Trainer Flashcards
Cramer Brothers
Developed a line of liniments to treat ankle sprains and folled the publication THE FIRST AIDER.
Roles and Responsibilities of an ATC
Injury/illness prevention and wellness protection
Clinical evaluation and diagnosis
immediate and emergency and diagnosis
immediate and emergency care
Treatment and rehabilitation
Organizational and proffessional health and well-being
What are practice Acts?
Official documents stating that you can practice in your state.
BOC
Board of Certification
5 domains of BOC Exam
- Injury/Illness prevention and wellness protection
- Clinical evaluation and diagnosis
- Immediate and emergency care
- Treatment and rehabilitation
- Organizational and professional health and well-being
FIMS
International Federation of Sports Medicine
(made up of national sports medicine associations of over 100 countries)
ATC settings
Clinics and Hospitals
Physician extenders
INdustrial/Occupational settings
Corporate settings
Colleges and Universities
Secondary schools
school districts
professional sports
performing arts
military and law enforcement
health and fitness clubs
Roles and Responsibilities of ATC
Prevention
Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis
Immediate and Emergency Care
Treatment and Rehabilitation
Organizational and professional health and well-being
Prevention
Ensure safe environment
conduct pre-participatiomn physicals
Develop training and conditioning programs
select and fit protective equipment
explaining important diet and lifestyle choices
ensure appropriate medication use while discouraging substance abuse.
Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis
recognize nature and extent of injury
involves both on and off-field evaluation skills and techniques
understand pathology of injuries and illness
referral to medical care
referral to supportive services
Immediate and Emergency Care
Administration of appropriate first aid and emergency medical care (CPR,AED)
Activation of emergency action plans
Treatment and Rehabilitation
Design preventative taining programs
rehabilitation program design
Supervising rehabilitation programs
incorporation of therapuetic modalities and exercise
Offering psychosocial intervention
Organizational and professional health and well-being
Record keeping
ordering supplies and equipment
establishing policies and procedures
supervising personnel
NATA code of Ethics
Members shall respect the rights, welfare and dignity of all.
Members shall comply with the laws abnd regulations governing the practice of athletic training
Members shall maintain and promote high standards in their provision of services
Members shall not engage in conduct that could be construed as a conflict of interest or that reflects negatively on the profession
OATS
Oregon Athletic Trainer Society
