Can an Athletic Trainer work in an outpatient practice setting?
Yes. An Athletic Trainer may work as a physical therapy aide or as an Athletic Trainer. When employed as an Athletic Trainer, he/she must work only with athletes and must work under the supervision of a physician or dentist. In addition, Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 112, section 23A stipulates that an Athletic Trainer’s practice must be limited to athletes of the school, team or organization with whom the Athletic Trainer is associated.
