CPoAI: Chapter 1 Flashcards
Primary individuals on a SM team
Coach, Athletic Trainer, Team Physician
BOC has been responsible for the certification of AT’s since this year
1969
The BOC completed its role delineation study which defined profession of athletic training in this year
2004
6 Major Areas of AT
- Prevention of athletic injuries
- Clinical evaluation and diagnosis
- Immediate care of injuries
- Treatment, rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries
- Organization and administration
- Professional responsibilities
The NATA created the Education Council to determine the course of educational preparation for the student athletic trainer in this year.
1997
The ________defined the minimum knowledge base an entry-level athletic trainer should possess.
Board of Certification (BOC)
The _________ was in charge of deciding what competencies should be taught in accredited educational programs.
Education Council (EC)
12 Competency Domains
1) Risk management
2) Pathology of injuries and illnesses
3) Orthopedic assessment and evaluation
4) Acute care of injury and illnesses
5) Pharmacology
6) Therapeutic modalities
7) Therapeutic exercise
8) General medical conditions & disabilities
9) Nutritional aspects of injuries and illnesses
10) Psychosocial intervention and referral
11) Health care administration
12) Professional development and responsibilities
7 Specialty Certifications within AT
Business practice Medical care management Occupational health Wellness Pediatric/Adolescent health Adult/Geriatric health Special health populations
American Medical Association (AMA) officially recognized athletic training as an allied health profession in this month/year
June 1990
CAAHEP stands for
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
300 U.S. institutions offering entry-level AT education programs accredited by CAAHEP on this month/year.
February 2005
3 requirements for certification
- Proof of graduation at baccalaureate level from accredited program
- Endorsement of exam application by the CAAHEP Accredited Program Director
- Current CPR certification
The only way a candidate can become certified is by completing an entry-level athletic training education program that has been accredited by CAAHEP as of this year.
2004
Developers of Certification Exam
BOC and an independent examination development & administration company.