Career Major - Student Athletic Training Aide
Northwest Tech offers the following career majors within the Health Science Cluster.
Therapeutic Services Pathway Career Majors
Student Athletic Training Aide- Alva Campus only
In this Career Major, students complete the Health Careers Core Curriculum (Technology Center), Core Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology, Core First Aid and Healthcare Provider CPR. Students will also be provided a history and introduction to the athletic training profession and an introduction to pharmacology and nutrition. They will learn to recognize, evaluate, and provide care to athletic injuries including how to wrap, tape, and fit equipment according to safety regulations. In addition, patient care and exercises and their functions will also be covered. Students practice in a variety of settings as chosen by the instructor.
Career Major Length: 585 hours
CIP Code: 51.0913
SOC Code: 29.9091
You can access SOC occupation information at www.onetcodeconnector.org.
Courses |
Hours |
Health Careers Core Curriculum | 225 |
Core Medical Terminology | 45 |
Anatomy and Physiology | 120 |
Core Healthcare Provider CPR and First Aid | 15 |
Essentials of Athletic Training Profession | 60 |
Therapeutic Rehabilitation for the Student Athletic Training Aide | 30 |
Therapeutic Modalities for the Student Athletic Training Aide | 30 |
Student Athletic Training Aide Mentorship | 60 |
Campus Location: Alva
Financial Aid Eligible: No
Who Can Enroll: High School Juniors and Seniors
Student Organization: Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
Tuition and Materials Use Fees:
Testing and certification fees may apply.
Salary Range: $8.62/hour
Helpful Attributes and Abilities:
- Reading and math skills at the 10th grade level or above
- A positive attitude
- A general interest in health careers
- Good communication skills
- The ability to relate to people in a caring, empathetic manner
- Good eye-hand coordination
- Good physical and mental health
- Dependability
- Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of personality types
Cluster: Health Science
Pathway: Therapeutic Services
Alva Instructor: Mrs. Brooke Meyer
Last updated on 7/7/14