The academic program is a two-year sequence of didactic and clinical experiences intended for college graduates who hold a bachelor’s degree and meet the prerequisite requirements for admission. Educational courses are offered in a traditional format on the Riverside campus of California Baptist University. Clinical experiences involve hands-on application of skills within a variety of settings. All students are required to complete a minimum of 900 clinical education hours over a two-year period under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer. All students will complete clinical rotations categorized by exposure to general medical experiences, varying levels of risk, a variety of different populations including genders, and protective equipment.

In addition to being offered in the dynamic atmosphere of one of the fastest growing Christian universities in the western United States, the CBU ATP offers the following distinctive benefits: Diverse Clinical Experiences Students complete a minimum of eight (8) clinical experiences while in the two-year ATP. Each experience will provide exposure to different professional athletic training settings. One of the strengths of this program is that the clinical sites provide athletic training students exceptional experiences that will enhance their learning and prepare them beyond the classroom. Individuals will serve as athletic training students in junior college, university, clinic, and hospital environments at various sites near the CBU campus. Professional Preparation The CBU ATP is designed to prepare students not only for the BOC. certification exam but also for careers as highly skilled athletic trainers who possess the necessary knowledge and skills to meet the demands of this competitive profession. Once certified, students are qualified to work in secondary schools, colleges and universities, professional sports, sports medicine clinics, and industrial/military settings.