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The Certified Athletic Trainer
2006 HSTE Professional Development Conference Myrtle Beach , SC January 26, 2006 Bryan R. Butz, ATC, SCAT Head Athletic Trainer Chairman of the School of Health Science and Human Services White Knoll High School Lexington, SC
Purpose and goal of the presentation
1. You will be able to explain to your students how to become a certified athletic trainer.
2. You will understand the professionalism with which certified athletic trainers are educated.
3. You will understand the roles and responsibilities of a certified athletic trainer.
4. You will have fun.
5. You will be thankful for certified athletic trainers.
Athletic Trainer Counselor Meteorologist Mr. Fix it Ask Jeeves Banker Fashion expert Landscaper Bus Driver
Many Hats
Custodian Security Guard Body Guard Teacher Nutritionist EMT Translator Equipment Manager Tour Guide
Would you feel comfortable dealing with this?
Credential Requirements
Bachelor's Degree from Accredited University Includes supervised athletic training room hours Pass National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification Exam
Accredited programs in SC
Charleston Southern College of Charleston Erskine College Lander University Limestone College University of South Carolina Winthrop University
Educational Content
Acute care of injury and illness Assessment of injury and illness Exercise Physiology General medical conditions and disabilities Health Care Administration Human anatomy Human physiology
Educational Content
Kinesiology Medical ethics and legal issues Nutritional aspects of injury and illness Pathology of injury and illness Pharmacology Professional development and responsibilities Psychosocial intervention and referral
Educational Content
Risk management and injury/illness prevention Statistics and research design Strength training and reconditioning Therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation Therapeutic modalities Weight management and body composition
NATA BOC Exam
Written
Oral
Written Simulation
Roles and Responsibilities
Athletic Injury Prevention and Risk Management Recognition, Evaluation, and Assessment of Injuries Immediate Care of Injuries and Illnesses
Roles and Responsibilities
Treatment, Rehabilitation and Reconditioning Health Care Organization and Administration Professional Development and Responsibility
Think again…
What if this was your child….
Certified athletic trainer is the one...
Certified athletic trainer is the one...
First to see child on field.
Gives correct care until EMS arrives.
Calls orthopedic at home to warn.
Comes to hospital.
Makes sure insurance filed.
Calls doctor to check up on the day of surgery.
Directs rehab at school at no cost to you.
Constant communication with doctor.
Makes sure child is ready before returning to competition.