11/09/2020
It is no secret that I loved school!
In order to be a Certified Athletic Therapist in Canada, you have to attend one of the eight accredited institutions (Camosun, Mt Royal University, University of Manitoba, University of Winnipeg, York University, Sheridan College, Concordia University or Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières), and then upon graduation pass the National Certification Exam (NCE). I was lucky, the York program at the time was only two years long, due to the fact I already had an undergraduate degree (Bleed Blue always ). In the programs you learn the theoretical knowledge and the hands-on skills to become certified!
After certifying and finishing my program at York, I was not yet ready to be done school, and went on to complete my Masters of Science in the field of Rehabilitation Science. The profession of Athletic Therapy is focusing on evidence-based practice, and this program (although I didn’t know it at the time) was a perfect compliment to that! Finally, five years later I am putting my Masters to teaching use, and helping out with the Sheridan College fourth year Independent Research Course, where I am acting as a mentor to 10 students!
Have you ever considered becoming an Athletic Therapist? If you have questions about the profession, feel free to reach out!
