Confirming the Factors of Professional Readiness in Athletic Training

Background: Healthcare professionals such as athletic trainers must be prepared for autonomous practice immediately after graduation. Although certified, new have been shown to clinical areas of strength and weakness. To better assess professional readiness improve the preparedness trainers, factors training defined. However, limited research exists defining holistic aspects needed trainers. Confirming in could enhance preparation result more highly professionals. Therefore, objective this study was further explore confirm training. Methods: We used a qualitative design based grounded theory. Participants included with greater than 24 months experience from variety work settings each district National Athletic Trainer’s Association. took demographic questionnaire electronically using Qualtrics Survey Software (Prove UT). After completing questionnaire, we selected 20 participants complete one-on-one interviews GoToMeeting audiovisual web conferencing software. IMB Statistical Package Social Sciences (SPSS, v. 21.0) calculate descriptive statistics participant demographics. The researcher transcribed all verbatim utilized theory approach during data analysis. Data were analyzed constant comparative analysis well open axial coding. established trustworthiness by reflexivity, member checks, peer reviews. Results: Analysis revealed four overarching themes including management, interpersonal relations, decision-making, confidence. Conclusion: should well-rounded. They possess communication organizational skills, ability collaborate, value self-reflection continuing education, expertise. Future conducted finalize comprehensive model training, develop assessment instrument readiness, education transitions masters degree.