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In brief
Most high schools lack funds to hire a full-time trainer. This article describes a pilot program that trained 43 employed teachers to become certified athletic trainers. After completing the course, 40 of the 43 are currently working either as formally recognized athletic trainers or are bringing more understanding of injury prevention, recognition, and care to their teaching and coaching roles. Parents, coaches, and administrators associated with these individuals now recognize their value and are hiring more athletic trainers.
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Marianne Porter
Ms. Porter is assistant director, Dr. Noble is director, and Dr. Bachman and Mr. Hoover are consultants of the Center for Sports Medicine at the Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago. All are members of the American College of Sports Medicine.
H. Bates Noble
Ms. Porter is assistant director, Dr. Noble is director, and Dr. Bachman and Mr. Hoover are consultants of the Center for Sports Medicine at the Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago. All are members of the American College of Sports Medicine.
David C. Bachman
Ms. Porter is assistant director, Dr. Noble is director, and Dr. Bachman and Mr. Hoover are consultants of the Center for Sports Medicine at the Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago. All are members of the American College of Sports Medicine.
Richard L. Hoover
Ms. Porter is assistant director, Dr. Noble is director, and Dr. Bachman and Mr. Hoover are consultants of the Center for Sports Medicine at the Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago. All are members of the American College of Sports Medicine.