Taxonomy Code 2255A2300X
Specialist/Technologist Athletic Trainer
Taxonomy Code Details
- Taxonomy Code:
- 2255A2300X
- Grouping:
- Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
- Classification:
- Specialist/Technologist
- Specialization:
- Athletic Trainer
- Code Level:
- Level III - Area of Specialization
- Definition:
- Athletic trainers are allied health care professionals who work in consultation with or under the direction of physicians, and specialize in the prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses. Currently, the entry-level employment requirements are a bachelor's degree with a major in athletic training from an accredited university or college. A majority of athletic trainers hold advanced degrees. National board certification is generally required as a condition of state licensure and employment. Most states regulate athletic trainers, and they practice within the scope of that license or regulation. Clinical practice includes emergency care, rehabilitation, reconditioning, therapeutic exercise, wellness programs, exercise physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology and health care administration.
- Notes:
- Source: National Athletic Trainers' Association (www.NATA.org) [1/1/2006: modified definition, modified source]
- Version:
- NUCC Provider Taxonomy Version 25.0
- Last Updated:
- January 01, 2025
- Code Navigator:
The code 2255A2300X is the health care provider taxonomy code for specialist/technologist grouped under respiratory, developmental, rehabilitative and restorative service providers with a specialization in athletic trainer. NPI records indicate a total of 52,577 registered providers whose primary or secondary taxonomy code is athletic trainer of which 30,721 are registered as females, 21,432 registered as males and 424 are organizations.
2255A2300X is a Level III - Area of Specialization taxonomy code used to describe a health care provider that chooses to pracice specific services. For instance, the area of specialization of Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers providers is determined by the Subspecialty Certificates issued by the different national boards. Taxonomy codes are self-selected by the health care provider. Their specialty is defined based on their education level and training. Taxonomy codes do not specify the actual services rendered by the health care provider.
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