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Presented by Nu Omicron Presented by Nu Omicron Chapter of Kappa Omicron Nu Chapter of Kappa Omicron Nu
for Kids and Careersfor Kids and Careers
April 6, 2006April 6, 2006
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Athletic TrainingAthletic TrainingAthletic trainers assume Athletic trainers assume total responsibility for total responsibility for overseeing the total health overseeing the total health care of the athletecare of the athlete
Athletic Training became recognized in June 1991 as an American
Medical Association (AMA) allied health profession. An Athletic
Trainer by definition is a multi-skilled health care professional
who has a competency in the following educational domains:
1. Prevention of injuries
2. Evaluation of injuries
3. Immediate care of Injuries (First Aid and emergency care)
4. Referral of illnesses
5. Rehabilitation of injuries
6. Health care administration
7. Professional development
These skills are practiced on the physically active individuals of all athletic ability. The domains are evaluated regularly through a study called the role delineation study. This study examines the primary tasks of an Athletic Trainer. To become a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) you must first pass a test given by the National Athletic Training Association Board of Certification.
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Primary ResponsibilitiesPrimary Responsibilities
1. Risk management and injury prevention includes:
a) developing training and conditioning programs
b) ensuring a safe playing environment,
c) selecting, fitting, and maintaining protective equipment
d) explaining the importance of nutrition
e) Administering medications when appropriate
4. Treatment, Rehabilitation, and Reconditioning of Athletic Injuries involves
a) supervision of rehabilitation programs
b) incorporation of therapeutic modalities
c) the inclusion of psychological intervention
Prevention of Athletic InjuriesPrevention of Athletic Injuries Treatment, Rehabilitation, andTreatment, Rehabilitation, andReconditioning of Athletic InjuriesReconditioning of Athletic Injuries
Recognition, Evaluation, and Recognition, Evaluation, and Assessment of InjuriesAssessment of Injuries
Immediate Care of InjuriesImmediate Care of Injuries
Health Care AdministrationHealth Care Administration
Professional Development and Professional Development and ResponsibilityResponsibility
Referral of IllnessReferral of Illness
2. Recognition, Evaluation, and Assessment of Athletic Injuries allow the ATC to
a) participate in physical examinations,
b) understand the pathology of injury and illness
c) refer to medical care, and d) refer to support services
3. Immediate Care of Injuries includes first aid and CPR skills which have to renewed regular basis5. Health Care Administration refers to
a) record keeping
b) ordering of equipment and supplies
c) supervision of personnel
d) establishment of policies and procedures in the athletic training room
6. Professional Development and Responsibility requires ATC to serve as an educator and counselor. 7. Referral of Illness
a) Work along side the physician to ensure the health of the athlete
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Prevention of Athletic InjuriesPrevention of Athletic Injuries
Tib-fib fracture: can occur, whether ATC collaborates with others to prevent injuries
Molding orthoplast for protection: providing additional support or making a protective shield to
prevent further injury
Ankle taping: one method used to assist an athlete who has injured an ankle, and progress in practice or participate needing additional support.
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Recognition, Evaluation, and Recognition, Evaluation, and Assessment of Athletic InjuriesAssessment of Athletic Injuries
Athletic Trainers are many times the first on the field to evaluate an injury. They must be able to recognize an injury and act quickly. Evaluations are done on a daily basis by an Athletic Trainer. Some common areas of evaluation include knee, shoulder, elbow, and ankle. After evaluating the injury the Athletic Trainer makes an assessment on the severity of the injury to the athlete. If the injury is too bad the Athletic Trainer will not allow the athlete to go back into the game. The Athletic Trainer may also use taping and bracing to help get the athlete back into the game.
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Treatment, Rehabilitation, and Treatment, Rehabilitation, and ReconditioningReconditioning
Agility Skills
Stretching
Swim-Ex
Electrical Stimulation for pain management or muscle re-education
Ice to reduce swelling and pain
Core stabilization
Whirlpools for pain management and Range of Motion
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Organization and AdministrationOrganization and Administration
Athletic Trainers have to record daily treatment logs, injury reports, physician reports and rehabilitation exercises every day. Often these reports are put into a computer.
The Athletic Trainer is also responsible for buying the supplies and equipment that is needed in the athletic training room.
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Professional Development Professional Development ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities
educator
Once certified as an ATC, s/he must maintain his/her credentials by attending workshops, seminars, taking additional classes, submitting articles to professional journals, presenting professional papers, etc. These are called Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
Athletic Trainers are required to maintain 80 CEUs every 3 years. One hour spent in any of these activities is equivalent to 1 CEU.
References:
1. Prentice, WE (2003). Arnheim’s Principles of Athletic Training: A Competency-Based Approach: McGraw-Hill, Boston.
2. www.nata.org
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