Health Technologists and Technicians

Athletic Trainers

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Significant Points

* Long hours, sometimes including nights and weekends, are common.

* A bachelor's degree is usually the minimum requirement, but many athletic trainers hold a master's or doctoral degree.

* Employment is pr ojected to grow much faster than average.

* Job prospects should be good in the health care industry, but competition is expected for positions with sports teams.

Nature of the Work

Athletic trainers help prevent and treat injuries for people of all ages. Their clients include e veryone from professional athletes to industrial workers. Recognized by the American Medical Association as allied health professionals, athletic trainers ...

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