Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD

AUGUSTANA COLLEGE

Brian Gerry
Program Director of Athletic Training
Head Athletic Trainer for Augustana College

Educational Background:
Sioux Falls Washington High School (1980)
- High School Diploma
Southwest State University (1985)
- Bachelor of Science Degree
Indiana State University
(1987)
- Master of Science Degree

 

Professional Experience:
Rose Hulman Institute of Technology / Terre Haute, IN
- Assistant Athletic Trainer (1985-87)
Indianapolis Colts (NFL) / Indianapolis,IN
- Assistant Athletic Trainer (1987)
Rhodes College / Memphis, TN
- Head Athletic Trainer (1987-1993)
Sioux Valley Hospital / Sioux Falls, SD
- Coordinator of Sports Outreach Program (1993-2002)
Augustana College / Sioux Falls, SD
- Program Director Athletic Training (1997-present)

Areas of Teaching:
Responsible for maintaining CAATE accreditation for Athletic Training Education Program / Assistant Professor of HPER

Courses:

Prevention and Care of Athletic Training

Current Trends in Athletic Training

Therapeutic Modalities in Sports Medicine

Responding to Emergencies

Administration in Athletic Training

Assessment of Athletic Injuries

Rehabilitation Techniques in Sports Medicine

 

 

 

Personal Message:
The certified athletic trainer (ATC) is a highly educated and skilled professional specializing in athletic health care. In cooperation with physicians and other allied health care personnel, the ATC functions as an integral member of the athletic health care team in secondary schools, colleges and universities, sports medicine clinics, professional sports programs and other athletic health care settings. Our CAATE accredited program prepares students to sit for the NATABOC examination to become a certified athletic trainer.

 

Related Links:

Athletic Training Program

 

Athletic Department

 

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