As the only accreditor for athletic training educational programs in the U.S., and recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accredation (CHEA), the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) respectfully requests that the board consider using the term "Athletic Training Student" instead of "Student Athletic Trainer"  and "professional programs" in athletic training instead of bachelor's or master's.  This language is more consistent with the language that all accredited athletic training programs are asked to use in their publications and documents.  This terminology is also consistent with the use of the term "student" in other health care professions. The definition suggested by the CAATE is:  "Athletic Training Student" means a person enrolled in a CAATE accredited professional or post-professional athletic training education program.    Please feel free to contact the CAATE if you have questions or concerns.

 

 

Can you name the specific board for example below are American Orthopedic Academy of Sports Medicine American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine. American College of Sports Medicine American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Again please name which board and the board certification procedure(years of experience) Can anyone tell me what regularatory body in Virginia regulates student althletic trainers in a non-post secondary environment? For example are Virginia High School League (VHSL) required to have a masters degree Will the student athletic training be as rigorous as say a physical therapist? What about ethics and professionslis? http://www.nata.org/sites/default/files/virginia-act.pdf http://www.nata.org/sites/default/files/AT_Facts.pdf National Athletic Trainers' Association Finally should anyone trust them in regards to concussions http://www.doe.virginia.gov/boe/guidance/health/2015_guidelines_concussions_in_student_athletes.pdf http://www.acps.k12.va.us/board/manual/jjac.pdf http://mychesterfieldschools.com/wp-content/uploads/parents_files/health_info/MedicalReleaseFormConcussions.pdf