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.
Number of times Certification Exam is offered in the US per year.
5
What is a CEU?
Continuing Education Units
How many CEUs are required for ATs every 3 years?
80
7 ways to earn CEUs
- Attending workshops or conferences
- Serving as a speaker
- Authoring a research article in professional journal
- Authoring or editing a textbook
- Completing quizzes found in the Journal of Athletic Training
- Completing postgraduate course work
- Maintaining CPR, first aid, or EMT certification
NATA leadership realized the need of obtaining official recognition of the AT as a health care professional in this time period
Early 1970s
To date, how many states have some type of regulatory statutes governing the practice of athletic training?
43 out of 50
Most restrictive of all forms of regulation
Licensure
Individuals cannot call themselves Athletic Trainers in a particular state unless they have met all requirements for ______.
Licensure
Before an individual can practice AT in a particular state, first they must _____ to be placed on an existing list of practitioners.
Register
Why must an AT first register with the state?
To prevent non-registered individuals from calling themselves ATs.
When are individuals allowed to practice AT without licensure?
When they are practicing in a state without a regulatory board.
