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Athletic Trainer Position Announcements

Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer Positions
Intern Athletic Trainer Positions
Athletic Trainer or Athletic Trainer/Faculty Position

The University of West Alabama's undergraduate Athletic Training Program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) through the 2028-2029 academic year. This program is designed to prepare students for the Board of Certification (BOC) certification examination. The curriculum requirements are met through the comprehensive athletic training major offered through the Department of Physical Education and Athletic Training which leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training. The program places strong emphasis on the practical clinical experience coupled with specific professional course work. The University of West Alabama athletic training students put classroom concepts into practice by assisting staff athletic trainers with the day to day care of athletes in a variety of intercollegiate, interscholastic, industrial, physical therapy and physician practice athletic training settings. Clinical practice in these diverse environments provide students with valuable clinical experience in a variety of medical conditions, injuries and illnesses.

The University of West Alabama's Master of Athletic Training program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education © CAATE through the 2026-2027 academic year. This program is designed to prepare students for the Board of Certification (BOC) certification examination.

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