How to be a Certified Athletic Trainer?
To become a certified athletic trainer, the candidate must:
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Have successfully completed and passed the HKATA certification course examination
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Fulfil at least 60 hours of practical experience
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Be an Ordinary Member of Hong Kong Athletic Trainers' Association
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Hold a valid First Aid and AED certification, or equivalent
Once candidate has fulfilled the above requirement and be certified by Hong Kong Athletic Trainers' Association , candidate can address themselves as, "Athletic Trainer, Certified, Hong Kong Athletic Trainers' Association" or " ATC- HKATA" ​
Reaccreditation
​​​All HKATA certified athletic trainers must fulfil the reaccreditation requirement as follow:
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Complete 30 points of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
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Hold a valid First-Aid and AED certification
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