group-court.jpgThe program also provides services to student-athletes.Certified athletic trainers are on staff daily to provide treatment, rehabilitation and conditioning.The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education.
Athletic Training

Athletic Training Education Program for Students
Health Care for Student-Athletes

The Athletic Training Education Program at Carthage is a rigorous and intense program intended to provide graduates with the knowledge, skills and competencies of an entry-level athletic trainer. The program prepares graduates to enter a variety of employment settings and to render care to a wide spectrum of individuals engaged in physical activity.

The Athletic Training major is an undergraduate level curriculum within the Exercise and Sport Science Department. The program has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) since 2003. Students begin clinical instruction during the second term of their sophomore year.

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Services Provided

  • Athletic injury prevention and risk management
  • Recognition, evaluation and assessment of injuries and illnesses
  • First aid and emergency care
  • Treatment and rehabilitation of sports injuries

Therapeutic Services Available

  • Cold packs
  • Ice massage cups
  • Ice immersion
  • Whirlpool
  • Moist heat packs
  • Parafin bath
  • Ultrasound
  • Electrical Stimulation
  • Saunders Cervical Traction
  • Biofeedback
  • Game Ready

Rehabilitation Services Available

  • Stationary bikes
  • Treadmills
  • Therabands
  • Physioballs
  • Weight cable column
  • Magnum Functional Trainer
  • Medicine Balls
  • Tru-Stretch
  • JumpTrainer
  • my3 Power Plate
  • Fitness Center
  • Pool
  • Indoor Track

Emergency Equipment Available

  • Crutches
  • Vacuum splints
  • Spineboard
  • AED
  • Oxygen
  • Suction

Visiting Team Information

  • A certified athletic trainer will be present at all sporting events.

  • If a certified athletic trainer is not travelling with the team, please provide written permission for our staff to treat athletes with ultrasound or electrical stimulation.

  • At all sporting events water, cups, ice, ice bags, emergency supplies, therapeutic modalities and taping tables will be available for use if needed.

See all visiting team information.

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The Carthage College Athletic Training Education Program has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) since 2003.

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