Athletic trainers are healthcare professionals who work closely with physicians to not only administer preventive and emergency injury care for athletes and physically active individuals, but also follow through by setting up the treatment regimen and rehabilitation protocol.
There are currently two routes to obtaining an athletic training degree from The University of Tulsa: a five-year accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s program, and a two-year Post-Baccalaureate master’s program. Athletic training students of both programs gain experience under the direct supervision of faculty and professional staff, all of whom are BOC certified and Oklahoma licensed athletic trainers. These experiences take place in a variety of settings including Division 1 athletics at The University of Tulsa, orthopedic clinics, high schools and occupational/industrial settings as a part of the required supervised practice. Students may also have the opportunity to work with professional sports teams and other special events.
100%: That’s the proportion of our spring 2020 MAT program graduates who passed their Board of Certification exams in spring/summer 2020. These first-time test-takers studied hard, rose to the challenge and are now well on the road to career success.
Overview
Employment of athletic trainers is projected to grow 21 percent through 2028, which is faster than the average for all occupations. Most career opportunities for certified athletic trainers are found in sports medicine/orthopedic clinics, universities, colleges, high schools and industrial settings. Historically, athletic trainers have worked with athletes in organized sports. In the traditional setting, the athletic trainer must work closely with the coaching staff, the team physician and the athlete to coordinate an effective rehabilitation program.
In recent years, the profession has branched out, and now athletic trainers provide services to recreational athletes and others injured due to physical activity, such as accidents in the workplace. Certified athletic trainers are employed by the military, Cirque du Soleil, Ford, Disneyland and other corporations to provide rehabilitation services to injured employees and to develop and implement prevention.
Accreditation
The Athletic Training program at The University of Tulsa:
- Is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
- Was the first accredited Athletic Training program in Oklahoma
- Involves an extensive core of academic study combined with equally in-depth clinical rotations
- Utilizes intercollegiate, interscholastic, professional sport, industrial site, and sports medicine clinic settings for the student’s clinical experience
- Entitles the student to apply for the BOC Certification Examination after completion of degree requirements
The Master of Athletic Training professional degree program at the University of Tulsa is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)
The University of Tulsa Master of Athletic Training Student Achievement Measures can be found at https://caate.net/Program-Information-and-Outcomes/56