Chapter 1

Domains of Athletic Training: (what AT's do)

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

Work Setting

1. colleges/universities 2.secondary schools 3. sports medicine clinics 4. physician practices 5. industrial/occupational settings 6. corporate setting 7. performing art 8. military or law enforcement 9. professional sports

Which of the following professional organizations is responsible for awarding the ATC credential?

Board of Certification

Athletic Training Education

CAATE accredited program, Bachelors or Masters (until 2022). BOC exam (online), ATC Credential, Continuing Education Units

CAATE

Commission on the Accreditation of Athletic Training Education

Who is responsible for taking charge for an injury that occurs in a high school setting?

EMS

Who can clear an athlete for participation?

Team Physician

Board of Certification (BOC)

can only award the ATC credential

National Operating Committee on the Standard of Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE)

establish standards for football helmets

National Athletic Trainer's Association (NATA)

establishes standards for professionalism, education, research, and practice settings

Certification

indicates that a person has the basic knowledge and skills required and has passed a state certification exam

The most effective regulatory means of protecting the public is:

lisensure

Registration

some states require ATs to register with a governmental agency

Licensure

the strictest form of state regulation and most effective means of protecting the public (48 states) (easy test +fee)