Athletic Training
The North Central Texas College Athletic Training Department is dedicated to the care and prevention of athletic injuries and the general health of the athletes serving Volleyball, Softball, Baseball Cross Country Track, Golf and Equestrian. NCTC offers courses designed to help student athletic trainers grow in their knowledge of athletic training. The athletic training program is involved with many aspects of the athletic department and receives recognition for the work that it does. NCTC places an emphasis on practical and cognitive knowledge and recognition of injuries.
As part of a complete healthcare team, the certified athletic trainer works under the direction of a licensed physician and in cooperation with other healthcare professionals, athletics administrators, coaches, and parents. The certified athletic trainer gets to know each athlete/ patient individually and can treat injuries more effectively because of that. A certified athletic trainer’s day may, for example, include these tasks:
Prepare athletes for practice or competition, including taping, bandaging, and bracing
Evaluate injuries to determine their management and possible referral
Develop conditioning programs
Implement treatment and rehabilitation programs
These duties require extensive knowledge and strong decision-making skills obtained through the certified athletic trainer’s experience and education.
Program Overview
Athletic training is recognized by the American Medical Association as an allied health care profession. The AMA recommends certified athletic trainers in every high school to keep America’s youth safe and healthy. The certified athletic trainer specializes in six practice areas or domains:
Prevention
Clinical evaluation and diagnosis
Immediate care
Treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning
Organization and administration
Professional responsibility
NCTC offers scholarship and work study
For information on becoming a Student Athletic Trainer at North Central Texas College complete the Student Athletic Training Application below.
Student Athletic Training Application
Barri Mulkey
Athletic Trainer/Application Contact
bmulkey@nctc.edu
