JACKSONVILLE, Fla. and MILWAUKEE, Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Medical Technology
Management Institute (MTMI), a division of The College of Health Care Professions, announced a
partnership with the Jacksonville Jaguars to provide musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound training to athletic
trainers, allowing them to conduct quick medical assessments to inform game-time decisions on player
health.
MTMI also announced that it has been approved by the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers
(BOC-AT) to expand its training with athletic teams on how to operate MSK ultrasound technology.
"As athletic trainers in the NFL, we strive to provide the best and most innovative care for our athletes. As
medical technology advances, we must continue to learn and utilize the best available resources in the
assessment and treatment of our players," said Cassie Ettel, associate athletic trainer for the Jacksonville
Jaguars. "This partnership will further advance our day-to-day treatment and evaluation techniques for
our athletes, allowing us to make the best decisions for athletes in real time."
MSK ultrasound equipment creates pictures of muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves and joints throughout
the body and can diagnose sprains, strains, tears, trapped nerves, arthritis and other musculoskeletal
conditions. This gives teams quick and actionable intelligence to ensure the best decisions are made for
players' health and safety. MTMI's MSK ultrasound program provides an in-depth, three-day training
course for medical professionals on how to utilize the new technology.
From hospital rooms to football fields, we continue to see an increase in the demand for quality, industryrecognized
medical imaging training. We are excited to expand the usage of innovative ultrasound technology to support athletes' safety, and look forward to expanding our partnerships with other athletic teams to develop these important skills.
