CPoAI: Chapter 1 Flashcards

1
Q

Primary individuals on a SM team

A

Coach, Athletic Trainer, Team Physician

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2
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BOC has been responsible for the certification of AT’s since this year

A

1969

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3
Q

The BOC completed its role delineation study which defined profession of athletic training in this year

A

2004

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4
Q

6 Major Areas of AT

A
  1. Prevention of athletic injuries
  2. Clinical evaluation and diagnosis
  3. Immediate care of injuries
  4. Treatment, rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries
  5. Organization and administration
  6. Professional responsibilities
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5
Q

The NATA created the Education Council to determine the course of educational preparation for the student athletic trainer in this year.

A

1997

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6
Q

The ________defined the minimum knowledge base an entry-level athletic trainer should possess.

A

Board of Certification (BOC)

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7
Q

The _________ was in charge of deciding what competencies should be taught in accredited educational programs.

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Education Council (EC)

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8
Q

12 Competency Domains

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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

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9
Q

7 Specialty Certifications within AT

A
Business practice
Medical care management
Occupational health
Wellness
Pediatric/Adolescent health
Adult/Geriatric health
Special health populations
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10
Q

American Medical Association (AMA) officially recognized athletic training as an allied health profession in this month/year

A

June 1990

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11
Q

CAAHEP stands for

A

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

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12
Q

300 U.S. institutions offering entry-level AT education programs accredited by CAAHEP on this month/year.

A

February 2005

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13
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3 requirements for certification

A
  1. Proof of graduation at baccalaureate level from accredited program
  2. Endorsement of exam application by the CAAHEP Accredited Program Director
  3. Current CPR certification
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14
Q

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.

A

2004

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15
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Developers of Certification Exam

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BOC and an independent examination development & administration company.

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16
Q

Number of times Certification Exam is offered in the US per year.

A

5

17
Q

What is a CEU?

A

Continuing Education Units

18
Q

How many CEUs are required for ATs every 3 years?

A

80

19
Q

7 ways to earn CEUs

A
  1. Attending workshops or conferences
  2. Serving as a speaker
  3. Authoring a research article in professional journal
  4. Authoring or editing a textbook
  5. Completing quizzes found in the Journal of Athletic Training
  6. Completing postgraduate course work
  7. Maintaining CPR, first aid, or EMT certification
20
Q

NATA leadership realized the need of obtaining official recognition of the AT as a health care professional in this time period

A

Early 1970s

21
Q

To date, how many states have some type of regulatory statutes governing the practice of athletic training?

A

43 out of 50

22
Q

Most restrictive of all forms of regulation

A

Licensure

23
Q

Individuals cannot call themselves Athletic Trainers in a particular state unless they have met all requirements for ______.

A

Licensure

24
Q

Before an individual can practice AT in a particular state, first they must _____ to be placed on an existing list of practitioners.

A

Register

25
Q

Why must an AT first register with the state?

A

To prevent non-registered individuals from calling themselves ATs.

26
Q

When are individuals allowed to practice AT without licensure?

A

When they are practicing in a state without a regulatory board.