What is a Certified Athletic Trainer?

By Michael Sharp, Certified Athletic Trainer, Sports Performance Specialist

What is a Certified Athletic Trainer? A Certified Athletic Trainer is an allied health care professional who specializes in the prevention, evaluation and rehabilitation of injuries to athletes and those engaged in physical activity. Certified Athletic Trainers administer emergency care for acute sports injuries, and rehabilitate chronic injuries. They practice the art and science of athletic training under the supervision of a licensed physician of Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic. Athletic trainers posses educational and experiential requirements and have passed competency examinations by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification. They are also required to be licensed by the State of North Carolina. Certified Athletic Trainers use the credentials of ATC.

What is Athletic Training at The APC? The APC’s athletic trainers are a part of the rehabilitation team of The Athletic Performance Center in association with Raleigh Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Specialists. They assist with rehabilitative care to patients along with administering and progressing functional exercise programs as outlined in conjunction with our Physical Therapists. They also provide on site prevention, assessment, treatment, education and rehabilitation of athletic injuries to many area high schools athletic programs.