Athletic Trainer Aide I
Certificate Kinesiology and Wellness · Mt. San Antonio College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Kinesiology, Athletics and Dance Division
Kinesiology Department
The Athletic Trainer Aide I Certificate provides minimal experience necessary to assist High School Athletic Trainers and Athletic Health Care Providers in the community. Students desiring a Bachelor’s Degree (transfer program) should consult with an advisor to discuss transferability of courses.
Required Courses
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| KIN 3 | Basic First Aid and CPR | 3 |
| orKIN 5 | Advanced First Aid/CPR/Emergency Response | |
| KIN 19 | Introduction to Care/Prevention of Activity/Sports-Related Injuries | 3 |
| KIN 34 | Fitness for Living | 3 |
| KIN 92 | Work Experience - Athletic Training | 2-3 |
| Total Units | 11-12 | |
Kinesiology, Athletics, and Dance Website
Outcomes
Program Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:
- Identify daily tasks of operating an athletic training room, pre and post practice, and pre and post competition.
- Create athletic injury documentation in hard copy format and on computerized injury tracking systems.
- Recognize injuries and conditions to be treated that require protection of the health care provider, the patient, and the health care facility.
- Apply the HOPS (History, Observation, Palpation, and Special Tests) procedure during injury evaluation, under the supervision of a certified athletic trainer.
- Provide acute and sub-acute care for athletic injuries and condition, including, but not limited to modalities, manual therapy, and therapeutic exercise.
Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.