Introduction and Exploration of Therapeutic Careers Flashcards
Negligence
Failure to use ordinary or reasonable care.
Liability
The legal responsibility to act in a reasonable and prudent manner. Failure to perform in such a manner make you legally liable.
Battery
Touching someone without their permission.
Malpractice
When an individual commits a negligent act while providing care.
Assumption of Risk
It is assumed that an individual who participates in an activity and is injured as a result of the ordinary risk associated at the activity will not have grounds of negligence.
Informed Consent
Being informed of all the procedures and the potential risks and benefits of each.
Clinical Risk Reduction/Legal Safeguards for an ATC
- Carry liability insurance
- Keep accurate records
- Standard of care=Update & continue learning
- Know medical histories of athletes
- Adequate supervision
- Stay in scope of practice
- Follow physician’s orders
Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (C.S.C.S.)
- Leader
- Motivate
- Exercise
Chiropractor
- Diagnose
- Treat patients with spine problems
Dietician
-Prevent & treat illnesses by promoting healthy eating habits.
Exercise Physiologist
-Expert in the effect exercise on the human body.
Massage Therapist (L.M.T.)
- Diagnose illness
- Prescribe & administer treatment for people with injury/illness
Occupational Therapist
-Help with conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally or emotionally disabling for daily living/career.
Orthopedic Surgeon (M.D.)
-Use surgical methods to investigate, preserve & restore functions to a patient’s extremities or spine.
Personal Trainer
- determination and enthusiasm
- good organisational skills
- good ‘people’ skills and an outgoing, friendly personality
