Library Guides: Athletic Training: Professional Development

Online Resources by Area of Interest

American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
ACSM is the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world. With more than 50,000 members and certified professionals worldwide, ACSM is dedicated to advancing and integrating scientific research to provide educational and practical applications of exercise science and sports medicine.
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
AOSSM is a world leader in sports medicine education, research, communication, and fellowship, working closely with many other sports medicine specialists, including athletic trainers, physical therapists, family physicians, and others to improve the identification, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports injuries.
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
APTA seeks to improve the health and quality of life of individuals in society by advancing physical therapist practice, education, and research, and by increasing the awareness and understanding of physical therapy's role in the nation's health care system.
College Athletic Trainers' Society (CATS)
The College Athletic Trainers' Society is founded to provide high quality care to our student-athletes; to foster a close working relationship with organizations whose interests are to promote intercollegiate athletics; and to address the needs and concerns of full-time head and assistant athletic trainers at colleges and universities.
Eastern Athletic Trainers' Association (EATA)
The mission of the EATA is to provide our membership with educational opportunities, our student members with scholarships, and funding for research.
Maryland Athletic Trainers' Association (MATA)
The Maryland Athletic Trainers' Association (MATA) is a professional organization for athletic trainers and other health care practitioners who support the advancement of the profession of athletic training within the state of Maryland.
Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers' Association (MAATA)
It's the mission of the MAATA to enhance the quality of health care for athletes and those engaged in physical activity, and to advance the profession of athletic training through education and research in the prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of injuries.
National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA)
The professional membership association for certified athletic trainers and others who support the athletic training profession. The mission of the National Athletic Trainers' Association is to represent, engage and foster the continued growth and development of the athletic training profession and athletic trainers as unique health care providers.
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
The NSCA provides access to the latest research findings, the most advanced techniques, and the most up-to-date conditioning practices and injury prevention methods. It brings together a diverse group of professionals from the sport science, athletic, allied health, and fitness industries. Includes free training videos and podcasts, etc.

Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)
CAATE focuses on defining, measuring, and continually improving AT education.
Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC)
The Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC) was incorporated in 1989 to provide a certification program for entry-level Athletic Trainers (ATs). The BOC establishes and regularly reviews both the standards for the practice of athletic training and the continuing education requirements for BOC Certified ATs. The BOC has the only accredited certification program for ATs in the US.
BOC for Athletic Trainers: Map of State Regulatory Agencies
Map of State Regulatory Agencies for all 50 states
Maryland: MD Board of Physicians- Allied Health Practitioners- Athletic Trainers
Delaware: Examining Board of Physical Therapy & Athletic Trainers
Virginia: VA Board of Medicine- Athletic Trainers Advisory Board
Pennsylvania: State Board of Medicine
New Jersey: State Board of Medical Examiners- Athletic Training Advisory Committee

Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Outlook Handbook: Athletic Training
From the US government; statistics and job outlook for athletic training
CATS Career Center
Job postings for athletic trainers
NATA Career Center
NATA is committed to helping athletic trainers find a fulfilling job no matter their desired setting. Sponsored by Gatorade and only for NATA members, the NATA Career Center is the most comprehensive job listing service for athletic trainers worldwide. To upload your resume and search for athletic training jobs, you must be a NATA member.

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Dictionary of Occupational Titles - Athletic Trainer
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