Chapter 2 (sports med.) Flashcards

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Allied health profession

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Any area of health care that contributes tumor assists the professions of physical medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, and podiatry.

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Athletes bill of rights

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Policies and standards for fair treatment of athletes

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Athletic training

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The rendering of specialized care (prevention, recognition, evaluation, and care of injuries) to individuals involved in exercise and athletics.

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Certified athletic trainer (ATC)

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A professional who has attained a standard level of competence in athletic training. The ATC is involved in the prevention, recognition, and evaluation of injuries and works closely with others in rehabilitation from injuries.

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Hippocratic Oath

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Declaration made to Hippocrates, the “Father of Medicine”, by his students; it has become a fundamental part of the practice of medicine.

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Title IX

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Federal legislation that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex as to participation in athletics in schools receiving federal funds.

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NATA

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NATA stands for National Athletic Trainers Association. It was founded in 1950.

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NATABOC

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NATABOC stands for National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification, Inc.

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Code of Ethics

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The Code of Ethics of the National Athletic Trainers Association has been written to make the membership aware of the principles of ethical behavior that should be followed in the practice of athletic training.

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AMA

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AMA stands for the American Medical Association. They recognized athletic training as an allied health profession in 1991.

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Domain 1: Prevention

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Preventing athletic injuries includes participation, physical exams; proper strength and conditioning programs; proper equipment and equipment fitting; taping, bandaging, and bracing; and good nutrition.

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Domain 2: Recognition, Evaluation, and Assessment

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When an athlete is injured, the ATC must be ready to respond. More ever the ATC must be able to recognize injuries and assess their severity so that he can know how to treat or whether he should refer an athlete to a physician.

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Domain 3: Immediate Care

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He must maintain first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification through such organizations as the American Red Cross and the National Safety Council.

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Domain 4: Treatment, Rehabilitation, and Reconditioning

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After initial treatment, the ATC directs the athlete through exercises and treatments to help the athlete to return to normal function. This is called rehabilitation. Reconditioning is getting the athlete back into shape for athletic participation.

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Domain 5: Organization and Administration

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ATCs are often responsible for managing state-of-the-art-facilities, so they must have the administration skills necessary for preparing work and purchase orders and scheduling staff. Injuries, treatments and rehabilitation progress must be documented accurately.

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Domain 6: Professional Development and Responsibility

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Technology is changing rapidly, the ATCs must continue their education to remain current with the latest health care developments- they attend seminars, read, write and conduct research. ATCs must conduct themselves professionally and with integrity.

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Allied health profession

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Any area of health care that contributes tumor assists the professions of physical medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, and podiatry.

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Athletes bill of rights

A

Policies and standards for fair treatment of athletes

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Athletic training

A

The rendering of specialized care (prevention, recognition, evaluation, and care of injuries) to individuals involved in exercise and athletics.

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Certified athletic trainer (ATC)

A

A professional who has attained a standard level of competence in athletic training. The ATC is involved in the prevention, recognition, and evaluation of injuries and works closely with others in rehabilitation from injuries.

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Hippocratic Oath

A

Declaration made to Hippocrates, the “Father of Medicine”, by his students; it has become a fundamental part of the practice of medicine.

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Title IX

A

Federal legislation that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex as to participation in athletics in schools receiving federal funds.

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NATA

A

NATA stands for National Athletic Trainers Association. It was founded in 1950.

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NATABOC

A

NATABOC stands for National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification, Inc.

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Code of Ethics

A

The Code of Ethics of the National Athletic Trainers Association has been written to make the membership aware of the principles of ethical behavior that should be followed in the practice of athletic training.

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AMA

A

AMA stands for the American Medical Association. They recognized athletic training as an allied health profession in 1991.

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Domain 1: Prevention

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Preventing athletic injuries includes participation, physical exams; proper strength and conditioning programs; proper equipment and equipment fitting; taping, bandaging, and bracing; and good nutrition.

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Domain 2: Recognition, Evaluation, and Assessment

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When an athlete is injured, the ATC must be ready to respond. More ever the ATC must be able to recognize injuries and assess their severity so that he can know how to treat or whether he should refer an athlete to a physician.

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Domain 3: Immediate Care

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He must maintain first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification through such organizations as the American Red Cross and the National Safety Council.

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Domain 4: Treatment, Rehabilitation, and Reconditioning

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After initial treatment, the ATC directs the athlete through exercises and treatments to help the athlete to return to normal function. This is called rehabilitation. Reconditioning is getting the athlete back into shape for athletic participation.

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Domain 5: Organization and Administration

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ATCs are often responsible for managing state-of-the-art-facilities, so they must have the administration skills necessary for preparing work and purchase orders and scheduling staff. Injuries, treatments and rehabilitation progress must be documented accurately.

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Domain 6: Professional Development and Responsibility

A

Technology is changing rapidly, the ATCs must continue their education to remain current with the latest health care developments- they attend seminars, read, write and conduct research. ATCs must conduct themselves professionally and with integrity.