Military/Law Enforcement

 

 

Athletic trainers are best known for their work with high school, collegiate and professional athletes but their education and unique skill set provide valuable service to a number of emerging settings, including the military and law enforcement. In the Armed Forces, athletic trainers work on and off base in fitness and wellness centers, new recruit readiness programs, pre-enlistment readiness programs, initial entry training (IET) and advanced initial training (AIT). They work as part of a health care team and generally are part of the civilian workforce. Similarly, athletic trainers in recent years have applied their skills to the treatment and education of law enforcement personnel.  NATA members are currently working for the Marines, Navy SEALS, U.S. Coast Guard training, the U.S. Army, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center and the Fairfax County Police Department. For more information on these settings visit CAN-WORC.