Athletic Trainer vs. Physical Therapist?
I'm just wondering, what EXACTLY is the difference between the two? How are both jobs performed? What degrees would I need for either job? How long would I need to attend college? Is it just the standard four years? What are some colleges that offer the two as a major? The only decent college I could find so far was Boston University. (Do any UC schools offer these as majors?) Also, what are the chances of getting on a pro team (ie: Barca, Real Madrid, Milan, etc)? And how do I apply / get an internship in those teams? I'm thinking about double majoring in one of those two and in nursing, then getting a degree in acupuncture. Does this seem like a good idea? Sorry for a bombardment of questions. It's time to apply for colleges, you see. x]
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ATC treat athletic injuries and work on the field. PT treat everything from pediatrics to geriatrics. They treat disease states. PT treat disease in musculoskeletal, neurological, integument, and cardiopulmonary. PT make more money, go to school longer, and work in a variety of settings--hospitals, nursing homes, rehab facilities, schools, homes, outpatient clinics. PT work more regular hours. ATC treat during games--nights and weekends. You can do both. PT is a graduate degree. ATC can be a BS degree www.apta.org www.nata.org
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