Intro to Athletic Training & Sport Med Team UNIT 1 Flashcards
BOC
- Board of Certification
- Responsible for standards of professional practice
- Awards the ATC credential for completing the
Therapeutic Intervention
The AT designs a rehabilitation plan, and reconditioning protocols using techniques like therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and therapeutic modalities and offers psychosocial intervention.
Renaissance Period
Sports regained popularity
Injury/Illness Prevention
- Proper strength and conditioning programs
- Establish a safe playing environment
- Proper equipment and equipment fitting
- Educating on proper hydration/nutrition
- Taping, bandaging, and bracing
- Monitor environmental conditions
Steps to be an AT
- Graduate High School
- Earn a Master’s in AT from CAATE
- Pass the BOC Exam
- Comply with state regulations on licensure, certification or regulation
- Maintain CPR certificate every 2 years
- Obtain 50 CEUs every 2 years (Continue Education Units)
Athletic Trainer Role
- Care within the 5 domains of athletic training
- Ensure all policies and procedures are followed in regard to safety & wellness.
- Advice the athlete or patient
What is a sport med team?
-Group of healthcare professionals who work together to prevent and/or treat athletic injuries & illnesses.
- Centered around the overall healthcare of the athlete.
Who is Part of the Sports Med Team?
Athlete’s parents, coach, athlete, team physician and athletic trainer.
Bilik
In 1917 he wrote “The Trainer’s Bible”
Why were sports developed?
Developed as a way of competing in a relatively peaceful & non harmful way.
Team Physician
- Final approval for return to play
- Determine medical disqualifications
- Sign off on all protocols
- Advocate for the AT and athlete
Most strict form of governance is…
State Practice Governance
Primary Care Doctor
- Personal Doctor
- General knowledge of all medical needs
- 1st physician the patient sees
- Refers for more specialized treatments
CAATE
- Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
- Outlines the requirements of Athletic Training education at Universities
- Determines what skills At students should be competent in by graduation
Sports Medicine
A branch of medicine that deals with the physical fitness, the treatment and prevention of injuries related to sports and exercise.
Examination, Assessment & Diagnoses
The AT checks the athlete’s injury history, and injury evaluations, recognizes the type of injury to treat, recognizes when to refer to a specialist, and recognizes general medical conditions.
Athletic Trainer
Helps prevent, diagnose, treat and rehabilitate athletes who have sports-related injuries or illnesses.
When is the AT’s license renewed?
Every year
Cramer
In 1932 the first aider cramer family
What is athletic training?
Allied medical professionals are dedicated to maintaining and improving the health and well-being of the physically active population and preventing athletic-related injuries and illnesses.
Immediate & Emergency Care
The AT provides First-Aid and CPR, initial on-the-field assessment & diagnosis.
Coach
- Responsible for the well-being of the athletes.
- Works with other members to monitor equipment, teach proper mechanics and follow safety rules.
- Has to be aware of all the injuries and restrictions.
- Should be CPR/First-Aid certified
To keep being a license AT….
- Must complete 50 CEUs every 2 years (Continuing Education Units)
- 10 must be evidence based practice
- Reported to the BOC
Healthcare Administration & Professional Responsibilities
The AT writes a medical history for the athlete, inventory equipment and manage facilities and staff.
When was the Athletic Training program recognized as a Health care profession?
1990
Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Advise athletes on training & conditioning programs.
- Help with injury prevention.
- Assist with conditioning programs when the athlete is cleared.
- Certified by the CSCS (National Strength & Conditioning Association.
What is a team?
A group of people with a full set of complementary skills required to complete a task, job, or project.
Physical Therapist
- Rehabilitation specialist
- Works with ATs
- Works with many people
NATA
- National Athletic Trainer’s Association
- Developed in 1950
- Responsible for setting professional standards: Code of Ethics
- Professional association for athletic trainers
- March is National Athletic Trainers Month
What are the 5 domains of AT
Injury/Illness prevention
Evaluation and Diagnosis
Immediate and Emergency Care
Treatment and rehabilitation
Organization and professional health and well-being
