Athletic Training Degree

The athletic training program at Independence Community College prepares students for a rewarding career in sports medicine as a certified athletic trainer. The program focuses on consultation with, and under the supervision of physicians to prevent and treat sports injuries and associated conditions. Program courses include: treatment of athletic injuries and illnesses, first aid and emergency care, therapeutic exercise, anatomy and physiology, kinesiology and biomechanics, nutrition, sports psychology, personal and community health, and applicable professional standards and regulations. Get more details below including other Kansas colleges that offer athletic training degrees.

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Independence Community College

1300 N Plum St, Hutchinson, KS

Located in Independence, Kansas, not far from Tulsa and Wichita, you’ll find Independence Community College. ICC is a place where you can prepare for a successful future, whether your goal is to complete a certification program and move into the marketplace or to obtain an associate degree and continue your studies at a four-year college. ICC offers a range of programs from art to technology to business.

Students interested in athletics will be pleased to learn that Independence is a member of the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference. Ten athletic programs are available on campus. Students will find abundant opportunity to either wear an ICC Pirates sports jersey or to cheer on their fellow students who do.

In the spirit of the public community college, ICC offers tuition rates that are extremely reasonable, especially when compared to national college and university averages. However, the school does accept federal financial aid, including loans and grants, which are rewarded to students based on need. Additionally, academic and special interest scholarships are available, depending on students’ cultural backgrounds and other concerns. Veterans’ benefits are available as well.

Independence has an open enrollment policy; all students with a high school diploma or GED are encouraged to apply. Students may mail applications or simply apply online. So if you’re looking for a school with broad educational offerings and a great sports program to help you make that first step toward your successful future, look no further. Independence is the community college for you!

Career Options for Graduates

Athletic Trainers

Description

Evaluate and advise individuals to assist recovery from or avoid athletic-related injuries or illnesses, or maintain peak physical fitness. May provide first aid or emergency care.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, athletic trainers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 21.1% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).