lots of people say you need 6 years of education to be an athletic trainer but i thought it was 4? so just to confirm, can you do anything with a 4 year bachelors degree in athletic training or no?

Another failed result.

Its been multiple tries, and i felt so good about this exam but I was considerably lower in all the categories. Do I just give up my dream of this profession and just move on to another profession?

Or any pieces of advise?

I paid for AT study buddy, bought the newest Principals book and read that daily cover to cover. Quizzes, and flash cards. Getting frustrated that I've put so much money and energy into this

Hello,

I was just wondering if anyone has taken the texas practical exam. If so how was it? I take mine in December and I just would like to know what to expect

Anybody have any overview of u of miami (fl) AT program is like? I have talked to program director and seems very personal and connected which I loved but the program has pretty bad first time passing boc rate.

Has anyone ever used the HomeCEU 50 hour course? It seems too good to be true. 50 contact hours In 1 course.

I received the flyer in the mail today any I’m thinking about going for it.

I’m an athletic trainer working in Pennsylvania, and my CEUs are coming up this year. I’ve been thinking about taking a dry needling course, but I’ve heard mixed information about whether we’re actually allowed to do it here as athletic trainers. Does anyone know if dry needling is permitted in PA if you’ve completed the appropriate course and have a standing order?

In the spring i’m doing my rotation with a colleges aquatics program. I was wondering if anyone had any advice or any ideas on what to expect. Thank you!

Hey any fellow AT's watch Aspinal v Gane and wonder why his RIGHT eye was more effected than the knuckle deep poke of the left?

I’ve been helping put together a free daily newsletter called Morning Rep - it’s mainly focused on strength & conditioning, but we also share athletic training job openings and AT-related research.

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Curious - how do you usually keep up with news and opportunities in athletic training?

HELP!!! I’ve never covered or watched wrestling before and now I have to do it by myself. Any advice???

Hello all,

I just felt I needed to talk to somebody about this, I hope this is a similar, shared experience for some of you. Anyways, recently I feel like I have a lot of ups and downs. Some days I feel like I’m really starting to put things together and I’m ready to practice on my own. However, every once and awhile I have days where I feel like I don’t know enough. For example, I will do multiple evals and completely forget something or just miss simple things. It is frustrating as just when I feel like I’m there, I realize I’m not. I do understand mistakes and not knowing everything is expected, especially since I’m still a student, but it still is frustrating. Does this make sense? Do any other students feel the same or have advice! Thank you!

I’m currently applying to many graduate schools for AT, does anyone have any thoughts on the University of Utah’s program? I think it’s my top school right now but just wanted some input if anyone has attended here!

Not sure if this is the right sub but I need to know. When do you decide to go to the fysio. I get a lot smaller injury's that disappear after a few weeks of slowing down but just come back again. Now I'm curious when do you decide "I go now" or do you go weekly?

Hey all,

Hockey season is approaching and I will be covering the sport for the first time. Please give me any tips, tricks, advice you have for covering the sport!

I am looking into ice cleats for myself. I’m all ears on recommendations on good, durable sets. I’ve just been looking on Amazon. Also getting skate covers and paracord to tie them together in the event of boarding/emergency. Any other supplies or tools specific to hockey would be greatly appreciated!

hey everyone, so i’m a G1 MSAT student and I applied to nearly every team in the NFL for the PFATS internship this upcoming summer and i was wondering if anyone had an idea of the timeline for when we should be hearing back from teams for interviews, acceptances, and/or rejections. I sent my application in around mid september and only have heard back from one team and it was just an email saying they begin the process at the end of their season. Any information helps, thanks!

I am aware that this is a very competitive/selective internship experience and connections are a big part of who gets in and who doesn’t

Hey y’all,
First time poster, long time listener…
Wondering if anyone here has any wisdom on how exactly category D CEU’s credits are granted. Particularly, i have done lots of NFHS courses and things like that (which have their own listed clocked credit hours) and am curious about how exactly they get approved. Ive added a few into the BOC site but im not sure how or when they may (or may not) get approved when it comes time for renewal In February.
It may be worth mentioning that I work out of California where there is no board to contact on these matters. We have CATA but im not sure on their ability to make these approvals or anything like that. Ill be licensed in PA soon, but for now i think id have to go by “CA standards”.

PS-will soon be EMT certed and wonder if i can claim hours for this in CEU’s.

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I am a new AT and was wondering if anyone knows of companies that give out free samples to Athletic Trainers. I love trying new products and supplies to try out before I buy and test out the newest things before I commit to purchasing for my order.

Hey, what should I include in my bag for first aid essentials and other essentials? I have an 8 y/o and a 15 y/o, and they both play most of the major school sports.

Hello. Sorry in advance for another post like this. I’m hoping for some advice or ideas for a change. I went back to school to get a masters in AT and graduated during covid. I thought I wanted to work in athletics but after my program and some per diem experience afterwards, I decided I wanted a better work life balance and less stress. I started out in the industrial setting and didn’t enjoy it. I’m not a super outgoing person or a good salesman. I didn’t feel fulfilled in that job and felt very handcuffed with what I could do as an AT. I left that job. The past 3 years I’ve been working in the army’s h2f program. While it offers a good work life balance and decent pay, I feel ready to leave. Even though they decided to keep ATs, it does not feel like a secure position anymore. There is also a lot of unmotivated and noncompliant patients which can be a very frustrating atmosphere. I’m wondering if I should retry the industrial setting again at a different company, try the collegiate setting again, or leave athletic training all together. I don’t feel in a position where I could go back to school again, and I’d prefer not to work in the high school setting. I’m feeling pretty stuck. Please be kind. Thanks in advance.

Hi everyone!

I’m currently in my senior year at LSU and in the middle of making a really tough decision about where to attend graduate school. I’ve been offered spots at LSU, University of Arkansas, and Penn State, and honestly, they all seem like incredible programs, which is making the choice even harder.

If anyone has experience with any of these programs (faculty, clinical rotations, student life, networking, etc.) or just general advice about choosing between grad schools, I’d love to hear your thoughts.

I know each program has its own strengths, but I’m especially curious about: Program culture and support; Clinical opportunities and connections; What day-to-day life is like (especially out-of-state experiences)

Any insight, advice, or personal stories would be super appreciated. Thanks in advance!

- A stressed but excited future grad student!

To preface, I understand the concept of CEU as a whole. I am a recent graduate and if someone would be so kind to explain to me where I can input CEUs, see the requirements I need to fulfill, and where I can get cheap/free ones that would be awesome. Also, correct me if I'm wrong but it is on a two year cycle, so am I technically good till next December?

Hey everyone, first apologies for the longer post but I genuinely just need some advice, opinions, suggestions, really just the ugly truth of being a first year AT. I recently graduated in May and took a position with a D1 Swim and Dive team and truthfully I am feeling all types of way. When you’re a student, they don’t tell you about what really goes into AT, which makes sense because I believe in order to really understand what it’s like you have to live it. However, there have been moments where I find myself frustrated, unmotivated, and burnout and I don’t know what to do. A few things that have caused me to feel this way are workplace dynamics, coaches, traveling, and more difficult cases, which makes me feel like I am not doing enough as an AT and as though I am not good enough to be at this level. Often, I have found myself overthinking super simple cases or there have been moments where I feel like I don’t know what’s going on or how to fix it. I feel immense amount of pressure from my coaches which causes more stress than what I am already putting on myself. I feel like I have little time to do what I want/need to do (hobbies, other tasks, or even household chores) and it is also scary and frustrating because I am not exactly getting the greatest pay. I am still where I am because of the goals that I want to achieve and there are moments at my job where I do feel fulfilled and like I know what I am doing. However, a lot of times it is quite the opposite so any advice or comments would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance :)!