Athletic training: a guide for pros

What customers ask, how to win the job, and what to put on your profile.

Offering athletic training

Teams and athletes want credentialed help. Show your credential and emergency plan.

What customers ask

  • Are you credentialed?
  • Do you cover events?
  • What is your emergency plan?
  • Do you work with doctors?
  • How do you handle return to play?

How to win the job

  • State your credential first.
  • Share your emergency plan.
  • Explain referral steps.
  • Put coverage in writing.
  • Describe prevention programs.
  • Offer a trial event.

What to put on your profile

  • Credential and state
  • Sports
  • Services
  • Emergency plan
  • Photos

Follow-up that helps the customer

  • Offer a prevention program
  • Offer return to play planning
  • Share a warm up routine

Licenses and permits

Athletic trainers are commonly licensed or credentialed. Hold what your state requires and follow your scope of practice.

Questions

Can I diagnose injuries?

Follow your state scope and refer out when needed.

When do I refer out?

When an injury is beyond your scope or a head injury is suspected.

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