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RHS Athletic Trainers
ATHLETIC TRAINING is practiced by Athletic Trainers (AT’s), health professionals who collaborate with physicians to optimize activity and participation of patients and clients across age and care continuum. Athletic training encompasses the prevention, diagnosis, and intervention of emergency, acute and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations, and disabilities. AT’s work under the direction of physicians, as prescribed by state licensure statues.
Source: Profile of Athletic Trainers
National Athletic Trainers' Association
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Maria Rosanelli Allen, M.Ed, LAT, ATC
Education: Master of Education: Missouri State University. B.S. in Health & Human Performance: Northeastern State University
Experience: 20 + years as an AT. 15 years at RHS, 6th as Head AT
and formerly at University of Texas at Dallas, Austin College and Missouri State University.