Chapter 4 The Athletic Training Student Aide Program

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Chapter 4: The Athletic Training Student Aide Program

Chapter 4: The Athletic Training Student Aide Program

The ATSA § The athletic training student aide (ATSA) participates in important clinical activities.

The ATSA § The athletic training student aide (ATSA) participates in important clinical activities. § ATSAs gain valuable experience in a clinical setting and enable the sports medicine director to focus more time on addressing the needs of the entire program. Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 2

Lines of Communication § The certified athletic trainer and ATSA must have effective communication

Lines of Communication § The certified athletic trainer and ATSA must have effective communication channels to several individuals – Team doctor and support staff – Nurse – Coaches – Parents – Athletes Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 3

ATSA Responsibilities § Skills, such as taping, are an important part of student athletic

ATSA Responsibilities § Skills, such as taping, are an important part of student athletic trainer activities. Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 4

ATSA Responsibilities (cont. ) § A student wanting to become an ATSA must be

ATSA Responsibilities (cont. ) § A student wanting to become an ATSA must be – Highly motivated – Willing to make a long-term commitment – Successful academically Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 5

ATSA Responsibilities (cont. ) § A student wanting to become an ATSA must be

ATSA Responsibilities (cont. ) § A student wanting to become an ATSA must be – On time – Able to work well with others – A self-starter – Willing to do more than asked – A positive role model Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 6

ATSA Responsibilities (cont. ) § ATSA duties – Stock First Aid kit – Check

ATSA Responsibilities (cont. ) § ATSA duties – Stock First Aid kit – Check equipment – Stock ice chest – Fill water bottles Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 7

ATSA Responsibilities (cont. ) § ATSA duties – Check previous injury lists – Communicate

ATSA Responsibilities (cont. ) § ATSA duties – Check previous injury lists – Communicate with certified athletic trainer and coaches – Help with injury treatment and taping – Clean training room – Update supply list Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 8

ATSA Responsibilities (cont. ) § ATSA duties – Check out equipment – Maintain proper

ATSA Responsibilities (cont. ) § ATSA duties – Check out equipment – Maintain proper training-room atmosphere – Review season with staff and program director – Have fun Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 9