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Athletic Training

Explore the role of a certified Athletic Trainer, essential skills required, daily tasks, liability and risk management strategies, and compliance with Title IX and HIPAA regulations. Discover how to find Athletic Training job opportunities and excel in the field.

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Athletic Training

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  1. Mrs. Frasca Athletic Training

  2. ATC • ATC = Certified Athletic Trainer • Educational Requirements: • Bachelor’s Degree • Certification • Clinical experiences under appropriate supervision

  3. Title IX • Title IX = equal treatment and opportunity to participate in sports for males and females • That means equal: • Staff per athlete • Attention • Facilities • Number of athletes recruited • Money!!!

  4. Characteristics of an ATC • In order to be a successful Athletic Trainer, you must possess the following skills: • Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and first aid • Problem solving • Social • Communication • Motor • Organizational • Diligent note-taking • Calm during emergencies

  5. ATC Daily Tasks • As an Athletic Trainer, you can expect to do the following every day: • Analyze injuries • Tape and bandage • Implement rehab programs • Monitor exercises • Demonstrate movements • Administer therapeutic modalities • Record, organize, and store ALL injury info.

  6. Liability and Risk Management • Liability = who is the responsible party? • As an ATC, you MUST protect yourself from risk of liability issues

  7. Liability and Risk Management • How to minimize your risk as an ATC: • Work within your scope and knowledge • Keep accurate records • Follow training room rules and procedures • Always have supervision • Communicate with coaches, parents, and admin. • Inspect sports facilities and equipment • Establish return-to-play protocol • Consult a physician when needed • Make an emergency action plan

  8. Liability and Risk Management • Hippocratic Oath • A declaration made by Hippocrates (philosopher) • Basically says: “I will always do what is in the best interest of the patient and I will never use my power to do harm” • ALL medical professionals must take the Hippocratic Oath

  9. HIPAA • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (1996) • Keeps your medical records private • No one can share your info without your formal consent • ***SPECIFIC EXCEPTIONS*** • You can ask for copies of EVERYTHING • Health records can only be used for health reasons

  10. Athletic Training Jobs • Assignment #2 in partners • (you need 1 smart phone: • Go to the following website: • http://www.indeed.com/q-Certified-Athletic-Trainer-jobs.html • Find at least 3 Athletic Training jobs that might interest you • Record all of info FOR EACH job you chose • (Job title, where, when, for who, how much $, job description, job requirements, etc.)

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