The Illinois Athletic Trainers Association (IATA) is proudly committed to the growth and advancement of the athletic training profession in the state of Illinois. As a resource for Athletic trainers, we provide the necessary resources to benefit politically and legislatively, provide professional advancement opportunities as well as continuing education and certification resources. You can find Licensed Athletic Trainers providing health care in a variety of settings including High School and Collegiate Athletics, Rehabilitation Clinics, Physician Clinics, Professional Athletics, Industry, to name a few. Athletic Trainers assess injuries, provide acute injury and emergency care, perform rehabilitation and reconditioning following an injury, and employ techniques to prevent injuries. Athletic training encompasses the prevention, diagnosis, and intervention of emergency, acute, and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations, and disabilities.

FACTS:

• All athletic trainers have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Athletic trainers are health care professionals similar to physical, occupational, speech, language and other therapists.
• Athletic trainers are regulated and licensed health care workers.
• An independent national board certifies athletic trainers.
• Athletic trainers are recognized allied health care professionals.
• Athletic trainers improve patient functional and physical outcomes.
• Athletic trainers specialize in patient education to prevent injury and re-injury and reduce rehabilitative and other health care costs.