Athletic Training AideAt — CSUF - Athletics

Cal State Fullerton Athletic Training is looking for students who are interested in working in the athletic training clinic. This is a unique health care setting where athletes come to receive preventative and rehabilitative care. As health care providers for these athletes, coverage of sport is also required to provide any emergency care during sport. The job description is as follows:

Athletic training aides will work under the direct supervision of full-time athletic training staff. They will be responsible for keeping the treatment area clean and organized and aiding in the preparation of each patient’s treatment. In addition, aides will complete a variety of clerical tasks, such as scheduling treatment sessions, answering phones, washing linens, etc.

The intern will demonstrate the learning outcomes by completing AT Aide Responsibility and Training List Check Off sheet with both a peer and Staff AT. The intern will also complete regular evaluation with the Staff Supervisor during monthly Check-Ins.

To help the student achieve the proposed learning outcomes, I will:
- train them on a variety of evaluation procedures that will assist the staff Athletic Trainers
- train and evaluate their ability to apply therapeutic modalities
- meet monthly to review progress and performance

By the end of the internship the student will be able to
- articulate the work that Athletic Trainers do in the collegiate setting on a day to day basis throughout a sports season
- Abide by OSHA Standards and CSUF Athletic Training Policies and Procedures
- work collaboratively with staff and other students to set up and break down athletic events
- Have the necessary hours and volunteer experience to be eligible to apply to entry level Masters in Athletic Training Curriculum programs.