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The Athletic Training Department is responsible for providing athletic
health care for all student-athletes at New Hampton School. The certified athletic trainers (ATCs)
provide evaluations of athletic injuries to determine safe
participation status, preventive taping and bracing, and rehabilitation
to any injured athlete. ATCs are prepared to deal with injuries that occur throughout practices and contests. They also keep and
maintain records on each individual athlete, their injuries, and
treatments. Athletes who are not able to participate in practice or
contests will be monitored while completing their rehabilitation
program. The ATCs work with the athlete's treating doctor or
physical therapist to carry out any prescribed rehabilitative therapy.
Licensed Health Care Professionals
Certified athletic trainers are health care providers who specialize in
the prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries
and illnesses that occur to athletes and the physically active.
The athletic training profession has been recognized by the American
Medical Association since 1980, and the national headquarters of the
American Red Cross welcomes athletic trainers as members of the
disaster health services team.
Athletic trainers hold at least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited
athletic training education program; 70 percent have graduate degrees
as well.
Athletic trainers are regulated and licensed health care workers.
Nearly every state has enacted legislation and established regulatory
boards.
In addition, an independent national board–the Board of
Certification, Inc.–certifies athletic trainers. Athletic trainers must
pass an examination and hold a bachelor’s degree to gain the credential
of Athletic Trainer, Certified (ATC). To retain certification, ATC
credential holders must obtain eighty hours of medically-related continuing
education credits every three years and adhere to a code of ethics.
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New Hampton Athletic Training Room is a 900-square-foot, multi-purpose
facility, located in the Arts and Athletic Building. It is equipped
with four treatment tables, a taping station, two whirlpools,
e-stim ultrasound units, hot/cold hydrocollators, and an office. It
is staffed by two full time, certified, and state licensed ATCs who are is assisted by student interns from Plymouth State
University’s Graduate and Undergraduate Athletic Training Programs.
Questions or Comments?
Please contact:
Adam Tyson, ATC
Head Athletic Trainer
New Hampton School
603-677-3443
atyson@newhampton.org
or visit www.nata.org
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