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Athletic Trainers: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

Evaluate and treat musculoskeletal injuries or illnesses. Provide preventive, therapeutic, emergency, and rehabilitative care.

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This source lists 23 tasks, including 20 marked Core and 3 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2021.

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Core · Task 4221 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Conduct 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.

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Core · Task 4225 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Assess and report the progress of recovering athletes to coaches or physicians.

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Core · Task 4222 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Care for athletic injuries, using physical therapy equipment, techniques, or medication.

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Core · Task 4223 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Evaluate athletes' readiness to play and provide participation clearances when necessary and warranted.

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Core · Task 18691 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Perform general administrative tasks, such as keeping records or writing reports.

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Core · Task 23925 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Clean and sanitize athletic training rooms.

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Core · Task 4231 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Instruct coaches, athletes, parents, medical personnel, or community members in the care and prevention of athletic injuries.

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Core · Task 4224 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Apply protective or injury preventive devices, such as tape, bandages, or braces, to body parts, such as ankles, fingers, or wrists.

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Core · Task 4226 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Collaborate with physicians to develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries.

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Core · Task 4230 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Travel with athletic teams to be available at sporting events.

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Core · Task 4228 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Plan or implement comprehensive athletic injury or illness prevention programs.

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Core · Task 4232 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Inspect playing fields to locate any items that could injure players.

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Core · Task 4227 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Advise athletes on the proper use of equipment.

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Core · Task 4236 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Confer with coaches to select protective equipment.

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Core · Task 4229 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Develop training programs or routines designed to improve athletic performance.

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Core · Task 4235 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Massage body parts to relieve soreness, strains, or bruises.

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Core · Task 4237 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Accompany injured athletes to hospitals.

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Core · Task 4239 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Lead stretching exercises for team members prior to games or practices.

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Core · Task 4233 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Conduct research or provide instruction on subject matter related to athletic training or sports medicine.

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Core · Task 4234 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Recommend special diets to improve athletes' health, increase their stamina, or alter their weight.

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Supplemental · Task 18692 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

File athlete insurance claims and communicate with insurance providers.

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Supplemental · Task 18693 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Teach sports medicine courses to athletic training students.

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Supplemental · Task 4238 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Perform team support duties, such as running errands, maintaining equipment, or stocking supplies.

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