Athletic Training

Certified Athletic Trainers (ATCs) are medical experts that practice within six domains

• Prevention of Athletic Injuries
• Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis
• Immediate Care
• Treatment Rehabilitation and Reconditioning
• Organization and Administration
• Professional Responsibility

These duties require extensive knowledge and strong decision-making skills obtained through the Certified Athletic Trainer's experience and education.

There are many career options available

• Colleges and Universities - ATCs in this setting may provide health care services to student-athletes, teach in an athletic training education programs or a combination of these duties.

• Professional Sports - In this setting, ATCs provide athletic health care services for professional athletes involved with one sports organization.

• Sports Medicine Clinics - This growing setting provides ATCs the opportunity to work with a number of different health care professionals and a diverse patient population. In addition to athletic injury rehabilitation, many clinics provide athletic training services for secondary schools.

• Secondary Schools - Private and public secondary schools offer special job opportunities for ATCs. Many ATCs teach classes as well as providing health care services to the student-athletes. Other possible athletic training employment opportunities include corporate health programs, health clubs, clinical and industrial health care programs and athletic training education programs.
  

Athletic Training Medical Service Program

We strive to provide the highest quality health care services to our student-athletes.  LSSU sponsors a weekly physician's clinic with our team physicians visiting campus to diagnosis and treat the Laker student-athletes as quickly as possible.  We also work closely with our campus Health Care Center to provide the healthcare services that our athletes need to compete within the CCHA and the GLIAC.  We have a dedicated staff of ATC's and physicians who strive to provide quality health care.

"LSSU prepared me well for a career in outpatient physical therapy as well as high school sport coverage. The small class sizes, a welcoming atmosphere, and the opportunity to learn in several different environments are some of the strong points of a Lake State education. Students emerge from the program with versatility, confidence, and knowledge that will rival that of larger schools. I enjoyed the program and continue to enjoy contact with the staff and alumni. I recommend the program to any student who enjoys critical thinking, problem solving, athletics, being around people, and a comfortable, hometown atmosphere."

--Nikki Harrer
LSSU Athletic Training graduate