<p>Nightingale, I am a Certified Athletic Trainer. Feel free to ask questions here, via PM, etc. Definitely check out the NATA.org website and the Board of Certification website (bocatc.org). </p>
<p>I have a bachelors in health management (concentration: Athletic Training), hold a national certification through the BOC, a state license through the state of Illinois, and am currently pursuing a Masters in Medical Sciences with a concentration in pediatric sports medicine. I have been a certified/licensed athletic trainer for almost 3 years. </p>
<p>Every day when I step onto the court or field, I must be prepared to deal with life-threatening injuries. I handle concussions and have handled c-spine injuries on the field. I’ve also gotten to experience the thrill of seeing athletes return to their sport after serious injury. It’s a job I love day in and day out, even with some of the frustration that comes with it.</p>
<p>As I always say, Every Athlete Deserves an Athletic Trainer #AT4ALL</p>