To become a Certified Athletic Trainer it is required that you graduate with a Bachelors degree from a college or university. That college or university must also have an accredited Athletic Training Education Program which is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Below are links to the five schools in the state of Georgia that are CAATE accredited.

North Georgia College & State Univeristy
Georgia College and State Univeristy   
Valdosta State University
Georgia Southern University
University of Georgia

 The National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) is the professional association for Athletic Trainers. Every year they sponsor a National Symposium in different cities around the United States that help all ATC's receive continuing education units (CEU's) and teach them the latest techniques in the profession. Below is a link to the NATA website and other professional websites.

National Athletic Trainers' Association  
Georgia Athletic Trainers' Association
Southeast Athletic Trainers' Association

The Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) is for professionals who design and implement strength training and conditioning programs for athletes in a team setting.

National Certified and Conditioning Association