Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Cara Lara (Harm)

Madison Heights,MI

Summary

Certified Athletic Trainer with nine years of experience in athlete care, injury prevention, and rehabilitation across multiple sports. Proficient in managing medical care, creating rehabilitation programs, and collaborating with coaching staff. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills enhance team performance and ensure athlete safety.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Contingent Athletic Trainer

Team Rehabilitation
07.2023 - Current
  • Provided emergency care during practices and competitions at high schools in Michigan.
  • Performed taping, bracing, and wrapping of athletes in accordance with protocols.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient treatments and progress reports.
  • Provided guidance to coaches, players, and parents on injury prevention techniques.
  • Coordinated communication between medical staff, coaches, parents, and administrators.

Head Athletic Trainer

Rochester Christian University
Rochester Hills, MI
10.2016 - Current
  • Managed daily operations for 22 varsity sports and over 375 student-athletes.
  • Developed and implemented injury prevention programs for student-athletes across multiple sports.
  • Worked with team physicians and staff at Henry Ford Rochester Hospital to provide the best quality care for the student-athletes.
  • Supervised athletic training staff and provided ongoing mentorship.
  • Conducted assessments of athlete injuries and determined treatment plans.
  • Collaborated with coaches on athlete health and performance strategies.
  • Educated athletes on rehabilitation techniques and wellness practices.
  • Created rehabilitation programs specific to the needs of the athlete and the injury, utilizing Med Bridge for at-home rehabilitation.
  • Organized emergency response protocols for athletic events and practices.
  • Implemented baseline concussion testing using Sway Medical by setting up times with each team to complete the training.
  • Submitted injury claims to schools secondary athletic insurance provider and assisted athletes with sending in medical bills and any information that was needed to process their claim.
  • Maintained accurate records of athlete injuries and treatment progress on electronic medical records.
  • Recorded detailed reports on patient progress, medications administered and treatments performed.
  • Referred athletes to appropriate individuals, including orthopedic, physical therapy, and mental health.

Education

Master of Science - Athletic Training

Adrian College
Adrian, MI
04-2016

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science/Pre-Athletic Training

Adrian College
Adrian, MI
04-2015

Skills

  • Injury assessment
  • Record keeping
  • Emergency care
  • Communication skills
  • Injury prevention
  • Concussion management
  • Patient advocacy
  • Rehabilitation programs

Certification

  • Board of Certification Certified Athletic Trainer, 2016, Certification #: 2000025714
  • State of Michigan Licensed Athletic Trainer, 2016, License #: 2601001764
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR/AED Certified since 2016
  • National Athletic Trainers' Association, since 2016
  • Michigan Athletic Trainers' Society, since 2016
  • Great Lakes Athletic Trainers' Association, since 2016

Accomplishments

  • Thesis research presented as a poster presentation at the Michigan Athletic Trainers' Association annual meeting communication session in East Lansing, MI in 2019
  • Thesis research presented at the American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections meeting in San Antonio, TX.

Affiliations

  • Clean up at Mark Twain Dog Park, Royal Oak, MI
  • Cleats for Athletes Golf Outing

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Contingent Athletic Trainer

Team Rehabilitation
07.2023 - Current

Head Athletic Trainer

Rochester Christian University
10.2016 - Current

Master of Science - Athletic Training

Adrian College

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science/Pre-Athletic Training

Adrian College

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