Athletic Training/Trainer

The Athletic Training/Trainer certificate program at College of the Desert is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Palm Desert, California. The program falls within the health and athletic training field (CIP 51.0913) and provides students with foundational knowledge in injury prevention, assessment, rehabilitation, and sports medicine as applied in athletic settings.

College of the Desert also offers related programs including Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology, Drafting and Design Technology, Energy Systems Technology, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology, and Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. Students in the Athletic Training program can expect coursework that covers anatomy, therapeutic techniques, and practical experience supporting athletic programs.