In this episode, I am joined by one of my good friends Calvin -a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) - and he shares his journey to becoming an Athletic Trainer

He shares numerous nuggets of wisdom pertaining to the job search as a new grad, the importance of trust when working with clients, and also the impact of a holistic approach in healthcare

He also highlights his unique clinical and work experiences in performing arts and in the high school setting

**Whether you are a student OR a healthcare worker OR simply curious about a different career pathway and vantage point — then this episode is for you!

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TIMESTAMPS:

(1:28) What is your Athletic Training story?

(5:48) Curious — WHY athletic training (AT) over physical therapy (PT)?

(8:16) Athletic Training School Experience— what was it like?

(18:19) Tell us more about your clinical experiences as part of your AT program

(21:58) Any piece of advice you’d like to share to a potential athletic training student listening?

(26:08) What are some ways you are able to build trust with a client/patient/student?

(30:10) What exam do Athletic trainers take to get certified? | how did you prepare?

(37:44) Calvin’s mentality as a new grad AT & navigating his first job | personal pillars & important considerations 

(44:08) Subsequent athletic training jobs/opportunities that opened up for you

(48:08) Transitioning to your current role as an Athletic Trainer

(49:40) What are common things you see as an athletic trainer working in a high school setting? 

(52:18) Importance of a holistic approach in healthcare | the human element

(57:13) Time management & general workflow ~

(58:37) What are some things you do as an Athletic Trainer?

(1:00:06) A typical day in the life as an AT

(1:03:30) What are some LEAST favorite aspects of the job?

(1:07:18) Long-term goals as an athletic trainer

(1:08:21) Calvin’s FINAL PIECE OF ADVICE