Athletic trainers are skilled to minimize the risks by assessing a player’s health condition, implementing conditioning programs, creating emergency action plans, preparing all medical personnel for difficult situations, educating athletes on effective illness prevention methods, inspecting sports equipment, inspecting facilities for any sanitation issue, applying/evaluating of protective gear, advising on aspects of nutrition, and communicating the dangers of substance abuse. Another important role of athletic trainers is that they obtain a player’s medical history, conduct a physical examination, come up with a differential diagnosis, create an effective treatment plan, or communicate the nature of the injury to the players, of course. Athletic trainers are also responsible for performing a preliminary assessment of patients, implementing illness management techniques, and applying management strategies for any non-life-threatening injury. 

Other responsibilities of athletic trainers include selecting/evaluating the effectiveness of all therapeutic interventions, recommending/applying assistive devices, providing patient education to facilitate quick recovery, recognizing the role of medications, ensuring compliance with both federal & state laws, using documentation practices, and following regulations about the administration and documentation of medications. While there are many skills athletic trainers need to possess, communication skills, interpersonal skills, physical stamina, compassion, detail-oriented ability, compassion, and decision-making skills are the most imperative qualities they must have. Create your Athletic Trainer Resume by clicking on ''Use this Resume'' button.