Athletic Training as a Profession Chapter Objectives Define
Athletic Training as a Profession
Chapter Objectives • Define athletic training • Describe the roles of the certified athletic trainer • Describe the roles of other health care providers and the sports medicine team • List the requirements for becoming a competent certified AT • Describe the job opportunities available to certified ATs
Athletic Training • Athletic Training is a profession dedicated to maintaining and improving the health and well-being of the physically active population and preventing athletics-related injuries and illnesses • ATC-credential for the certified athletic trainer • 1991 -when the American Medical Association formally recognized athletic training as an allied health care profession • 1950 -National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) was formed • Board of Certification (BOC)
Roles of Athletic Trainer • Injury Prevention: PPE, strength and conditioning, equipment fitting, • • • bracing and taping Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis: know when to refer to a physician Immediate Care: First aid and CPR Treatment, Rehabilitation, and Reconditioning: Rehab exercises, reconditioning for physical shape Organization and Administration: Paperwork, documenting injuries, treatments, and rehab Professional Development: stay current on new technology and research
Sports Medicine Team • Sports medicine team consists of central and peripheral members • Central Team • • • Athlete Parent Team Physician Athletic Trainer Coach
Peripheral Team • • Primary care physician Podiatrist: specializes in lower leg and foot problems Allergist: specializes in allergies Urologist: treats problems of the urinary tract Gynecologist: deals with the female reproductive system Cardiologist: treats heart disease Dentist: treats mouth and teeth
Peripheral Team • Physician assistant: works under the supervision of a physician and conducts exams, orders tests, and writes prescriptions • Neurologist: specializes in nervous system • Chiropractor: holistic approach to patient care by focusing on spinal misalignments • Nurse: identify and care for illnesses and disorders • Dietitian: nutritional specialist • Massage therapist: specializes in working with muscles and tendons
Peripheral Team • Physical therapist: provides rehab to return to normal function • Emergency medical technician: specialist in acute care for those with critical injury or illness • Sports psychologist: works with athletes who need help with goal setting, anxiety, frustration, self-esteem • Strength and conditioning coach: keep athletes in shape for sport • Equipment manager: purchases and maintains proper protective eqiupment
How to become an athletic trainer • Obtain Master’s degree in athletic training from Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) program • Pass BOC • Also must obtain licensure, certification or registration based on which state you want to work in
Settings • • • High School College and University Professional Clinics Industrial settings Military
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