Ghana Cornelius, MS, LAT, ATC
Middletown
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster
06.2026 - Current
- Assisted in developing and implementing injury prevention programs for athletes.
- Collaborated with medical staff to assess and manage athlete injuries effectively.
- Provided rehabilitation support, including therapeutic exercises and modalities, for injured athletes.
- Maintained accurate records of athlete treatments and progress to ensure compliance with protocols.
- Educated athletes on injury management and recovery strategies during training sessions.
Full time Physical Therapy Technician
Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania
11.2025 - Current
- Assisted physical therapists in implementing treatment plans and rehabilitation programs.
- Prepared therapy equipment and maintained cleanliness of treatment areas to ensure patient safety.
- Educated patients on exercises and proper use of therapeutic devices to promote recovery.
- Monitored patient progress during therapy sessions, providing feedback to therapists as needed.
Office Administrator- Floater/Therapy Aide
CPRS Physical Therapy/Family Practice Center
06.2025 - 11.2025
- Take demographic information, copies insurance cards and obtains valid prescriptions for therapy to ensure proper billing and handling of patient accounts
- Answers phone calls with a courteous and respectful tone
- Scheduling patients following specific clinic guidelines while ensuring patient satisfaction
- Obtains insurance benefits, authorizations and referrals from insurance companies and communicates pertinent information to the treating therapist and billing staff
- Assist the Physical Therapist in guiding patients through rehab exercises
Clinical Experience 4 (Semester Immersive Internship)
Milton Hershey School
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Immersed in a full-time clinical setting, working with high school athletes across various sports, providing injury assessments, treatment, and rehabilitation.
- Managed sports coverage during practices and events, ensuring that injury prevention protocols were followed and providing first aid during injuries.
- Collaborated with medical professionals, including athletic trainers and physical therapists, to create rehabilitation plans tailored to individual athletes.
Clinical Experience 3
Lock Haven Football (Preseason) & Rehab Center
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided athletic training services during the preseason for Lock Haven University football team, including injury prevention, management, and rehabilitation.
- Assisted with pre-practice warm-ups, stretching routines, and injury prevention strategies specific to football.
- Managed injury documentation and maintained comprehensive records of treatments and recovery plans for players.
- Clinical Exposures: Observed and assisted in urgent care settings, observing the treatment of sports injuries and other medical conditions in a fast-paced environment.
- Shadowed sports chiropractors during patient assessments, treatment (e.g., spinal adjustments), and rehabilitation exercises.
- Participated in emergency medical services (EMS) ride-along, learning emergency response protocols, injury stabilization, and transport procedures.
- Observed industrial athletic training in workplace settings, including injury prevention, ergonomic assessments, and injury management.
- Gained exposure to various sports medicine treatments and patient care techniques, including physical therapy modalities, manual therapy, and recovery planning.
- Other Athletic Training Coverages include: NCAA cross-country, football, field hockey, wrestling, basketball, and volleyball; PIAA cross country, wrestling, basketball.
Clinical Experience 2
Central Mountain Middle/High School – Track and Field, Baseball, Softball
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Provided athletic training services for middle and high school track and field, baseball, and softball teams, including injury assessments, prevention, and rehabilitation.
- Assisted in emergency care and first aid during practices and games, responding to acute injuries such as sprains, strains, and contusions.
- Implemented injury prevention strategies, including pre-practice warm-ups, taping techniques, and educating athletes on proper mechanics to avoid injury.
Clinical Experience 1
Penn College – Men's/Women's Soccer
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Worked closely with both the men's and women's soccer teams, providing injury prevention and rehabilitation support during practices and games.
- Assisted in performing injury assessments, including evaluations of musculoskeletal injuries, and implemented first aid and emergency care when needed.
- Supported injury prevention through taping, stretching routines, and designing warm-up protocols tailored to soccer-specific movements.
Education
Master of Science - Athletic Training
Lock Haven University
Lock Haven, PA05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Health Science (Exercise Science)
Lock Haven University
Lock Haven, PA05.2023
Skills
- Injury and evaluation assessment
- Familiarity with sports-specific equipment and injury prevention gear
- Strong interpersonal skills for working with athletes, coaches, and medical staff
- Ability to educate athletes on injury prevention, recovery, and performance enhancement
- Effective communication with athletes, parents, and sports staffs in emergency situations
- Injury documentation and medical record keeping
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities
- Concussion management
Certification
- Athletic Training License - May 14, 2026
- Certified Athletic Trainer - April 28, 2026
- Orthopedic Physician Extender Certification - April 28, 2026
- CPR/AED Certification (American Heart Association) Renewed February 2026 August 2025-August 2027
Timeline
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster
06.2026 - Current
Full time Physical Therapy Technician
Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania
11.2025 - Current
Office Administrator- Floater/Therapy Aide
CPRS Physical Therapy/Family Practice Center
06.2025 - 11.2025
Clinical Experience 4 (Semester Immersive Internship)
Milton Hershey School
01.2025 - 05.2025
Clinical Experience 3
Lock Haven Football (Preseason) & Rehab Center
08.2024 - 12.2024
Clinical Experience 2
Central Mountain Middle/High School – Track and Field, Baseball, Softball
01.2024 - 05.2024
Clinical Experience 1
Penn College – Men's/Women's Soccer
08.2023 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Health Science (Exercise Science)
Lock Haven University
Master of Science - Athletic Training
Lock Haven University