What is an Athletic Trainer?

"Athletic trainers are educated and trained in injury and illness prevention strategies that focus on optimizing health to improve an individual’s quality of life. Athletic trainers are the only health care professionals whose expertise in prevention ranges from minor sprains to catastrophic head and neck injuries, and from minor illnesses to exertional heat syndrome. Nutrition and wellness also play an integral role in the athletic trainers’ work in preventing injury and illness. Athletic trainers recognize when consultation with other health care providers is necessary and refer accordingly."

Duties and Services:

Injury Prevention and Wellness Protection

Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis

Immediate and Emergency Care

Treatment and Rehabilitation

Organizational and Professional Health

Contact Information:

Email: leslie.raiford@henry.k12.ga.us

References/More Information:

NATA