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Chapter 1 Flashcards

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Main goal of athletic training

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Traumatic injury( long term rehab, possibly able to return to play) and catastrophic injury (loss of limb, head and neck injuries,unable to return to play) prevention 
Safety number one priority
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Sports medicine and sports medicine umbrella

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-typically classified as relating to performance enhancement or injury care and management
-broad field of medical practices
2 types under sports medicine umbrella:
Performance: EXS physiology, biomechanics, sport psychology, sports nutrition, strength and conditioning, coaching, personal fitness training.
Injury care and management: practice of medicine, athletic training, sports physical therapy, sports massage therapy, sports dentistry, osteopathic medicine, orthotics/prosthetics, sports chiropractic, sports podiatry

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NATA

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National athletic trainers association
.NATA was officially formed in 1950
the establishment of the certification exam has been a great accomplishement

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How is athletic training changing?

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recognition of athletic trainers as health care providers
many work under a physician
Requires terminology change.
Refer to patients and clients not athlete
Athletic clinic or facility versus training room
-some work in NASCAR, schools, clinics

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CAATE

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The Committee for Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
Accrediting organization for athletic trainers
Once accredited is eligible to be certified as an athletic trainer

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Who has the authority in determining the health of an athlete who wants to participate in a sports program?

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Physician

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ATC

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Certified athletic trainer. Specialist

Provides health care to physically active individuals

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Athletic trainer

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Not trainers
Concerned with athletes health and safety
Draws on the disciplines of exercise, medicine, physical therapy, physical education, and sports
-goes between coach, athlete; team doctor, athlete)

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Athletic training clinic

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Treating patients and clients in athletic clinic (Health care facility for treating individuals who have an illness or injury)
Vs
Treating Athlete in training room

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Patient and clients

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Versus athletes
An individual who is ill or injured who is being treated by an athletic trainer is referred to as a patient
An athlete who sustains an injury is a patient or client
Stems from a desire to align AT more closely with other allied health professionals

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Athlete

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Used to refer to a physically active individual ho participates in recreational or organized sport activities who is not currently injured

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Evidence based practice/medicine

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Making clinical care decisions based on supporting evidence available in the literature
Failure to engage in evidenced based care could jeopardize patient care
•EVB Steps
–Develop clinical question (PICO: patient, intervention, comparison, outcome)
–Search literature
–Appraise evidence
–Apply evidence (integrate it with patient needs and values)
–Assess outcomes

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Specialty Certification

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  • Entry level programs provide a general educational foundation
  • specialty certifications build on this foundation
  • provides the athletic trainer with advanced clinical practice credential that demonstrates attainment of knowledge and skills that will enhance patient care, enhance health-related patient quality of life, and optimize clinical outcomes in specialized areas of athletic training practice
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Certification for AT

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-Must have extensive background in formal academic preparation and supervised practical experience
•Guidelines are set by the Board of Certification (BOC)
-Upon meeting the educational guidelines applicants are eligible to sit for the examination
•Examination is computer based
Upon passing the certification examination = BOC certified as an athletic trainer and Credential of ATC
•BOC certification is a prerequisite for licensure in most states

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5 domains assessed by certification exam (also the roles and responsibilities of the athletic trainer)

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.Exam assesses 5 domains
–Injury/illness prevention and wellness protection
–Clinical evaluation and diagnosis
–Immediate & emergency care
–Treatment and rehabilitation
–Organizational and professional health and well-being

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Forms of state regulation of athletic trainer

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Varies state to state, Legislation regulating the practice of athletic training has been positive and to some extent protects the athletic trainer from litigation 
Licensure
Certification
Registration 
exemption
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Licensure

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-Limits practice of athletic training to those who have met minimal requirements established by a state licensing board
•Limits the number of individuals who can perform functions related to athletic training as dictated by the practice act
-requirements vary from state to state
•Most restrictive of all forms of regulation, individuals cannot call themselves AT in a particular state unless have met its requirements for licensure

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Certification

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  • differs from certification by BOC, once pass BOC exam do not automatically obtain state certification
  • Does not restrict using the title of athletic trainer to those certified by the state, but can restrict performance of athletic training functions to only those individuals who are state certified
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Exemption

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.•State recognizes that an athletic trainer performs similar functions to other licensed professions (e.g. physical therapy), yet still allows them to practice athletic training despite the fact that they do not comply with the practice acts of other regulated professions

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Registration

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  • Before an individual can practice athletic training he or she must register in that state
  • Individual has paid a fee for being placed on an existing list of practitioners but says nothing about competency
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Team physician (part of sports med team)

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Athletic trainer works under direct supervision of physician
•Serves to advise and supervise ATC
•Physician and the athletic trainer must be able to work together
–Have similar philosophical opinions regarding injury management
-Helps to minimize discrepancies and inconsistencies
-responsible for compiling medical histories and conducting physical exams
–Pre-participation screening
•Diagnosing injury
•Deciding on disqualifications
–Decisions regarding athlete’s ability to participate based on medical knowledge and psychophysiological demands of sport
-ultimate authority on return to play
•Attending practice and games
•Commitment to sports and athlete
-Potentially serve as the academic program medical director
–Coordinates and guides medical aspects of program
–Provides input into educational content and provides programmatic instruction

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Team coach (part of sports med team)

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-Must understand specific role of all individuals involved with the team
-limits on their ability to function as a health care provider in their respective state
•Directly responsible for injury prevention
–Athlete must go through appropriate conditioning program
-proper fit of equipment
•Coach must be aware of risks associated with sport
•Should be certified in CPR and first aid
•Must have thorough knowledge of skills, techniques and environmental factors associated with sport
•Develop good working relationships with staff, including athletic trainers
-Involved with AT and team doc in decision making

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What are the goals of professional organizations?

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.Establish professional standards & code of ethics
•Networking
•Teamwork
•Disseminate info to public
Some professional sm organizations
-NATA (journal of athletic training)
-ACSM American college of sports medicine (medicine and science in sports and exercise)
-national strength and conditioning association (journal of strength and conditioning research)

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Sports medicine team

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.Athletic Trainer (AT)
    •Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) is professional credential
•Team Doctor
     •MD, DO
•Coach

•Parent/Guardian

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Treating the adolescent athlete

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.Focuses on organized competition
–A number of sociological issues are involved
•How old or when should a child begin training?
–Skeletal maturity presents some challenges with respect to healthcare
–Physically and emotional adolescents can not be managed the same way as adults

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Treating the aging athlete

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–Physiological and performance capability changes overtime
•Function will increase and decrease depending on point in lifecycle
•May be the result of both biological and sociological effects
–High levels of physiological function can be maintained through an active lifestyle
•The impact on long-term health benefits have been documented
–Beginning an exercise program
–Exercise program should be gradual and progressive as long as no unusual signs or symptoms develop
–Individuals over age 40 should have a physical and exercise testing before engaging in an exercise program

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Domain I

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Prevention
Ensure safe environment
–Conduct pre-participation physicals
–Develop training and conditioning programs
–Select and fit protective equipment properly
–Explaining important diet and lifestyle choices
–Ensure appropriate medication use while discouraging substance abuse

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Domain II

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.Clinical Evaluation & Diagnosis
–Recognize nature and extent of injury
–Involves both on and off-field evaluation skills and techniques
–Understand pathology of injuries and illnesses
–Referring to medical care
–Referring to supportive services

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Domain III

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.Immediate & Emergency Care
–Administration of appropriate first aid and emergency medical care (CPR, AED)
–Activation of emergency action plans (EAP)

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Domain IV

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.Treatment and Rehabilitation
–Design preventative training systems
–Rehabilitation program design
–Supervising rehabilitation programs
–Incorporation of therapeutic modalities and exercise
–Offering psychosocial intervention
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Domain V

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.Organizational & Professional Health and Well-being
–Record keeping
–Ordering supplies and equipment
–Establishing policies and procedures
–Supervising personnel
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Different settings for an athletic trainer

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Clinics and hospitals: General patient care, ergonomic assessment, performance enhancement
–Physician extenders: work in clinics owned by physicians
–Industrial/Occupational settings
–Corporate settings: ergonomics, patient care, health wellness and fitness
–Colleges or Universities: research, prof staff/ clinics, faculty
–Secondary schools: high school, middle school (teacher/clinical)
–School districts
–Professional sports: baseball, rodeo
–Amateur/Recreational/Youth sports
–Performing arts:dance theatre, casinos
–Military & Law enforcement: army, navy
–Health & fitness clubs

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