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Behavioral Health in Athletic Training, Certificate

Arnold School of Public Health

Enhance your patient care skills in the nation's first certificate program in behavioral health for athletic training. Learn advanced skills in recognizing and supporting individuals with behavioral or mental health issues.

This online program focuses on the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) approved specialty areas of behavioral health. Enhance your specialization to gain a competitive edge in the job market or further your professional development in navigating the pathways for care.

Program Highlights

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    Work & Learn

    Take advantage of flexible online delivery and options for graduate assistantships providing care to patients.

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    Experiential Learning

    Learn in an immersive program including in-person institutes for hands-on learning, engaging with experts and networking.

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    Leading Educators

    Benefit from curated coursework from leading researchers in the specialty area and faculty in the topic area.

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    Patient Centered

    Support better outcomes with a curriculum developed to provide a patient-centered, whole person health care approach.

What You’ll Study

Online courses such as Supporting Mental Wellness and Assessing and Treating Feeding and Eating Disorders, Exercise and Food Addictions are delivered using state-of-the-art technology. Immersive learning opportunities include partnerships with USC Athletics and the advanced Prisma Health Simulation Center.

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Building Skills

Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.

  • Therapeutic Intervention

    Using proven strategies to help individuals or groups achieve positive outcomes

    Cultural Awareness

    Learning about and respecting diverse cultures and beliefs

    Collaboration

    Working with others to achieve a common goal or objective

  • Empathy

    Understanding and sharing the feelings of others, and demonstrating compassion and support

    Interdisciplinary Communication

    Connecting disciplines, exchanging knowledge and bridging perspectives for holistic understanding

    Patient Education

    Educating patients and caregivers about treatments to create better health outcomes

Using your degree

Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.

Potential Careers

  • Athletic Trainer
  • Behavioral Health Coordinator
  • Behavioral Health in Athletics
  • Clinical Athletic Trainer

Workplace Settings

  • College/University
  • Physician Practice
  • Performing Arts
  • Military
  • Education

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