Master of Athletic Training
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Study Athletic Training at North Central College
The Master of Athletic Training (MAT) program prepares you for a career that is patient-centered and utilizes evidence-based clinical practice. Upon successful completion of our master's program you will have all the clinical experience necessary for professional practice. As a certified athletic trainer, you are an allied healthcare professional who works in a diverse and rapidly changing healthcare environment with a physically active population in a variety of settings.
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Why Pursue a MAT at North Central College?
As a student of North Central's Athletic Training Program you will:
- Complete a Quality Improvement project related to an athletic training topic
- Have access to online textbooks and medical databases for the most up to date information
- Gain nearly 1000 hours of clinical experience to help you solidify and apply your classroom knowledge
- Become part of a community of scholarly clinicians who work together for maximal student growth
Program Details
The mission of the CAATE accredited Master of Athletic Training program at North Central College is to prepare athletic training students for patient-centered and evidence-based clinical experience in a diverse and rapidly changing healthcare environment. We know you'll be practice ready when you graduate because we integrate personal and professional development into your education, while our curriculum ensures you are fully prepared for certification as an athletic trainer. Your five semesters of clinical experiences will prepare you to be a curious, engaged, ethical, and purposeful citizen and leader in healthcare. Our health science and sports medicine curriculum will give you hands-on experience handling athletic injuries, clinical rotations, and injury prevention practice to best prepare you for your future health care profession. Our expansive alumni network, expert clinical preceptors and dedicated faculty can help you realize your athletic training goals.
