Athletic Trainers

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1. 01Conduct an initial assessment of an athlete's injury or illness to provide emergency or continued care and to determine whether they should be referred to physicians for definitive diagnosis and treatment.
2. 02Assess and report the progress of recovering athletes to coaches or physicians.
3. 03Care for athletic injuries, using physical therapy equipment, techniques, or medication.
4. 04Evaluate athletes' readiness to play and provide participation clearances when necessary and warranted.
5. 05Perform general administrative tasks, such as keeping records or writing reports.
6. 06Clean and sanitize athletic training rooms.
7. 07Instruct coaches, athletes, parents, medical personnel, or community members in the care and prevention of athletic injuries.
8. 08Apply protective or injury preventive devices, such as tape, bandages, or braces, to body parts, such as ankles, fingers, or wrists.
9. 09Collaborate with physicians to develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries.
10. 10Travel with athletic teams to be available at sporting events.
11. 11Plan or implement comprehensive athletic injury or illness prevention programs.
12. 12Inspect playing fields to locate any items that could injure players.

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