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Introduction to Athletic Training

Introduction to Athletic Training. Chapter 1. The Certified Athletic Trainer. Athletic Trainer: A healthcare professional who specializes in preventing, recognizing, managing, and rehabilitating injuries. The Unsung Hero Athletic Trainer’s vs “Trainers”. The Certified Athletic Trainer .

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Introduction to Athletic Training

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  1. Introduction to Athletic Training Chapter 1

  2. The Certified Athletic Trainer • Athletic Trainer: A healthcare professional who specializes in preventing, recognizing, managing, and rehabilitating injuries. • The Unsung Hero • Athletic Trainer’s vs “Trainers”

  3. The Certified Athletic Trainer • Origins • Evolution • World War I • The Trainer’s Bible – 1917 • Cramer – 1920’s • World War II • NATA – 1950 • 1974=4,500 members • Today=32,000+

  4. The Certified Athletic Trainer-The Changing Face • Traditional Setting • Branching out • Just athlete’s? Key Terms: Patient: ill or injured athlete Athlete: a physically active individual who participates in recreational or organized sport activities who is not currently injured Athletic Training Facility: a health care facility for treating individuals who have an illness or injury.

  5. The Certified Athletic Trainer-The field of Sports Medicine Sports Medicine: the field of medical practice related to physical activity and sport • The Umbrella… • Sports Medicine Organizations • FIMS: Internationale de Medecine Sportive or International Federation of Sports Medicine • AAFP: American Academy of Family Physicians • NATA: National Athletic Trainers’ Association • ACSM: American College of Sports Medicine • AOOSM: American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine • NSCA: National Strength and Conditioning Association • APTA: American Physical Therapy Association • NASM: National Academy of Sports Medicine

  6. The Certified Athletic Trainer-Employment Settings • Clinics and Hospitals (Greatest Amount) • Physician Extenders • Industrial/Occupational Setting • The “worker” athlete • Corporate Setting • College/University Setting • Secondary School Setting • Professional Sports • Amateur/Recreational/Youth Sports • Performing Arts • Military/Law Enforcement • Health/Fitness Clubs

  7. The Certified Athletic Trainer-Roles and Responsibilities • Board of Certification Domains • Prevention • Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis • Immediate Care • Treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning • Organization and administration • Professional responsibilities

  8. The Certified Athletic Trainer-Prevention • Conducting Preparticipation Physical Examinations • Developing Training and Conditioning Programs • Ensuring a Safe Playing Environment by Minimizing Safety Hazards • Selecting, Fitting, and Maintaining Protective Equipment • Explaining the Importance of Diet and Lifestyle Choices • Using Medications Appropriately

  9. The Certified Athletic Trainer-Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis/Immediate Care • Understanding the Pathology of Injury and Illness • Referring to Medical Care • Referring to Support Services • Immediate Care • Initial Assessment/Diagnosis • 1st Aid/CPR/AED certified

  10. The Certified Athletic Trainer-Treatment, Rehabilitation, and Reconditioning/Org. & Admin. • Treatment, Rehab and Reconditioning • Designing Rehabilitation Programs • Supervising Rehabilitation Programs • Incorporating Therapeutic Modalities • Offering Psychological Intervention • Organization and Administration • Record Keeping • Ordering Equipment and Supplies • Supervising Personnel • Establishing Policies for the Operation of an Athletic Training Program

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