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ATHLETIC TRAINING AS A PROFESSION
Essentials of Athletic Injury Management
Chapter 1Athletic Training For Students Assistants
Chapter 28
Sports Medicine I
NTATS Video 2012
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1ccxxFGJT4
Field of Sports Medicine
WHAT IS SPORTS MEDICINE Health & special services that prevent,
recognize, manage and rehabilitate injuries related to exercise and sports
BRANCHES OFF OF SPORTS MEDICINE Athletic Trainers (AT), Physical Therapists (PT),
Nurses (RN), Doctors (MD), Dentists (DMD), Physician’s Assist (PA)
Nursing Education Nurses- Must complete a series of
medical competencies Similar for athletic trainers
Usually work in clinic/hospital settings Four year degree State registration, exam
Physical Therapist Education
Competencies Completed Similar to athletic training / nursing
Variety of Work Settings Clinics / Hospitals
4 Year Degree State Licensure Exam Master Degree
Close relationship with AT
Physician’s Assistant Education
Completion of Competencies Similar to previous professions
Area of Specialization i.e. Orthopedics
4 Year degree Often = Masters Degree Licensure Exam
Dentistry Education Residency Internship
Working with other professionals 4 Year Degree
3 year Masters Degree Program Licensure Exam
Clinical Settings Can be “Team Dentist”
Medical Doctor Education
Competencies Completed Area of Specialization
i.e. ENT (ear / nose / throat) Work Settings
Clinics/ Hospitals / Team Physician 4 year Degree
3 Year Medical Degree Residency Licensure Exam
Athletic Training Education
Profession dedicated to maintaining and improving the health and well-being of the physically active population
Preventing athletic-related injuries AMA - 1991 NATA – 1950
Roles of Athletic Trainers
Injury Prevention PPE / Strength and Conditioning/ Equipment
ETC Recognition, Evaluation, and immediate
care First aid / CPR / Referral
Rehabilitation and Reconditioning Exercise / Treatments to RTP
Health Care administration Facility Management / Purchase Orders/ Staff
Scheduling
Athletic Training Education
Licensure Vs. Certification LAT
Managed by the State Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers
ATC Managed by the Board of Certification / NATA
Athletic Training Education Programs 4 Year program
Variety of work settings High School / College/ Industrial / Physician
Extender
Domains of Athletic Training
Risk Management and Injury Prevention
Pathology of Injury and Illnesses
Assessment and Evaluation
Acute care of Injury and Illness
Pharmacology Therapeutic
Exercise Therapeutic
Modalities General Medicine
Conditions and Disabilities
Nutritional Aspects of Illness and Injury
Psychosocial Intervention and Referral
Health Care Administration
Professional Development and Responsibility
Sports Medicine Team
Group of Medical Professionals Previously listed professions
Providing Care to the Physically Active Population Care before , during, and after an injury
Central Vs. Peripheral Team
Sports Medicine Team Continued
Central Team Athlete
Center of the Team Provides Vital Information about injury
Athlete’s Parent Team Physician
Medical Authority which oversees the SM Team Examines injuries and uses diagnostic tools
Athletic Trainer First line of care for the injury
Coach Daily Contact with the athlete
Sports Medicine Team Continued
Primary Care Physician (PCP) Prior Hx of working with athlete Referral to specialists
Student Assistants Assist ATs with daily tasks
Physical Therapists Rehabilitation / normal physical function
Other Specialized Professionals Podiatrist / Allergist/ Urologist/ Gynecologist /
Cardiologist/ Dentist/ Neurologist
How To Become an ATC
Graduate from an ATEP approved by Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP)Undergraduate=
800 Hours of hands on experience Specialized courses Pass NATABOC Exam
Forms of Credentials 1. Licensure
Texas Licensure
2. Certification More nationally recognized
3. Registration Less Common Register with State before practicing
4. Exemption
Areas of Study Athletic Injury
Evaluation Human
Anatomy Human
Physiology Biomechanics
Psychology Nutrition Pharmacology Physics Organization
and Administration
Athletic Training Careers
Traditional Settings Scholastic Environments Professional Teams
Non-traditional Settings Sports Medicine ClinicHealth Club Industrial Sites
OVERVIEW
Sports Medicine involves a variety of professions which all work together to
form an effective sports medicine team. Athletic training is one of the main career
paths that encompass Sports Medicine. Becoming an athletic trainer is career that
involves a variety of different types of course materials.
Questions?