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FIRST YEAR BENCHMARKS

All first-year students attending Mercer County Career Center will be evaluated using Benchmarks. Benchmarks are an indicator of future success in the field and for further training.

CAREER OPTIONS

Physical Therapy Assistant (P.T.A)

Athletic Trainer

Physical Therapist

The Sports Medicine program will prepare students to work in a variety of entry-level positions within the physical and occupational therapy occupations. Students will also have a solid educational base on which to build a post-secondary degree. The Sports Medicine program will prepare students with a strong foundation in the field of physical therapy, occupational therapy and sports medicine. Students will develop skills in prevention, recognition, assessment, management, disposition, and rehabilitation of injuries. Students will learn the principles of designing exercise programs for healthy individuals and those who are in a rehabilitation phase after an accident or injury.

Courses of Study

  • Emergency Care and Infection Control

  • Injury Prevention and Protections

  • Treatment, Rehabilitation, and Clinical Skills

  • Exercise Science and Prescription

  • Human Development and Mental Health

  • Medical Terminology

  • Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology

Industry Certifications

  • ASCM Certified Personal Trainer

  • CPR/First Aid/AED

  • Bloodborne Pathogens

Class Requirements

  • Students are responsible for:

  • Program-specific clothing