Scope Of Practice In Athletic Training

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As an athletic trainer, these individuals are well-educated in strategies that can help prevent injuries and illnesses. Your responsibilities include prevention, treatment, rehab, examination and diagnosis of an injury. All these are meant to help improve the patient’s quality of life and lower the chances of impairments or limitations.“The practitioner’s scope of practice in athletic training is determined by several factors, including (A) entry-level practice; (B) CE or advanced qualification in a skill; (C) state regulation; and (D) public protection.” (Hortz,

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