Athletic Trainer Aide I (Certificate E0802)

Kinesiology, Athletics and Dance Division
Certificate E0802

The Athletic Trainer Aide I Certificate provides minimal experience necessary to assist High School Athletic Trainers and Athletic Health Care Providers in the community. Students desiring a Bachelor’s Degree (transfer program) should consult with an advisor to discuss transferability of courses.

Required Courses
Course Prefix Course Name Units
KIN 3First Aid and CPR3
or KIN 5 Advanced First Aid/CPR/Emergency Response
KIN 19Introduction to Care/Prevention of Activity/Sports-Related Injuries3
KIN 34Fitness for Living3
KIN 92Work Experience - Athletic Training2-3
Total Units11-12

Kinesiology, Athletics, and Dance Website 

Program Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:

  • Identify daily tasks of operating an athletic training room, pre and post practice, and pre and post competition.
  • Create athletic injury documentation in hard copy format and on computerized injury tracking systems.
  • Recognize injuries and conditions to be treated that require protection of the health care provider, the patient, and the health care facility.
  • Apply the HOPS (History, Observation, Palpation, and Special Tests) procedure during injury evaluation, under the supervision of a certified athletic trainer.
  • Provide acute and sub-acute care for athletic injuries and condition, including, but not limited to modalities, manual therapy, and therapeutic exercise.

Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.

Looking for guidance? A counselor can help.This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.

Plan of Study Grid
Fall TermUnits
KIN 19 Introduction to Care/Prevention of Activity/Sports-Related Injuries 3
KIN 34 Fitness for Living 3
KIN 92 Work Experience - Athletic Training 3
Certificate: Athletic Trainer Aide E0802 2  
Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab #45 5  
KIN 3 OR KIN 5 3  
 Units9
 Total Units9
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