Athletic Training As A Profession Chapter 1 ATHLETIC

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Athletic Training As A Profession Chapter 1

Athletic Training As A Profession Chapter 1

ATHLETIC TRAINING Maintaining and improving the health and well-being of the physically active AND

ATHLETIC TRAINING Maintaining and improving the health and well-being of the physically active AND caring for and preventing athletic -related injuries and illnesses.

Roles of the Athletic Trainer � 1. � 2. � 3. � 4. �

Roles of the Athletic Trainer � 1. � 2. � 3. � 4. � 5. � 6. Injury Prevention Recognition, Evaluation, and Assessment Immediate Care of Athletic Injury Treatment, Rehabilitation, and Reconditioning Organization and Administration Professional development and responsibility.

SPORTS MEDICINE TEAM

SPORTS MEDICINE TEAM

CENTRAL TEAM � 1. � 2. � 3. � 4. � 5. Athlete Parents/Guardians

CENTRAL TEAM � 1. � 2. � 3. � 4. � 5. Athlete Parents/Guardians Team Physician Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) Coach

PERIPHERAL TEAM � 1. Primary care physician � 2. Specialist – podiatrist, neurologist, dentist,

PERIPHERAL TEAM � 1. Primary care physician � 2. Specialist – podiatrist, neurologist, dentist, physical therapist, … � 3. School Nurse � 4. Student athletic trainer

COURSES REQUIRED � 1. � 2. � 3. � 4. � 5. � 6.

COURSES REQUIRED � 1. � 2. � 3. � 4. � 5. � 6. � 7. � 8. � 9. Human Anatomy and Physiology Nutrition Exercise Physiology Biomechanics (kinesiology) First Aid/Emergency Care Assessment of an Athletic Injury and Illness. Health Care Administration Medical Ethics Pharmacology

BECOMING AN ATC � 1. Must complete a formal education program (bachelors or masters).

BECOMING AN ATC � 1. Must complete a formal education program (bachelors or masters). � 2. Pass national certification exam. � 3. Obtain license if required by state employed.

STAYING AN ATC � Continuing certified. � Need 75 CEU hours every 3 years.

STAYING AN ATC � Continuing certified. � Need 75 CEU hours every 3 years. � Renew � NATA education hours required to stay license (if required). and BOC

EMPLOYMENT � 1. Organized Environments: high schools, colleges and universities, professional and semiprofessional teams.

EMPLOYMENT � 1. Organized Environments: high schools, colleges and universities, professional and semiprofessional teams. � 2. Clinical and industrial settings: Sports medicine clinics, health and fitness centers, industrial sites, armed forces.