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

Physical Therapist Video

http://youtu.be/YqZGswvhRZw

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

Physican’s Assistant Video

http://youtu.be/FgVPcJ-pem0

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 TrainingVideo

http://youtu.be/dmVVcJw8uGY

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?