Therapeutic Services - Sports Medicine

The Therapeutic Services – Sports Medicine program prepares students for careers supporting the prevention, evaluation, and treatment of athletic injuries. Through classroom instruction and practical training, students learn principles of sports medicine, injury prevention, rehabilitation techniques, and patient care skills used in athletic training rooms, clinics, and other healthcare or sports performance settings.

Sample of reported job titles:

  • Sports Medicine Technician
  • Sports Injury Technician
  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine Technician
  • Team Athletic Support Specialist
  • Sports Medicine Clinic Technician

Wages & Employment Trends for Athletic Trainers:

  • Median Wages (2024): $60,250
  • Employment (2024): 33,900
  • Projected Growth (2024-20234): 11% (Much faster than average)
  • Projected Job Openings (2024-2034): 3,800
Source: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/athletic-trainers.htm#:~:text=Median%20annual%20wages%2C%20May%202024,they%20worked%20were%20as%20follows:

Program Information for Students and Parents

  • Will this pathway require an additional year of college after high school graduation? No
  • Will this pathway exceed their 30 hours of Georgia Student Finance Commission (Dual Enrollment) funding? No
  • Dual Enrollment (DE) Hours Required for the Pathway No
  • Age Requirements for the Pathway: None
  • Class Size: 25
  • How many students will be admitted per high school in Houston County? 5
  • Number of Clinical Hours Earned: Does not apply
  • Are prerequisites required? No
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