Intro to Athletic Training & Sport Med Team UNIT 1

Question 1

BOC

Answer 1

• Board of Certification
• Responsible for standards of professional practice
• Awards the ATC credential for completing the

Question 2

Therapeutic Intervention

Answer 2

The AT designs a rehabilitation plan, and reconditioning protocols using techniques like therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and therapeutic modalities and offers psychosocial intervention.

Question 3

Renaissance Period

Answer 3

Sports regained popularity

Question 4

Injury/Illness Prevention

Answer 4

• 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

Question 5

Steps to be an AT

Answer 5

1. Graduate High School
2. Earn a Master’s in AT from CAATE
3. Pass the BOC Exam
4. Comply with state regulations on licensure, certification or regulation
5. Maintain CPR certificate every 2 years
6. Obtain 50 CEUs every 2 years (Continue Education Units)

Question 6

Athletic Trainer Role

Answer 6

• 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

Question 7

What is a sport med team?

Answer 7

-Group of healthcare professionals who work together to prevent and/or treat athletic injuries & illnesses.
- Centered around the overall healthcare of the athlete.

Question 8

Who is Part of the Sports Med Team?

Answer 8

Athlete’s parents, coach, athlete, team physician and athletic trainer.

Question 9

Bilik

Answer 9

In 1917 he wrote “The Trainer’s Bible”

Question 10

Why were sports developed?

Answer 10

Developed as a way of competing in a relatively peaceful & non harmful way.

Question 11

Team Physician

Answer 11

• Final approval for return to play
• Determine medical disqualifications
• Sign off on all protocols
• Advocate for the AT and athlete

Question 12

Most strict form of governance is…

Answer 12

State Practice Governance

Question 13

Primary Care Doctor

Answer 13

• Personal Doctor
• General knowledge of all medical needs
• 1st physician the patient sees
• Refers for more specialized treatments

Question 14

CAATE

Answer 14

• 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

Question 15

Sports Medicine

Answer 15

A branch of medicine that deals with the physical fitness, the treatment and prevention of injuries related to sports and exercise.

Question 16

Examination, Assessment & Diagnoses

Answer 16

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.

Question 17

Athletic Trainer

Answer 17

Helps prevent, diagnose, treat and rehabilitate athletes who have sports-related injuries or illnesses.

Question 18

When is the AT’s license renewed?

Answer 18

Every year

Question 19

Cramer

Answer 19

In 1932 the first aider cramer family

Question 20

What is athletic training?

Answer 20

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.

Question 21

Immediate & Emergency Care

Answer 21

The AT provides First-Aid and CPR, initial on-the-field assessment & diagnosis.

Question 22

Coach

Answer 22

• 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

Question 23

To keep being a license AT….

Answer 23

• Must complete 50 CEUs every 2 years (Continuing Education Units)
• 10 must be evidence based practice
• Reported to the BOC

Question 24

Healthcare Administration & Professional Responsibilities

Answer 24

The AT writes a medical history for the athlete, inventory equipment and manage facilities and staff.

Question 25

When was the Athletic Training program recognized as a Health care profession?

Answer 25

1990

Question 26

Strength & Conditioning Coach

Answer 26

• 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.

Question 27

What is a team?

Answer 27

A group of people with a full set of complementary skills required to complete a task, job, or project.

Question 28

Physical Therapist

Answer 28

• Rehabilitation specialist
• Works with ATs
• Works with many people

Question 29

NATA

Answer 29

• 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

Question 30

What are the 5 domains of AT

Answer 30

Injury/Illness prevention
Evaluation and Diagnosis
Immediate and Emergency Care
Treatment and rehabilitation
Organization and professional health and well-being