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Athletic Training
Athletic Training
What are Athletic Trainers? Specialized health care professionals Care for injuries in those with active
lifestyles
What do ATs do?
ATs specialize in the…
Prevention,Recognition,Treatment (Acute Care), and Rehabilitation…
…of athletic injuries.
ATs vs. CPT
Athletic Trainers Treat Injuries Work with athletes Bachelor’s Degree Certified by one
organization
ATs vs. CPT
Personal Trainers Fitness Plans Work with public Certification only Many certifying
organizations
AT or ATC?
ATC: Certified Athletic Trainer Credential only Ex: John Doe, ATC
AT: Athletic Trainer (noun) Example John Doe is an AT
Communication
ATs must stay calm during emergencies
Must communicate effectively with: Injured athlete Parents Coaches Sports medicine team
Communication
Communication
ATs must use positive communication Be honest and direct Use layman’s terms Stay objective (stick with facts) Have a plan in place Focus on the solution Listen to and answer concerns
Communication
What to avoid: Passing the panic Arrogance Beating around the bush Being “brutally honest” Medical jargon Hinting at blame
Title IX
Federal legislation in effect since 1972
Title IX prohibits discrimination in education on the basis of sex.
The result of Title IX: Increase in female athletic participation Greater need for qualified ATs
Work Settings
Traditional: HS, College, Professional Teams
Non-Traditional Hospital & Clinical,
Industrial/Occupational, Military, Performing Arts, Physician Extender, Public Safety, Non-traditional Sports
Work Settings
High School 200-500 Athletes Often 1 AT per HS
Occasionally 3-4 ATs Position descriptions:
Full-time AT (40 hours/week) Part-time AT + Part-time teacher (40-50
h/wk) Part-time AT + Part-time clinic (40 h/wk)
Typically no weekend duties
Work Settings
College/University 200-500 Athletes 3-20 ATs
Often employ graduate assistants (GAs)
Staff ATs typically oversee 75 Athletes 40-60 hours/week, weekend duties,
travel Depending on staff size
Moderate-High Budget/Resources Support of Sports Medicine Team
Work Settings
Professional Sports 30-100 Athletes 1-4 ATs
Depending on team size, sport, and level of competition
40-60 hours/week Weekends, travel required
during season Moderate-High
Budget/Resources
Work Settings
Military 1 AT per 1000 “Soldier-Athletes” Typically employed at US military
bases 40 hours/week No weekend duties, no travel
NATA
National Athletic Trainers’ Association Professional Organization Services to members:
Research/Education Career Center Annual Meeting
Educational Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in athletic training
Classes in anatomy, physiology, nutrition, psychology, and biomechanics
Clinical experiences under appropriate supervision
Education Requirements
Commission Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) Accredit all Athletic Training Education
Programs (ATEPs) Rigorous Coursework
Certification
Certifying body: Board of Certification (BOC) Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree Graduate from ATEP Certification Exam
Certification
Accredited ATEPs in SC Charleston Southern
University College of Charleston Erskine College Lander University Limestone College University of South
Carolina Winthrop University
Certification
Certification exam: Computerized test Multiple choice Simulation Scenarios Anatomy “hot spots”
Approximately 4 hours long
***Update from book***
Certification
AT must maintain certification Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Seminars, additional coursework,
professional presentations 30 min = 1 CEU, 25 CEUs/year
Before ATSAs
Many daily medical duties If school has one AT:
Spend too much time on ice/water
Not enough time for patient care
If no AT: Assistant coach carries out
duties Conflict of interest (injuries)
ATSA
Athletic training student aides High school students Gain valuable experience Enable Athletic Trainer to focus energy
Needs of the entire program
Ideal ATSA Program
Three-year program Grades 10, 11, and
12 Sports Med class
Taught at the end of the day
Lab science Athletic Training
Room
ATSA Program
ATSAs help AT after school Must be supervised by AT Help with tasks that do not require AT
ATSA Responsibilities
Stock first aid kit Check equipment Stock ice chests Fill water bottles Check injury list
from previous day Communicate with
AT and coaches
ATSA Responsibilities
Help with the treatment and taping
Clean ATR before and after events
Update supply list
Check out equipment
Maintain proper ATR atmosphere
Have fun!
Head ATSA
Senior student in leadership role Experience with
ATSA program Proficient in skills Able to work well
with others Leadership qualities
Gain experience leading a team
Head ATSA Responsibilities
Set the ATSA schedule one week in advance
Conduct weekly ATSA meetings
Communicate expectations to ATSAs
Head ATSA Responsibilities
Communicate daily with coaching staff
Communicate directly with program director
Check that all paperwork is completed
Complete a final report at the end of the season
Sports Medicine Funding
Sources include: State vocational
dollars Basic education
funds Student
Government Athletic booster
clubs Grants
Sports Medicine Funding
Sports Med considered a vocational class Can be funded with education money AT salary often comes from teaching Supplies may be funded by education money
Must be used for educational purposes
Sports Medicine Funding
Labels: Appropriate (A), Inappropriate (I)___ Buying tape for sports medicine class.___ Buying taping tables for the ATR.___ Buying a golf-cart for the ATs, which ATSAs can drive.___ An AT using the injury tracking system for the ATR which was purchased for class___ The AT using extra tape from class to tape an athlete.
Sports Medicine Funding
Labels: Appropriate (A), Inappropriate (I)___ An ATSA using tape which was bought for class to tape an athlete.___ An AT giving out a pair of crutches from the classroom to an athlete.___ Buying water bottles for the ATR___ Buying a lightning detector which you plan to use in class and during games.___ The AT giving out bandages from the classroom to athletes.
Reflection Questions
1. How do ATs and physicians work together to treat concussions?
2. Why should every high schools have an AT?
3. If the athlete with the concussion in the film didn’t have an AT, do you think he would be allowed to play?
4. What might happen if he played?