Athletic Training

the national average for a full-time AT position is

$53,756

Until 2007, the BOC examination format consisted of three components:

(1) 150 written multiple-choice questions; (2) an oral practical administered by two ATCs; and (3) a written simulation designed to evaluate the candidate's real-life decision-making skills

1973 NATA certification requirements:

1. College graduate with a teaching license. 2. Work under an NATA-certified trainer: a. Approved curricula (2 years); b. Physical therapy degree (2 years); c. Apprenticeship (2 years). 3. One-year NATA membership prior to examination

First 4 AT domains

1. Evidence-based practice. 2. Prevention and health promotion. 3. Clinical examination and diagnosis. 4. Acute care of injury and illness.

5 domains of AT according to BOC

1. Injury/illness prevention and wellness protection. 2. Clinical evaluation and diagnosis. 3. Immediate and emergency care. 4. Treatment and rehabilitation. 5. Organizational and professional health and well-being.

The current BOC certification exam consists of 175 questions delivered in following formats:

1. Multiple-choice items. 2. Stand-alone "alternative" items such as drag and drop 3. Focused testlets that consist of a scenario followed questions related to that scenario.

As of September 2016 there were ....

13 CAATE-accredited post-professional master's graduate programs and one doctoral program.

According to the September 2011 NATA employment statistics, ____________ of the certified NATA members are employed in the secondary school setting

18 percent

The need for a professional association for athletic trainers became apparent during the....

1940s

Medical Model

2 years minimum meaningful hands on experience variety of patients and settings (surgeries, admin tasks)

Must have a minimum of..

2 years of clinical education

by 1979, there were ....

23 NATA-approved undergraduate curricula.

At the time of this writing, there were over....

350 CAATE-accredited professional entry-level programs in the United States

Data for AT's are revised every...

5 Years

Second 4 AT domains

5. Therapeutic interventions. 6. Psychosocial strategies and referral. 7. Health care administration. 8. Professional development and responsibility.

ATs are required to report....

50 CEUs every two years and of the 50 CEUs, 10 must be approved Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) CEUs

physician extender

A health care provider who is not a physician but who performs medical activities typically performed by a physician

ICD10

A system to classify and code diagnoses, symptoms, and procedures (DISEASE AND DIAGNOSIS)

June 22nd 1990

AMA formally recognized as athletic training as a health profession

Contracted AT

AT is often contracted out to a high school to provide athletic training services for a portion of each day or week

The scope of the practice of athletic training is defined within the....

Athletic Training Educational Competencies (Competencies) Role Delineation Study (RDS)/Practice Analysis (PA)

BOC

Board of Certification

2 types of graduate programs

CAATE-accredited entry-level master's degree programs CAATE-accredited post-professional graduate programs.

CAATE

Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education

Effective in 1993, all entry level athletic training programs were evaluated by the ...

Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA)

Residency programs

Designed to advance knowledge and skill in patient management and can also focus on advancing the areer outside of clinical duties

Accreditation ensures that all educational programs deliver a quality program based on the:

Educational Competencies formerly established by NATA, Role Delineation Study and Standards of Practice established by the BOC. Standards for Accreditation established by CAATE.

Robert Behnke, John Schrader, Alan A. Smith

Got AT recognized as a health profession

the American Medical Association (AMA) first recognized the athletic trainer as an important part of an athlete's health care team

In 1967

NATA publishes

Journal of Athletic Training (monthly) Athletic Training Education Journal (quarterly) , NATA News (monthly magazine)

NATA

National Athletic Trainers Association (membership and networking)

On__________________, the first national meeting of athletic trainers was held in Kansas City, Missouri, and the NATA was formed 101 TRAINERS

On June 24-25, 1950

RDS

Role Delineation Study

Clinical Integrated Proficiences

This new section, _____________________), is designed to be a measure of real-life application

Electrotherapeutic devices

Use electrical energy, ultrasound, microwaves, etc., in the treatment of disease or injury

transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)

a battery-powered device delivers stimulation to nerves to relieve acute and chronic pain

Category B (Professional and Scholarly activities)

activities such as professional speaking engagements, presentation of research at a conference

BOC Exam (2)

after earning an CAATE accredited degree, students may sit for the

California remains

as the only state that does not regulate the practice of athletic training.

CPT codes

billing codes for medical, surgical and diagnostic services (TREATMENT)

CASTLE Worldwide, Inc.

charged with developing and administering the BOC certification examination.

Category D (non-BOC approved)

encompasses activities such as online learning and educational programs and professionally relevant

The test components are designed to test candidates on their mastery of the...

essential cognitive skills, clinical proficiencies, and psychomotor skills

In the 1960's it was determined that NATA would...

grant approved curriculum status to programs meeting the minimum requirements

Late 19th-20th centuries

growth of collegiate athletes

Category C (post-certification)

includes completion of courses that reflect one or more of the practice domains as identified in the current RDS.

Category A (BOC Approved)

includes events such as workshops, seminars, conferences, or home study courses.

2022

last year in which an accredited program can admit a student into a baccalaureate program

Originally AT's were all men

now more females (52%) than males (48%)

Athletic Trainer

professionals who col-lab with physicians to optimize patient and client activity.

Fellowships

provide a deeper understanding for a SPECIFIC field

To date, 43 states have enacted....

some form of licensure regulation governing the practice of athletic training

Healthcare practices are controlled by...

states

NATA Research and Education Foundation

the only non-profit organization completely dedicated to advancing the profession of athletic training by supporting research and education

over 43,000 members

today NATA has....

paidotribi

youth or boy

Second 4 Professional Content

• Acute care of injuries and illnesses. • Therapeutic modalities. • Rehabilitation conditioning, rehabilitative exercise. • Pharmacology.

The current recertification requirements include:

• Adherence to the BOC Standards of Professional Practice. • Submission of the BOC Annual Recertification Fee. • Maintenance of emergency cardiac care. • Completion of continuing education units (CEUs).

shortwave and microwave diathermy

• Emit electromagnetic energy capable of producing temperature increases in deeper tissues

Clinical Instruction Components (8)

• Human anatomy. • Human physiology. • Chemistry. • Biology. • Physics. • Statistics and research design. • Exercise physiology. • Kinesiology/biomechanics.

Last 3 Professional Content

• Psychosocial intervention and referral. • Nutritional aspects of injuries and illnesses. • Health care administration.

First 4 Professional Content

• Risk management and injury prevention. • Pathology of injuries and illnesses. • Orthopedic clinical examination and diagnosis. • Medical conditions and disabilities