Midwest Orthopaedic Center

The Athletic Trainer

The athletic trainer is the one individual who deals with the athlete throughout the period of rehabilitation, from the time of the initial injury until the athlete's complete, unrestricted return to practice or competition.

 

 

 

 

5 Domains of Athletic Training

1. Prevention of athletic     injuries
2. Recognition, evaluation,     and immediate care of     injuries
3. Rehabilitation and     reconditioning of athletic     injuries
4. Health Care Administration
5. Professional development     and responsibility

 

 

 

 

Training

Training


Midwest Orthopaedic Center has 4 certified athletic trainers (ATC) that provide exceptional training to many area schools, organizations, and community events. Our ATCs are licensed health care professionals educated and experienced in the prevention, recognition, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. ATC's assist injured athletes with immediate care of acute injuries, as well as rehabilitation, and perform daily and/or weekly injury checks at local schools.

Midwest Orthopaedic Center provides contracts that can be negotiated based on your school's needs, which include weekly ATC injury checks, game and tournament coverage, and educational programs. In the event of an injury that would require physician referral, our ATC's will screen your athlete's insurance for acceptable coverage and MOC will provide priority scheduling allowing your athlete to be seen within 24 hours on normal business days.

The athletic trainer must be knowledgeable and competent in a variety of specialty areas encompassed under the umbrella of "sports medicine" to be effective in preventing and treating injuries to the athlete. ATC's must graduate with a Bachelors Degree in Athletic Training, pass a national board exam, and maintain current Illinois State Licensure, as well as First Aid and CPR-AED certifications. Athletic trainers also must maintain continuing education to stay current in their NATABOC certification.

 

MOC contracted schools & events


  • Illinois Central College
  • Dunlap High School
  • Pekin High School
  • Roanoke-Benson High School
  • Eureka High School
  • Peoria Heights High School
  • Lowpoint-Washburn High School
  • Midwest Central High School
  • Brimfield High School
  • Midland High School
  • Illini Bluffs High School
  • Elmwood High School
  • Susan Komen Race for the Cure
  • State Farm Tournament of Champions
  • Peoria Pirates Arena Football Club