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what happens if…..

• your football player collides with an opposing player and is knocked unconscious: can you tell if he has suffered a spinal injury or concussion?

• your field hockey player’s body temperature is 105 degrees?

• a cheerleading pyramid collapses and someone suffers a broken leg?

• members of your basketball team contract contagious staph infections?

• a faculty member or parent has a heart attack while watching an athletic contest?

what if…..

• you want to minimize the risk of catastrophic injuries and lawsuits?

• you want to improve physical fitness and obesity rates in your students?

• you want decreased student time loss with in-house treatment?

•you want to build character and leadership through playing sports?

•you want convenient, cost effective medical care for your students?

SOMEONE WHO CARES ABOUT TAKING CARE OF

YOUR KIDS

• An allied health care professional with:

• at least a bachelor’s degree (medically based)

• national professional certification

• a state license• required continuing education

who is a certified athletic trainer?

New York State

• In a survey sent out by the New York State Athletic Trainers’ Association to public secondary schools in New York, they received 96 responses.

•Of these 96 schools who responded, 42 had athletic trainers working full-time (44%)

•In Dutchess County, 65% of public schools have an athletic trainer at least 3 days/week.

Name Athletic Trainer? FT/PT? Private Secondary Schools in Dutchess County w/ Sports Kildonan No (1 hr week) (12 teams) Maplebrook No (12 teams) Millbrook Prep School Yes (14 teams) FT Key: Upton Lake Christian School No (3-6 teams) FT = 5 day/week or more Trinity Pawling Yes (34 teams) 2 FT PT = 1-4 days/week Our Lady of Lourdes Yes (27 teams) (20 hrs/week) FT Public Secondary Schools In Dutchess County w/ Sports Arlington CSD Yes (26 teams) 2 FT Beacon CSD Yes (51 teams) FT Dover Union Free School No (1 hr week) (35 teams) John Jay Yes (~21 teams) 1 FT Hyde Park CSD No (11 teams) Ketcham Yes (42 teams) 1 FT Millbrook CSD No (1 hr week) (28 teams) Pawling CSD No (40 teams) Pine Plains CSD Yes PT Poughkeepsie CSD Yes (36 teams) FT Red Hook CSD Yes PT Rhinebeck CSD Yes (37 teams) FT Spackenkill UFSD Yes (17 teams) FT Webutuck CSD No (1 hr week) (19 teams)

United States

• there are approximately 19,000 public secondary schools in the United States• there are 4,120 athletic trainers working full-time at secondary schools in the country• there are 1,483 athletic trainers working outreach to secondary schools from clinics in the U.S.• NATA estimates that 42 percent of public secondary schools in the country have access to an athletic trainer, and this number continues to grow as more schools recognize the importance of having an athletic trainer

certified athletic trainers employment options

Advantages of a full-time athletic trainer:

•increased access during the school day improves injury care, quicker return to play•better coverage of practices – most injuries do not occur during games•improved opportunity for comprehensive, on-site rehabilitative treatments•consistency of care•improved communication with parents, coaches and physicians regarding the status of injured athletes•daily evaluation of field and facilities for dangers, safety issues and emergency planning•maintenance of important injury and treatment records•significant numbers or injuries occur in practice

value of an athletic trainer

parents

students

schools

High SchoolBy employing an AT, a school improves

its risk management and its studentsdon’t have to miss valuable class or extra-curricular

time going off-site for injury treatments.

ParentsParents’ have eased concerns over theirchildren’s health and well being, save on insurance and don’t miss productive work

time to handle their student-athletes’healthcare, all benefiting the community at large.

Community BenefitImproved health and safety of children

in the community leads to cost savings overall.The community can focus extra money on

improving high schoolsand athletics programs, including

athletic training depts.

Athletic TrainerProvides the school with health care coverage,

risk abatement, safety of students, good PR with parents

and cost savings.

certified athletic trainers• athletic trainers provide injury assessment and rehabilitation at school, leading to improved attendance and better grades

• athletic trainers make medically based return-to-play decisions - no conflict of interest from coaches• athletic trainers help student athletes maximize their strength and conditioning, reducing injuries and improving on-field performance•athletic trainers give immediate diagnosis and treatment of injuries, reducing severity, rehabilitation time and the chance of career-ending injuries• athletic trainers provide easy access to the same experts that treat professional athletes

value for student athletes

certified athletic trainers“In the beginning of the season, our athletic trainer helped me recover quicker from my injury, and it didn’t return all season.”

– Alex Murphy, Webutuck Student

“If (the athletic trainer) were here all the time, so many of the injuries may be prevented and kids would recover quicker. I think this would help our programs. Injuries are frustrating, and it can ruin the morale of the team.”

– Mark Pomeisl, Webutuck Student

value for student athletes

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• access to a specialized health care professional for your student athlete at no charge

• on-field injuries are treated immediately and professionally

• students can stay at school for most rehabilitation – much less missed work or classes from driving to a therapy clinic

• continuity of care – from onset of injury to beyond return-to-play

• injury and illness prevention education

• reduced health care costs and co-pays paid out – most conditions can be treated by the athletic trainer under the direction of a team physician

value for parents

certified athletic trainers “Thank you again for all you've done for (my daughter). She would never have made it through the basketball season last year or the fall soccer season this year without (the athletic trainer’s) help.  It's very time consuming and costly to take her to her regular physical therapist in New Milford and having her see you that one day a week has been a tremendous help not only financially, but also in having a second opinion in her re-cooperation from surgery.  I also want to thank you for all the calls you made to her surgeon. Your concern for her wellbeing is far more outstanding than any other physical therapist we have seen over the years.”  - Maria O'Leary,

Dover High School Parent

value for parents

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“Having an athletic trainer is a great addition, and we are lucky to have that as a resource. There are more injuries nowadays, and (an athletic trainer) gives parents a better idea of what to do when their kids get injured...It provides peace of mind.”

- Tracy Trotter, Webutuck school

parent

“Athletic trainers are invaluable to the school. I can’t begin to tell you how much he’s helped my kids get back to their sports faster and safer…”  - Joy Richwine,

Millbrook High School Parent

value for parents

certified athletic trainers• athletic trainers are the only health care providers specifically trained to work with athletes

• athletic trainers are on school grounds and other at school-sponsored athletic events providing immediate, quality health care services• parents and students share peace of mind• not all injuries can be prevented, but athletic trainers quickly and expertly assess injuries, stabilize patients and provide life- and limb-saving measures• certified athletic trainers also educate students about:

• healthy lifestyles• proper nutrition• exercise regimens• advise how to prevent illness and injury during physical activity

value for parents and students

value for secondary schools

• reduced liability – preventing injuriesand illnesses supports risk management at your school. • reduced absenteeism – students can stay at school for immediate first aid and on-going rehabilitation• competitive athletics – athletes are conditioned to perform to the best of their abilities, giving your school a competitive edge• public relations - hiring an athletic trainer shows you care about the health and safety of your students, faculty and staff• faculty in-service – as qualified health care professionals, athletic trainers can provide faculty in-service training• added health care services – some states allow workers comp cases to be treated by athletic trainers; emergency care is a specialty

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Statements

The American Medical Association says:Policy H-470.995 Athletic (Sports) Medicine

The AMA believes that: … (7) highschool administrators, athletic directors, and coaches work with local physicians, medical societies, and medical specialty societies, as well as government officials and community groups to undertake appropriate measures to ensure funding to provide the services of a certified athletic trainer to all high school athletes;

The American Academy of Family Physicians says:The AAFP encourages high schools to have, whenever possible, a National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA)-certified or registered/licensed athletic trainer as an integral part of the high school athletic program. (1989) (2007)

National Athletic Trainers’ AssociationSecondary School Official Statement

The National Athletic Trainer's Association as a leader in health care for the

physically active believes that the prevention and treatment of injuries to student-athletes are a priority. The recognition and treatment of injuries

to student athletes must be immediate. The medical delivery system for

injured student-athletes needs a coordinator within the local school community

who will facilitate the prevention, recognition, treatment and reconditioning of

sports related injuries. Therefore, it is the position of the National Athletic

Trainers' Association that all secondary schools should provide the services of a

full-time, on-site, certified athletic trainer (ATC) to student athletes.

Statements

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• athletic trainers are the only licensed health care professionals who provide these essential services:

•onsite, immediate, emergency care

•injury treatment from injury to return to play

•field coverage at practices and games

•ongoing injury prevention – taping, brace adjustments, safety gear fitting

•injury tracking and trending services – a vital role in injury prevention and communication

•school health care administration

•school or district public health representative

essential services

unique on-site services

• many services an athletic trainer provides prevent injuries and illnesses before they occur

•coordination and collation of pre-participation physicals•concussion baselines and brain injury assessments•conditioning programs•strengthening, proprioception training•nutritional services•ongoing health screenings•equipment and field safety•emergency action and evacuation plans•asthma action plan•MRSA and other skin infection prevention

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• on-site rehabilitation – timely and safe return to play

•patients/athletes return to play faster and stronger

•improved attendance – keeps student athletes in school instead of missing class time for treatment at outside facilities

•athletic trainers monitor progress under the direction of a physician

•money is saved in health insurance costs

unique value services

unique educational services

• In addition to their typical athletic training duties, schools can utilize athletic trainers frequently to provide teacher in-service classes or teach a limited load

•Nearly 70% of ATCs have Masters Degrees, and many times are certified to teach classes in the areas of:

•Health & Wellness•Physical Education•Nutrition•Sports Medicine

•Athletic Trainers can serve as substitute teachers or fill in for nurses when needed•Athletic Trainers can conduct coaches clinics on health topics (i.e. as injury prevention)•Athletic trainers usually teach CPR, AED, and first aid training courses•School employees learn about on the job injury prevention, health topics and wellness programs (shown to decrease cost of worker’s compensation cases)

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Example: Glenbrook South High SchoolGlenview, Illinois

certified athletic trainers cost analysis

•in 1992, one athletic trainer was able to provide student athletes with 3,172 treatments, valued at $475,800 compared to the cost of similar treatments off-site

•by 2000, with two additional athletic trainers on staff, 11,127 treatments were provided valued at $1,669,050

•in 2006, three athletic trainers provided 13,766 treatments for student athletes, valued at $2,753,200

•When treatment must be provided off-site, a portion of these costs may come out of the school’s pocket in the form of pupil benefits pay-out (secondary insurance for injuries which take place on school property or at a school event).

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value for school administrators

•“When speaking to other athletic directors about having a full or part time athletic trainer, the athletic directors all comment on how valuable and beneficial it has been for their athletes. I have received many positive calls from parents whose children have seen our athletic trainer” –John Bauerlein, Former Dover Athletic Director

•“Health and safety: A school’s first responsibility is to keep students safe. An athletic trainer is an essential part of the athletic program, supporting individual students who have incurred an injury and advising coaches about practices that support minimizing or reducing injuries.” – Chad Harris, Evanston High School

•“It only takes one time to have something happen (without an athletic trainer nearby) to make it pay for itself.” – Tim Leeper, AD Fairgrove High School

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value for school administrators

•“Knowing that we have an ATC on site during a game, I have less concerns because I can coach and manage the game without the worries of having to make return to play decisions, providing injury care, or putting the kids at risk of a more serious injury” – Mike Riddle, Webutuck Athletic Director and Coach

•“I feel that having an athletic trainer on site would enhance our students safety and well-being” –Brian DeVincenzi, Millbrook Athletic Director & Coach

reduce liability

• United Educators General, a liability insurance company, reviewed 31 student injuries or deaths that occurred in connection with athletic practices at member institutions since 1996. Students and their families most commonly cited one or more of the following grounds for liability:

•failure to adequately supervise practices and related sporting activities•failure to give proper instructions and warn of dangers•failure to offer reasonably safe facilities or equipment•failure to provide adequate emergency response

All of these grounds are the essential and standard duties of athletic trainers

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ESPN Outside the Lines www.ESPN.com/OTL

– ““Second Impact Syndrome” videoSecond Impact Syndrome” video– Second Impact Syndrome (SIS.) more common in Second Impact Syndrome (SIS.) more common in

teenagers b/c their brains are not fully developedteenagers b/c their brains are not fully developed– 50% of SIS cases result in death, many others result in 50% of SIS cases result in death, many others result in

some form of permanent brain damagesome form of permanent brain damage– In many documented cases of SIS in high schools, the In many documented cases of SIS in high schools, the

injuries occurred and were not evaluated by injuries occurred and were not evaluated by appropriate medical professionals, i.e. certified appropriate medical professionals, i.e. certified athletic trainer or physicianathletic trainer or physician

– Basic first responders are Basic first responders are not qualifiednot qualified to diagnose to diagnose brain injuries, as well as many other serious conditions brain injuries, as well as many other serious conditions which may occurwhich may occur

– ATC’s receive in-depth training and education ATC’s receive in-depth training and education pertaining to the evaluation of head injuries and pertaining to the evaluation of head injuries and emergency sports-related illnesses and injuriesemergency sports-related illnesses and injuries

– Liability falls on coaches and school district Liability falls on coaches and school district when return to play decisions are made without when return to play decisions are made without the presence of an ATC or physicianthe presence of an ATC or physician

funding

• How can I add an athletic trainer and fund this position?

Average NY State Athletic Trainer Salary working in a secondary school - $38,463.

• add or reserve one teacher’s salary• vocational education budget – add a sports medicine class. Health care is a high-growth employment field.• community grants from hospitals, large employers or booster clubs• shared cost with a local hospital or clinic• alternative programs (i.e. funding through BOCES)• add a small surcharge to sports admission fees • legislative funding

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educational requirements

All certified athletic trainers must hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree with a major in Athletic Training from an accredited athletic training educational program. Academic programs in athletic training are accredited through an independent process by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education(CAATE).

For more information: visit www.caate.net

certification

The independent Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC) nationally certifies athletic trainers. Athletic trainers must hold a bachelor’s degree and pass an examination to become certified. To retain certification, ATC® credential holders must obtain 75 hours of associated continuing education credits every three years and adhere to a code of ethics.

BOC certification is recognized by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies and is the only accredited certification program for athletic trainers.

BOC certified athletic trainers are educated, trained and evaluated in six major practice domains:

• Prevention • Clinical evaluation and diagnosis• Immediate care• Treatment, rehabilitation and

reconditioning • Organization and administration • Professional development

For more information,visit www.bocatc.org

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resources

• “Position Proposal Guide for Certified Athletic Trainers in Secondary School Athletics Programs” – NATA

• “Position Improvement Guide for the Secondary School Athletic Trainer” – NATA

• “Appropriate Medical Care for the Secondary School Aged Athlete” – NATA

• New York State Athletic Trainers’ Association – www.gonysata2.org

• Available at www.nata.org

How to hire an athletic trainer•Go to the source! NATA Career Center is the ONLY national job site for certified athletic trainers

•It is the most active page on the NATA website

•More than 30,000 athletic trainers belong to the NATA

•NATA is pleased to offer a special service to secondary schools, thanks to the generous support of Gatorade and Johnson & Johnson.  When a school applies for and is approved for the secondary school grant, the school pays only $50 of the $250 position listing fee.  The other $200 is paid by the program sponsors.

NATA Career Center:

low cost, high impact for the most qualified athletic trainers

www.nata.org/careercenter

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protecting your student’ athletes health and safety

For more information please contact:

Ryan Stevens, MPS, ATC, CSCSSchool Outreach Coordinatorp: 845.677.5021 f: [email protected]

Millbrook Orthopedic & Sports PTP.O. Box 1464, 2 Front StreetMillbrook, NY 12561www.MillbrookPT.com