Milwaukee,
WI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
An athletic trainer is a healthcare specialist who delivers services and treatments under physician supervision or in partnership with medical professionals, following their specialized education, state laws, and regulatory guidelines. As integral members of healthcare teams, athletic trainers offer primary care services, injury and illness prevention strategies, health promotion initiatives, emergency care, diagnostic evaluations, therapeutic treatments, and rehabilitation for injuries and medical conditions. UWM's master's program in athletic training is an advanced professional degree designed to qualify graduates for athletic trainer certification. This graduate program requires applicants to hold an undergraduate degree.