Chapter 7 Athletic Training

8 Domains of Clinical Practice:

1. Evidence-based practice 2. Prevention and health promotion 3. Clinical examination and diagnosis 4. Acute care of injury and illness 5. Therapeutic interventions 6. Psychosocial strategies and referral 7. Health care administration 8. Professional development and responsibility

5 Practice Domains of Athletic Training:

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.

How many regional districts of AT are there

10

AMA Council on Medical Education formally recognize AT as an allied health profession when?

1990

How long until recertification?

2 years.

Once certified, ATs must continue their education by earning a minimum of ___ continuing education units every ____ years.

50, 2.

Contracted AT

AT is contracted out to a high school to provide AT services for a portion of each day or week. Remaining time is spent in the clinic.

Industrial, Commercial, and Fitness Clubs settings

ATs can work in-house health/fitness facilities or on-site clinics. Some involve working in ergonomics.

Only two states that do not regulate practice of Athletic Training

Alaska and California

Scope of practice of athletic training is defined within what:

Athletic Training Educational Competencies (Competencies) and the Role Delineation Study (RDS).

Clinical Education

Athletic training students are required to participate in a minimum of two years of this:

1989

BOC separated from NATA to become independent.

RDS was conducted and published by:

Board of Certification (BOC)

Two types of graduate education programs in AT are:

CAATE-accredited entry-level master's degree and NATA-accredited post-certification graduate programs.

CASTLE Worldwide Inc.

Charged with developing and administering the BOC certification examination.

"The First Aider"

Cramer Chemical Company (one of the first medical supplies companies).

Isokinetic Machines

Cybex and Biodex

"The Trainers Bible"

Dr. S.E. Bilik

December 31, 1969

First NATA certification examination.

National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA)

Formed in Kansas City, in 1950.

Paidotribi

Greek athletic trainers, name means "youth, or boy, rubbers."

Athletic Trainers

Healthcare professionals who collaborate with physicians to optimize activity and participation of patients and clients.

State AT Professional Organization

KY - Kentucky Athletic Trainers Society

Electrotherapeutic Devices

Machines that use electrical energy in the treatment of disease or injury.

NATA mission statement

Mission of NATA is to enhance quality of health care provided by ATCs and to advance the athletic training profession.

Competencies were established by:

National Athletic Trainer's Association (NATA)

State Licensure ensures what?

Only those credentialed may refer to themselves as ATs. Provides guidance as to where and how the ATs may practice.

2.8%

Percentage of certified NATA members are employed for a professional sport team.

Fewer than 1%

Percentage of certified NATA members are employed in the Military setting.

26%

Percentage of certified NATA members are employed in the clinical setting.

23%

Percentage of certified NATA members are employed in the colleges and universities setting.

Fewer than 1%

Percentage of certified NATA members are employed in the performing arts setting.

16%

Percentage of certified NATA members are employed in the secondary school setting.

Athletic Training wide array of skills and knowledge encompassing what:

Prevention, examination, diagnosis, treatment, and rehab of acute, subacute, and chronic neuromuscular conditions involving impairment, functional limitations, and disabilities.

Physical Extenders

Roles of ATs in a clinical setting.

District 9 (KY)

Southeast Athletic Trainers Association.

Secondary School Settings

Teacher/AT provides classroom instruction during the day and serves as the AT in the afternoons and evenings.

Examples of Electrotherapeutic Devices:

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Ultrasound, Glavanic stimulators, Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), shortwave and microwave diathermy, and interferential electrical muscle stimulation.

Main goal of AT

Trauma prevention.

In 1969 which two schools met the requirements for NATA approval of their curricula in Athletic Training

University of New Mexico and Mankato State College.

3 components of the exam

written questions, practical/oral exam, and written simulation.