Calvin Orallo : Athletic Trainer in Performing Arts & a High School Setting

In this episode, I am joined by one of my good friends Calvin -a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) - and he shares his journey to becoming an Athletic Trainer He shares numerous nuggets of wisdom pertaining to the job search as a new grad, the importance of trust when working with clients, and also the impact of a holistic approach in healthcareHe also highlights his unique clinical and work experiences in performing arts and in the high school setting**Whether you are a student OR a healthcare worker OR simply curious about a different career pathway and vantage point — then this episode is for you!follow along on insta :)https://www.instagram.com/socalwhatsnew/https://www.instagram.com/once_upon_ot/TIMESTAMPS:(1:28) What is your Athletic Training story?(5:48) Curious — WHY athletic training (AT) over physical therapy (PT)?(8:16) Athletic Training School Experience— what was it like?(18:19) Tell us more about your clinical experiences as part of your AT program(21:58) Any piece of advice you’d like to share to a potential athletic training student listening?(26:08) What are some ways you are able to build trust with a client/patient/student?(30:10) What exam do Athletic trainers take to get certified? | how did you prepare?(37:44) Calvin’s mentality as a new grad AT & navigating his first job | personal pillars & important considerations (44:08) Subsequent athletic training jobs/opportunities that opened up for you(48:08) Transitioning to your current role as an Athletic Trainer(49:40) What are common things you see as an athletic trainer working in a high school setting? (52:18) Importance of a holistic approach in healthcare | the human element(57:13) Time management & general workflow ~(58:37) What are some things you do as an Athletic Trainer?(1:00:06) A typical day in the life as an AT(1:03:30) What are some LEAST favorite aspects of the job?(1:07:18) Long-term goals as an athletic trainer(1:08:21) Calvin’s FINAL PIECE OF ADVICE