Chapter 1: The ATC and Sports Med Team Flashcards
What certification does the NSCA offer?
National Strength & Conditioning Association offers the Certified Strength & Conditioning (CSCS), Specialist certification, and the Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification.
What is ACSM?
American College of Sports Medicine studies all aspect of sport. It reports recent developments in the field of sports medicine worldwide & puts out a quarterly journal.
What are the six domains of athletic training?
Prevention, clinical evaluation & diagnosis, immediate care, treatment/rehab/reconditioning, organization & administration, professional responsibilities.
What are some of the personal qualities of AT?
Stamina and ability to adapt, empathy, sense of humor, ability to communicate, intellectual curiosity, ethics.
Who are some of the support personnel alongside the athletic trainer?
Parents, team physician, etc
What is the CARF?
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities promotes quality rehab services. It establishes guidelines and standards of quality.
What is JCAHO?
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization is the largest standards setting and accrediting body in health care.
What is the CAATE?
Committee for Accreditation of Athletic Training Education accredits entry-level athletic training education programs.
What are the 4 forms of state regulation? Which is the strictest? Which is the least strict?
Licensure, certification, registration, and exemption. Licensure is the strictest and registration or exemption.
What are some of the various ways to earn CEUs?
Attending symposiums, seminars, workshops, conferences, serving as a speaker, panelist, US Olympic Committee, research articles, editing or authoring a book, post grad coursework, CPR. 50 CEUs per 2 years
NATA code of ethics
States the principles of ethical behavior that should be followed in practice of athletic training
BOC standards of professional practice
Consists of practice standards and code of professional responsibility
