Roles and Responsibilities Flashcards
Role of first aid trainer (3)
- Injury prevention and wellness promotion
- immediate and emergency care
- organization/admin
Injury Prevention steps (5)
- pre screen
- provide safe environment
- proper equipment
- proper conditioning pre season
- athletes health and nutrition are sufficient
purpose a pre season medical
rule out predisposing orthopaedic system conditions and establish baselines for future reference
What is a on a pre season medical
Personal contact info
emergency contact info
past illnesses, conditions are injuries
physician summary or recommendations
What to check for for a safe environment (outdoor)
holes, obstacles, goals posts or standard, safety zone beyond the field, field conditions, clean and proper maintenance
What to check for for a safe environment (indoor)
proper ventilation and lighting, equipment stored properly, permanent equipment secured, hazards (benches, standards, doorknobs), exits visible and accessible, proper maintenance, area supervision
Facility equipment survey - what to check for
in good operating condition
signs posted regarding safety, rules, conduct and usage instructions
what to do with noticed equipment problems
record the problems, and submit to supervisor
hazards must be repaired before use
do not use defective or unsafe equipment
Role of protective equipment
protection in contact and collision sports, to deflect or absorb force, prevent lacerations
what does SOAP stand for
Subjective (patient history)
Objective (observation)
Assessment (examination)
Plan (rehab)
what are SOAP notes used for
accurate and up to date record keeping of the injury
Personal and professional qualities of a trainer/first aired
timeliness professional appearance effective communication lack of bias and ethical practice polite to referees sense of fear play no gossiping and relationships
