Athletic Training
Welcome to the Fairview High School athletic training/ sports medicine page.
It is our privilege to provide health care to FHS Student Athletes. BVSD , Boulder Community Health and the University of Colorado Sports Medicine and Performance Center have partnered to provide access to high quality sports medicine services for BVSD Student Athletes. On this page you will find resources on how to access these services and to better understand what athletic training is.
The Athletic Training Facility is open Monday through Friday from 2:30-4:15 and appointments are encouraged as availability is subject to change given daily patient flow, multiple activities schedules and school closures.
Please email Mario Riverao at mario.riverao@bch.org to schedule appointments to have new injuries/ pain evaluated.
What Is An Athletic Trainer
Athletic trainers (ATs) are highly qualified, multi-skilled health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. Athletic trainers work under the direction of a physician as prescribed by state licensure statutes. The NATA Code of Ethics states the principles of ethical behavior that should be followed in the practice of athletic training.
Athletic trainers are sometimes confused with personal trainers. There is, however, a large difference in the education, skillset, job duties and patients of an athletic trainer and a personal trainer. The athletic training academic curriculum and clinical training follows the medical model. Athletic trainers must graduate from an accredited baccalaureate or master’s program, and 70% of ATs have a master’s degree.
WHO IS FAIRVIEW'S ATHLETIC TRAINER?
Contact
Name: Mario Riverao
Email: mario.riverao@bch.org
Room: 721