CH. 1

BOC (Board of Certification)

-awards the ATC credential -role delineation study -standards of professional practice

NATA (National Athletic Trainers Association)

-establishes standards for professionalism, education, research, and practice setting -code of ethics

work settings

-high school & collegiate setttings -professional sports teams -sports medicine clinics -industrial/occupational: someone who is on the job site to help the employees who might have gotten hurt -physician practices

Certified Athletic Trainer Domains

-injury/illness prevention and wellness protection -clinical evaluation and diagnosis -immediate and emergency care -treatment & rehab -organization & professional health & well being (clinical evaluation is on the field where you first assess the injury)

State Practice Governance

-licensure (strictest form of regulation) -certification -registration

athletic training education

commission on accreditation of athletic training education (CAATE)