical Therapist series in that 
incumbents are concerned with the care, prevention and recognition of 
injuries to athletic team members.

                      CLASS CONCEPTS

Supervising Athletic Trainer

Under direction, incumbents supervise two or more Athletic Trainers plus 
associated personnel in the prevention and care of injuries to athletes 
participating in intercollegiate athletics.  Specifically, incumbents 
supervise the prevention of athletic injuries by means of protective and 
therapeutic wrapping, with the Invention and fabrication of protective 
padding; supervise the care of athletic injuries through the utilization 
of one or more of the following physical modalities typical to physical 
therapy: infrared, ultra-sound, massage techniques, hydrocollator packs, 
cryotherapy, hydrotherapy, and electrical stimulation units; and 
supervise the rehabilitation of athletic injuries through the use of 
isotonic, isokinetic and isometric exercise programs designed in 
conjunction with the team physician and specialty staff.

Supervising Athletic Trainers also supervise the maintenance of athletic 
training facilities and equipment, the annual ordering of supplies, and 
the purchase of new equipment; assist the athletic equipment manager in 
the purchase of protective equipment relating to the medical problem of 
a student athlete; assist the team physician in the care and disposition 
of emergency situations; travel with athletic teams as required, and are 
assigned responsibility for the care of athletes in the absence of the 
team physician; assist campus hospitals in the set up and administration 
of physical examinations to prospective student athletes in inter- 
collegiate sports; and maintain permanent medical records, with medical 
histories and athletic injuries incurred by athletes.

Athletic Trainer

Under general supervision, incumbents assist in the prevention of 
athletic injuries by means of therapeutic and protective adhesive 
strapping and wrapping; care for athletic injuries by means of modern 
physical therapy equipment (hydrotherapy, electrotherapy and cryotherapy 
modalities), techniques and medication; and assist in the rehabilitation 
of athletic injuries through the use of therapeutic exercise programs.

Athletic Trainers also maintain athletic training facilities and 
equipment, restock supplies, and prepare for daily tapings; administer 
first aid to athletes during practice sessions and sorting events; 
screen and refer injured athletes to the athletic team physician; advise 
and counsel athletes as to injury situations; travel with athletic teams 
designated by the Supervising Athletic Trainer, and are assigned 
responsibility for the care of athletes in the absence of the team 
physician; issue medical clearances to participate, signifying 
completion of a physical examination by a physician, and a medical 
history; maintain up-to-date squad lists of cleared athletes; and 
administer emergency first aid to physical education and recreation 
students in the immediate area.

                    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Supervising Athletic Trainer

Certification as an Athletic Trainer with the National Athletic 
Trainers' Association, and three years of experience as an Athletic 
Trainer; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and 
knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the 
duties assigned to the position.

Athletic Trainer

Graduation from college with a baccalaureate degree, and completion of 
the athletic training curriculum requirements of the National Athletic 
Trainers' Association; or the completion of 1800 hours in a training 
quarter under the direct supervision of a certified Athletic Trainer; or 
graduation from college with a degree in, Physical Therapy and two years 
of experience in Athletic Training, as evidence of eligibility to take 
the certification examination for Athletic Trainer; or an equivalent 
combination of education and experience; and knowledges and abilities 
essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the 
position.

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