By: Nicole Cideos

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Kimberly Rosales

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MEDICAL CAREERS: Recreational Therapist / Athletic Trainer

RECREATIONAL THERAPIST

What do Recreational therapist do? •Recreational therapists Plan, direct, and coordinate recreation programs for people with disabilities or illnesses. They use a variety of techniques, including arts and crafts, drama, music, dance, sports, games, and field trips. These programs help maintain or improve a client’s physical and emotional well-being.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

•Recreational therapists work in a variety of setting and may arrange both indoors and outdoors. Therapists often work in hospitals or nursing and residential care facilities. They may work in places such as:

•Substance abuse centers

•Rehabilitation centers

•Special Education departments

•Recreation departments

•They may use offices for planning or other administrative activities, such as client assessment, but may travel when working with clients. Therapists and their clients commonly go to fields and park for sports and other outdoor activities.

TRAINING/ EDUCATION:

You need a Bachelor’s Degree.Though less common, associate’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees are also available

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

HAVING PATIENCELISTENING SKILLS

Employment Rate:

22,400 people get hired in this career

It’s pretty easy to enter this career because all you really need to have is patience and the education.

Employment is expected to grow by 17% In 2010 to 2020

Earnings:

You can earn $18.95 Per Hour and $39,410 Per Year in this career

Payment Model is Hourly

The lowest 10 percent earned less than $24,640, and the top 10 percent earned more than $62,670.

Recreational Therapist ( therapeutic recreation)

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Athletic Trainer

Athletic trainers specialize in preventing, diagnosing, and treating muscle and bone injuries and illnesses. They work with people of all ages and all skill levels, from young children to soldiers and professional athletes. They work under the direction of a physician, as well as other healthcare providers.

Athletic trainers typically do the following:

Apply protective or injury-preventive devices such as tape, bandages, and braces

Recognize and evaluate injuries

Provide first aid or emergency care

Develop and carry out rehabilitation programs for injured athletes

Plan and implement comprehensive programs to prevent injury and illness from athletics

Do administrative tasks, such as keeping records and writing reports on injuries and treatment programs

Athletic trainers are usually one of the first healthcare providers on the scene when injuries occur. Athletic trainers work under the direction of a licensed physician and with other healthcare providers. They often discuss specific injuries and treatment options or evaluate and treat patients as directed by a physician. Some athletic trainers meet with a team physician or consulting physician regularly. An athletic trainer’s administrative responsibilities may include regular meetings with an athletic director or other administrative officer to deal with budgets, purchasing, policy implementation, and other business-related issues.

Work Environment:

Many athletic trainers work in educational facilities, such as secondary schools and colleges. Others may work in physicians' offices or for professional sports teams. Some athletic trainers work in rehabilitation and therapy clinics, in the military, or with performing artists. They may spend much of their time working outdoors on sports fields in all types of weather.

Athletic trainers may travel to games with athletes.

Education:

Athletic trainers need at least a bachelor’s degree, although both bachelor’s and master’s degrees are common. In most states, athletic trainers need a license or certification; requirements vary by state.

For most jobs, athletic trainers need a bachelor's degree in athletic training from an accredited college or university; however, master’s degrees are also common. The Commission on Accreditation of athletic of Athletic Training Education accredits most programs. All programs have both classroom and clinical components. Courses include science and health-related courses, such as anatomy, physiology, nutrition, and biomechanics.

Athletic trainers may need a higher degree to be eligible for some positions, especially trainers in colleges and universities, or to increase their advancement opportunities.

High school students interested in athletic trainer programs should take courses in anatomy, physiology, and physics.

Earnings:

The median salary is $21.46 per hour. The lowest 10% earn $12.58 per hour and those in the upper 10% earn more than $31.00 per hour.

On an annual basis the median Athletic Trainer salary is $44,640. The lowest 10% earn $26,170 per year while the upper 10% earn more than $65,500 per year. These salaries are calculated as a mean or average.

Bibliography:

http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Healthcare/Athletic-trainers.htm#tab-5

http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/recreational-therapists.htm

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