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1999 BCE
The beginner
We present a chronology of the contributions of the National Athletic Trainers' Association to the development of athletic training education in the United States. -
Cramer chemical company
In 1918, Chuck Cramer started the Cramer Chemical Company (now Cramer Products) that produced a line of products used by athletic trainers and began publishing a newsletter in 1932 entitled The First Aider. -
NATA found
An organization named the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) was founded in 1938 and folded in 1944. -
Then
The first athletic training curriculum approved by NATA was in 1959 and the amount of athletic training programs began to grow throughout colleges and universities in the United States. -
NATA produced
NATABOC in 1969 iN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT A CERTIFICATION process the profession had an entry level. -
first
First NATA certification given. -
required education
Athletic trainers need at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Master's degree programs are also common, and may be preferred by some employers. -
NATA approve
By June 1982, there were nine NATA-approved graduate athletic training education programs. -
work used
On July 1, 1986, this work was used to implement athletic training as a major course of study in at least 10 colleges and universities, and to only start the development of the major in a handful of others. -
the process
Became and independent non-profit corporation and soon later changed its name to the Board of Certification -
NATA changed professional domains and educational requirements
Athletic training encompasses the prevention, examination, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of emergent -
NATABOC.
The purpose of the BOC certification program is to establish that individuals have the knowledge and skills necessary to perform tasks critical for the safe and competent practice as an entry level Athletic Trainer -
Role Delineation
They may suffer from disorders such as sickle‐cell trait, diabetes or have other conditions predisposing
them to injury or illness -
JRC-AT
Athletic Trainer completely took over the process and became independent. -
Important role.
Athletic trainers specialize in preventing, diagnosing, and treating muscle and bone injuries and illnesses.
