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Athletic trainers are integral to healthcare, focusing on injury prevention, assessment, immediate care, and rehabilitation in close collaboration with physicians. In the Northeast, Â鶹ÊÓƵ offers an exceptional Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program designed to empower aspiring athletic trainers with a comprehensive curriculum and clinical expertise. Through Alvernia’s Franciscan values and a strong emphasis on evidence-based practice, the MSAT program cultivates highly skilled health professionals who embody the ethos of "knowledge joined with love."
 

Program Highlights 

Accreditation 

Alvernia’s MSAT program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), ensuring that students receive education that meets the profession's highest standards. 
 

Degree Paths

Two distinct MSAT program pathways are offered: the accelerated post-baccalaureate track for those with bachelor’s degrees, which enables completion in two years for a fast-tracked career in athletic training, and the five-year track for undergraduates, which provides a thorough athletic training education with a liberal arts foundation.
 

Real-World Clinical Practicums

Students are required to complete four supervised clinical practicums during the program. These practicums offer hands-on experience, allowing students to practice their athletic training skills in diverse, real-world environments with direct patient contact. Â鶹ÊÓƵ is proud to partner with a variety of esteemed clinical sites, including Albright College, Â鶹ÊÓƵ, Berks Catholic High School, and many others across the region. These partnerships provide a range of clinical education experiences, from high school athletics to professional sports teams and healthcare facilities.
 

Expanding Career Opportunities 

Through rigorous training and diverse clinical practicums, Alvernia graduates are prepared for a broad range of opportunities, including:
 

• Clinical Athletic Trainers: Work in hospitals, clinics, sports medicine facilities, or rehabilitation centers, providing patient care, injury assessment, and rehabilitation services.
• School and Collegiate Athletic Trainers: Serve in primary, secondary, and collegiate educational settings, supporting student-athletes through injury prevention, emergency care, and recovery processes.
• Professional Sports Athletic Trainers Join professional sports teams, manage athletes' physical conditions, prevent injuries, and oversee rehabilitation.
• Industrial and Corporate Athletic Trainers: Employed by businesses and corporations to implement workplace wellness programs and provide care for occupational injuries.
• Military and Law Enforcement Athletic Trainers: These trainers specialize in preparing military personnel and law enforcement officers for the physical demands of their roles, including injury prevention and rehabilitation.
• Performing Arts Athletic Trainers: These trainers work with dancers, musicians, and performers, focusing on the unique physical demands and injury risks associated with the arts.
• Public Health and Community Health Athletic Trainers: Engage in community outreach and public health initiatives, promoting physical activity, injury prevention, and wellness in diverse populations.
• Athletic Training Educators: Teach future athletic trainers in academic settings, contributing to the profession's development through education and research.
• Sports Program Directors: Oversee sports and athletic programs in various settings, including community sports organizations, schools, and recreational facilities.
   

In addition to direct patient care, graduates are prepared for leadership roles in program development, administration, and policy-making within the athletic training profession. These roles highlight the versatility of a graduate degree in athletic training.
 

Kickstart Your Career with Alvernia! 

The Master of Science in Athletic Training program at Â鶹ÊÓƵ exemplifies excellence in athletic training education. It combines foundational knowledge, extensive clinical experience, and a commitment to holistic care. Graduates emerge as skilled professionals ready to contribute to the health and safety of diverse populations. If you are looking for an athletic training master's program in the Northeast, please do not hesitate to contact Alvernia’s Graduate Admissions Office at 610-796-5187 or gradandadult@alvernia.edu for more information.

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