Athletic Training and Sports Medicine Team Sports Medicine

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What is Sports Medicine? n Generic term that encompasses many areas of of sports related to both performance and injury. z. Includes: prevention, recognition, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries as well as educating athletes

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What is Athletic Training? n Athletic training is the prevention, recognition, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and health care administration of athletic injuries.

What is an Athletic Trainer? A highly educated and skilled professional specializing in athletic health care for the physically active n Works under the direction of a licensed physician (protocol) n § Refer to certification/licensure notes

n n n n Personal Characteristics Love of sports Ability to adapt Empathy Sense of humor Ability to communicate Intellectual curiosity Ethics Managerial skills

Board of Certification Responsible for the certification of athletic trainers since 1969 n Role Delineation Study n – Defines profession of athletic training – Examines primary tasks performed by entry-level athletic trainers

Domains of Athletic Training n Specifically, the BOC Certified Athletic Trainer has demonstrated knowledge and skill in six practice areas or domains: – Prevention – Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis – Immediate Care – Treatment, Rehabilitation and Reconditioning – Organization and Administration – Professional Responsibility

Requirements for Certification n n Successfully complete entry-level program accredited by CAATE Proof of Graduation (transcripts) Successful performance on certification exam Proof of current CPR certification

State Regulation Vary from state to state n Laws specifically govern the practice of athletic training n Forms of state regulation n – – Certification Registration Licensing Exemption

State Regulatory Practices n http: //www. bocatc. org/index. php? option= com_content&task=view&id=92&Itemid= 144 North Carolina Board of Athletic Trainer’s Association n Virginia Board of Medicine n

Sports Medicine Team n n Athletics requires group effort to be effective Each member performs a specific function relative to caring for the injured athlete Team Physician is “cornerstone” Individuals Include – – – Coach Athletic Trainer Team Physician