The certified athletic trainer (ATC) is a skilled professional specializing in the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries. In cooperation with physicians and other allied health care professionals, the ATC functions as an integral member of the healthcare team in secondary schools, colleges and universities, sports medicine clinics, professional sports programs, industrial settings and other healthcare environments.

The primary objectives of the North Carolina Wesleyan College Sports Medicine Team are the prevention of athletic injury and safe return for the competitive student-athlete. The comprehensive staff of experienced professionals is dedicated to providing a healthy environment for athletic competition.

When a student-athlete is injured, the sports medicine team works to ensure proper diagnosis and treatment, appropriate specialty referrals, communication with sport coach, strength and conditioning staff and student-athlete to secure a complete and prompt recovery to the playing fields.  These specialists utilize advanced techniques for the wellness of the Bishop athletes.

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