Athletic training programs designed to prepare students for entry level careers in athletic training or graduate studies are on offer at Loras College. The athletic training program runs for six consecutive semesters; at the end of the course students receive a bachelor's degree that includes a liberal arts foundation and knowledge and skills required for a career in athletic training. Loras College is off the Mississippi River in Dubuque, Iowa.
In 1973 the California State University began its Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP); throughout the years lots of students have completed the program to become board Certified Athletic Trainers, as stated in the California State University website. To achieve this, all academic and clinical aspects of the program have to be completed before graduation to become board eligible. High schools, clinics, professional teams and other establishments tend to employ California State University's ATEP graduates.
Students must complete 45 credits in a major to earn a Bachelor of Science degree. Athletic training as well as learning about professional organization and responsibility is part of the students curriculum. The athletic trainer program from the university of Miami offers coursework in fields of specialization, such as nutrition or first aid. Students learn through supervised clinical education and in the classroom. According to the University of Miami website, the main objectives of the athletic training program include teaching prevention, clinical evaluation and diagnosis, and immediate care.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 15,260 athletic trainers were employed in the United States as of May 2009. The mean annual wage for athletic trainers was $44,020, ranging from $25,510 to $65,140. Industries with the highest reported salaries were spectator sports and elementary and secondary schools.