core concepts in athletic training and therapy susan kay hillman introduction to athletic training
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CORE CONCEPTS IN ATHLETIC TRAINING AND THERAPY
SUSAN KAY HILLMAN
Introduction to Athletic Training
Objectives
Describe the education, training, and licensure and certification of the athletic trainer.
Provide a general history of the athletic training profession.
Identify the top three employment settings for athletic trainers in 2009.
Identify various employment opportunities for athletic trainers.
Describe five members of the sports medicine team and explain the general duties of each.
Becoming an NATA Certified Athletic Trainer
Training and Education Require at least 4 years of college education
ATEP: Athletic Training Educational Program • Accredited school• Standards set by NATA• Housed under majors like Kinesiology• 350 + entry level ATEP programs
Find on NATA website: CAATE-accredited athletic training programs
2 years of hands on practice Evaluation, prevention and management of athletic
injuries
Becoming an NATA Certified Athletic Trainer
Certification Must satisfactorily complete undergraduate
degree at accredited programSee page 2 and 3 for courses required
Take and pass a national certification examWritten, practical demonstration, and written
simulation• Pass all 3 become an ATC, Certified Athletic
Trainer• 80 CEU’s every 3 years to maintain certification• Adhere to NATABOC standards of professional
practices
Becoming an NATA Certified Athletic Trainer
Licensure A.T. need to get licensed in some states
Ensure legal practices of athletic trainingSee figure I.1California just denied licensure for athletic
training Code of Ethics
Written by athletic trainers in 1950’sCode of Ethics: www.nata.org
Infractions may result in loss of certification
Becoming an NATA Certified Athletic Trainer
• Organization Each state represented within 1 of 10 NATA
Districts: Figure I.2 Committees and subcommittees in each district
Coordination of the organization from state to national level
NATA provides money to state organizations for educational, research and licensure purposes
History of Athletic Training
Knowledge of history provides understanding of the AT profession Began with few athletic trainers across nation,
mostly in college/university settings Current size of NATA more than 35,000 Clinics, schools, professional sports. Industry,
health and fitness, and educational programs
History of Athletic Training
The 1930s and 1940s: Promoting the Exchange of Ideas Need for organization for AT Strain caused by WWII, but several accomplishments made
The 1950s: Establishing the Organization 1947 AT began to grow, but AT had no formal education
Skills learned from others in field 1950 first national meeting held and NATA established
Considerable growth for NATA in 50’s Undergraduate programs established Constitution and By-Laws Official Logo Journal of AT established Code of ethics established
History of Athletic Training
The 1960s: Continuing the Growth 1969 American Medical Association recognized importance of AT
The 1970s: Developing Standards for Certification Licensure debate began and each state responsible for own
regulations The 1980s: Strengthening the NATA's Role
Role delineation study to establish understanding of skills required for athletic trainers
The 1990s: Becoming a Recognized Allied Health Profession Tremendous growth for NATA Official recognition of AT as allied health profession by AMA
Monumental achievement Curriculum evaluation: creation of guidelines for schools to
follow to ensure compliance for program accreditation AT moved from school and team environments to clinical and
industrial settings
History of Athletic Training
SIDEBAR: Athletic Training Curriculum Model: Suggested Courses. Page 10 The New Millennium
First female president of NATA Julie Max Internship route for ATS changed in 2004
Refine and develop competencies for which all AT are measured
Redefine and structure clinical education
Employment Opportunities in Athletic Training
Athletic training Course Instructors University or College Athletic Trainers High School Athletics Trainers (Secondary Schools) Student Athletic Trainer Graduate School Opportunities Athletic Trainers/Coaches Clinic Athletic Trainers Athletic Trainers for Professional Sports Workplace Athletic Trainers Other Potential Opportunities
The Sports Medicine Team
The Athletic Training Team Physicians Orthopedic Surgeons and Other Specialists Rehabilitation Specialists Nutritionists Sport psychologists Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians Other Support Staff Coaches and Athletes
The Sports Medicine Team
Sports medicine refers to a broad field of medical practices related to physical activity and sport Defined by American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) as
multidisciplinary Includes physiological, biomechanical, psychological and
pathological phenomena associated with exercise and sport Clinical application in these areas is aimed at improving and
maintaining functional capacities for physical labor exercise and sports
Sports medicines generally focuses on areas of performance enhancement, injury care, prevention and management
The Sports Medicine Team
Areas of specialization that focus primarily on performance enhancement Exercise physiology Biomechanics Sports psychology Sports nutrition Strength & conditioning Personal fitness training Coaching Physical education
The Sports Medicine Team
Areas of specialization that focus on health care and injury/illness management specific to the athlete Practice of medicine (physicians & physician assistants) Athletic training Sports physical therapy Massage therapy Dentistry Osteopathic medicine Sport podiatry Orthotist/prosthetists Sports chiropractic
Role of Athletic Trainer
Work with athletes from time of injury to resolutionDirectly responsible for all phases of health care in
an athletic environment
Role of Athletic Trainer
Injury prevention Ensure appropriate training,
monitor environment, nutrition, maintain & fitting equipment, appropriate use of medication
Clinical evaluation and diagnosis Recognize nature and extent
of injury Immediate care
Provide first aid and management of acute injuries Minimum of CPR/AED and
First Aid
Treatment, rehabilitation and reconditioning Knowledge of equipment,
manual therapy, therapeutic modalities
Organization & administration Budgeting, inventory, injury
records, supervision of assistants, insurance, EAP development
Professional responsibility Educating the public through
seminars, research & providing good care
Relationship Between the Sports Medicine Team and Athlete
Primary concern should be that of the athlete All individuals must work cooperatively in the best interest of
the athlete Coach should differ to the medical staff and support decisions
regarding athlete health care
Close communication between all parties involved is critical
Relationship Between the Sports Medicine Team and Athlete
All parties must work to develop solid working relationship
Each member will have to gain trust and confidence in the skills and abilities of each other
Imperative that the athlete is kept well-informed Coach and athletic trainer must make a point of educating the
student-athlete
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