TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Requirements for Certification as an Athletic Trainer A1 - Prentice, William E. PY - 2020 T2 - Essentials of Athletic Injury Management, 11e AB - An athletic trainer who is certified by the Board of Certification (BOC) is a highly qualified health care professional educated and experienced in dealing with the injuries that occur with participation in sports.1 Candidates for certification are required to have an extensive background of both formal academic preparation and supervised practical experience in a clinical setting, according to guidelines established by the Committee for Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).2 SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/19 UR - accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1186288713 ER -