Chap 1 Flashcards
When was the first national organization developed for athletic training?
a. 1920
b. 1930
c. 1940
d. 1950
D
How many continuing education units must athletic trainers complete every 2 years?
a. 25
b. 50
c. 75
d. 100
B
Athletic trainers must report their continuing education every _____ years?
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
A
Which of the following settings would be considered industrial?
a. Performing arts
b. Clinic
c. Factory
d. Military
C
This organization publishes the standards of professional practice for athletic trainers:
a. BOC
b. NATA
c. CAATE
d. NATA Foundation
A
This organization establishes the standards of athletic training education:
a. BOC
b. NATA
c. CAATE
d. NATA Foundation
C
Athletic training is endorsed, recognized, and/or supported by which of the following organizations:
a. American Medical Association
b. American Academy of Family Physicians
c. American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
d. All of the Above
D
True or False: to sit for the national certification exam, an individual must earn a master degree from a CAATE accredited program
True
True or False: do earn and maintain certification, athletic trainers must hold a current emergency cardiac care credential
True
True or False: The CAATE is the only accredited certification body for athletic trainers
False
True or False: The projected employment of athletic trainers is expected to decrease between the years 2018 and 2028
False
True or False: There are 12 districts of the NATA
Fasle
True or False: All athletic trainers must work under the supervision of a physician
True
Athletic trainers are seen as ______________ health care providers with expertise in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and related illnesses
Evidence-based
High school, college, and professional sports are considered _________ settings for athletic trainers
Traditional
What is sports medicine?
Area of health care and special services that applies medical and scientific knowledge to prevent, recognize, assess, manage, and rehabilitate injuries related to sport, exercise, or recreational activity
Major performance domains of AT
-Injury/illness prevention and wellness protection
-Clinical eval and diagnosis
-Immediate and emergency care
-Tx and rehab
-Organization and professional health and well-being
Examples of professionals on the sports medicine team
ATs, team physicians, orthopedic physicians, PTs, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), …
Watershed landmark for NATA 1990
AMA recognized ATs as allied HCPs
Role Delineation (RD) Study: What is it and why is it important?
Published by BOC; defines current entry-level knowledge, skills, and abilities required for practice in profession of AT; also serves as blueprint for NCE
Examples of the practice of injury/illness prevention and wellness protection
-Minimize risk of injury through awareness, education, and intervention
-Interpreting pre-participation and other relevant screening info
Identify and educate about appropriate use of PPE
-Maintain PA, clinical tx, and rehab areas by complying w/ regulatory standards to minimize risk of injury
-Monitor environmental conditions
Examples of practice of clinical eval and diagnosis
-Obtain hx through observation, interview and/or review of relevant records to assess an injury
-Utilize appropriate visual and palpation techniques to determine type and extent of injury
-Utilize appropriate tests to determine type and extent
-Formulate clinical diagnosis by interpreting s/s
-Educate individuals
CAATE
Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
Code of Ethics for ATs - 5 basic principles
- Respect the rights, welfare, and dignity of all individuals
- Comply w/ laws and regulations governing the practice training
- Accept responsibility for the exercise of sound judgment
- Maintain and promote high standards in the provision of services
- Not engage in any form of conduct that constitutes a conflict of interest or that adversely reflects on the profession
