© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 1 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning BELLWORK List 5 responsibilities you believe a high school athletic trainer has List

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning1© 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning

BELLWORK• List 5 responsibilities you believe a high

school athletic trainer has

• List 5 responsibilities you believe a professional sports athletic trainer has


Chapter 2

Athletic Training


Objectives

• Upon completion of this chapter, you should be able to:– Describe the history and development of

athletic training– Describe the role certified athletic trainers

play in the athletic health care system– Explain the different skills required to be a

certified athletic trainer

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Objectives (cont’d.)

• Upon completion of this chapter, you should be able to (cont’d.):– Describe the job market and opportunities that

exist for certified athletic trainers– List various professional organizations

available to certified athletic trainers– Discuss the Athlete’s Bill of Rights– Discuss liability and risk management and

how they pertain to athletic training

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What is Athletic Training?

• Rendering of specialized care to individuals involved in exercise and athletics

– Prevention, recognition, evaluation, and care of injuries

– Rehabilitation and return-to-play

• Athletic Trainer Certified (ATC)

– Professional who has attained certification in athletic training

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The Need for Athletic Trainers

• Greater need for athletic trainers than ever before– Growth of female participants

• Title IX: prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender as to participation in athletics in schools

– Increase in youth sports• 20 million youth sport participants• 7.5 million HS participants

– More college and professional athletes

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The History and Development of Athletic Training

• Galen (129 C.E.) and Hippocrates (589 years earlier) contributed a great deal to science and medicine

• American Medical Association recognized athletic training as an allied health profession in 1991 – One that contributes to or assists the

professions of physical medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, and podiatry

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Qualifications of a Successful ATC

• Skills include:– Problem-solving ability – Deductive reasoning skills– Good judgment and decision-making skills– Proficient knowledge of anatomy, physiology,

biology, and advanced first aid– Motor skills– Communication skills

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Qualifications (cont’d.)

• Skills include (cont’d.):– Ability to work well with people– Ability to work well under stressful conditions– Ability to maintain poise in emergencies

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• Tasks include:– Analyzing injuries– Taping and bandaging– Implementing exercise and rehabilitation

programs for athletes– Monitoring rehabilitation programs– Demonstrating physical and rehabilitative

movements

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• Tasks include (cont’d.):– Using various modalities (methods of

treatment) and training equipment– Recording, organizing, and storing information

on injuries and rehabilitation

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• Code of conduct– ATCs must abide by the rules and procedures

of their certifying organization • NATA Code of Ethics

– Failure to abide can result in disciplinary action or termination

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• Education– Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited

program at a minimum – Study human anatomy, human physiology,

biomechanics, exercise physiology, athletic training, nutrition, and psychology/counseling

– Participate in extensive clinical experiences

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• Certification– National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board

of Certification, Inc. (NATABOC) examination• Written• Practical• Written-simulation

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6 Practice Domains ofAthletic Training

1) Prevention

2) Recognition, evaluation, and assessment

3) Immediate care

4) Treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning

5) Organization and administration

6) Professional development and responsibility


Did you know that…

March is

National Athletic Training Month!


Work Settings for the ATC

• Include:– Sports medicine clinics– Public and private high schools– Colleges and universities– Amateur and professional sports teams– Health and fitness centers– Businesses– Olympic teams and training centers– Hospitals and medical clinics

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BELLWORK (8/30)

• List 4 work settings for ATCs

• List the 3 sections of the NATABOC exam


Primary Job Marketsfor ATCs

HIGH SCHOOL

COLLEGE PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL

Salary $43,884 $37,616 $32,000—$80,000

$43,000

Days/week 5 5+ 6+ 5

Hours/week 40-60 40-60 50+ 40

Evenings yes yes yes no

Athletes/day >30 >30 >45 >20


Professional Organizations for ATCs

• Provide resources, information, & educational opportunities to its members

• National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA)– Founded in 1950– Largest U.S. certifying organization for ATCs– 30,000 members

• Regional, state, and local trainers’ associations – Promote athletic training, wellness, and safety of

athletes at the local level• Example: Arizona Athletic Trainers’ Association (AzATA)

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Athlete’s Bill of Rights

• No single standard– Common components include the right to:

• Have fun through sports• Participate at appropriate level• Qualified adult leadership• Participate in a safe and healthy environment • Proper preparation for participation• Participate regardless of ability or income level• Equal opportunity to strive for success • Say “no”

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Liability and Risk Management

• Hippocratic Oath – “I will follow that system of regimen [use

treatment to help the sick] which, according to my ability and judgment, I consider for the benefit of my patients, and abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous [I will never use it to wrong them]” (Taber’s, 2001)

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Liability and Risk Management (cont’d.)

• Liable means “obligated according to law or equity; responsible” (Webster’s, 1993)– Athletic trainers take proper precautions to

minimize exposure to lawsuits – Liability insurance is advisable

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• Minimize liability by:– Working within scope of knowledge &

expertise– Keeping proper documentation & records– Following TR room rules & procedures– Having adequate TR supervision– Keeping in contact w/ coaches, admin, &

parents



• Minimize liability by:– Inspecting practice & game facilities– Establishing return-to-play protocols– Involving team physician in program– Establishing an Emergency Action Plan


Conclusion

• ATCs possess skills, knowledge, and professionalism – This allows them to be respected members of

the sports medicine community

• Many career paths are open to ATCs

• In addition to the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, most states have elected to certify or license athletic trainers

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Group Work

Interview with Ms. Tillman

• In your group, create 10 questions for the class interview with Ms. Tillman—10 minutes

• Each team member will present a question

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