Review for Exam 1 Flashcards
BOC
Responsible for certification of athletic trainers
“board of certification”
CAAHEP
AMA committee responsible for the accreditation process
commission on accreditation on allied health education
NATA
established professional athletic training standards
national association of athletic trainers
APTA
the governing body for physical therapy
american physical therapy association
team physician
makes the final decision on return to play
athletic trainer
makes the competitive environment safe
equipment manager
purchases equipment
coach
ensures the quality of sports equipment
player
understands and assumes the risk involved in sports
describe the relationship between the athletic trainer and the team physician
physician has the authority in determining an athletes fitness; both athletic trainer and physician work to develop a prevention, management, and rehab program
how many hours does NATA require for a student seeking AT certification
1500 hours
what is the publication distributed by the sports section of APTA
JOSPT
3 members of the sports led team who work closely together
coach, athletic trainer, and team physician
whose responsibility is ensuring all athletes are covered by a reliable insurance company
athletic trainer
how can a person become a NATA certified athletic trainer
complete the entry level AT program, pass the BOC, and proof of CPR/AED certification
what is the primary responsibility of an athletic trainer
prevention and care of injuries to individuals under their care
define burnout and describe how it may happen in AT
a feeling of disinterest and exhaustion towards one work. can happen because of long hours and extensive dedication
list the roles and functions of an athletic trainer
prevention clinical evaluation immediate care treatment, rehab, reconditioning organization and administration professional responsibilities
four types of regulation used to control the practice of athletic training
licensure
certification
registration
exemption
illumination
should be planned by an engineer
treatment area
hydrocollator should be easily accessible
electro therapy area
must be under constant supervision
hydrotherapy area
outlets should be placed 4-5 feet above the floor
exam room
private space that should stay locked