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for Kids and Careers
April 6, 2006
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Athletic Training
Athletic trainers assume
total responsibility for
overseeing the total health
care of the athlete
Athletic Training became recognized in June 1991 as an American
Medical Association (AMA) allied health profession. An Athletic
Trainer by definition is a multi-skilled health care professional
who has a competency in the following educational domains:
1.
Prevention of injuries
2.
Evaluation of injuries
3.
Immediate care of Injuries (First Aid and emergency care)
4.
Referral of illnesses
5.
Rehabilitation of injuries
6.
Health care administration
7.
Professional development
These skills are practiced on the physically active individuals of all athletic ability. The domains are evaluated
regularly through a study called the role delineation study. This study examines the primary tasks of an Athletic
Trainer. To become a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) you must first pass a test given by the National Athletic
Training Association Board of Certification.
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Primary Responsibilities
Prevention of Athletic Injuries
Recognition, Evaluation, and
Assessment of Injuries
Immediate Care of Injuries
Treatment, Rehabilitation, and
Reconditioning of Athletic Injuries
Health Care Administration
Professional Development and
Responsibility
Referral of Illness
4.
Rehabilitation,
and
Reconditioning
of CPR
Athletic
Injuries
5.
Health
Care
Administration
refers
to first aid
7.
Referral
of Illness
3.
Immediate
Care
of and
Injuries
includes
skills
1. Treatment,
2.
6.
Risk management
Recognition,
Professional
Development
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prevention
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Prevention of Athletic Injuries
Molding orthoplast for protection: providing
additional support or making a protective shield to
prevent further injury
Ankle taping: one method
used to assist an athlete
who has injured an ankle,
and progress in practice or
participate needing
additional support.
Tib-fib fracture: can occur, whether ATC
collaborates with others to prevent injuries
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Recognition, Evaluation, and
Assessment of Athletic Injuries
Athletic Trainers are many times the first on the field to
evaluate an injury. They must be able to recognize an injury
and act quickly. Evaluations are done on a daily basis by
an Athletic Trainer. Some common areas of evaluation
include knee, shoulder, elbow, and ankle. After evaluating
the injury the Athletic Trainer makes an assessment on the
severity of the injury to the athlete. If the injury is too bad
the Athletic Trainer will not allow the athlete to go back into
the game. The Athletic Trainer may also use taping and
bracing to help get the athlete back into the game.
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Treatment, Rehabilitation, and
Reconditioning
Swim-Ex
Ice to reduce swelling and pain
Agility Skills
Electrical Stimulation for pain
management or muscle re-education
Whirlpools for pain management and
Range of Motion
Stretching
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Core stabilization
Organization and Administration
Athletic Trainers have to record
daily treatment logs, injury reports,
physician reports and rehabilitation
exercises every day. Often these
reports are put into a computer.
The Athletic Trainer is also
responsible for buying the supplies
and equipment that is needed in
the athletic training room.
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Professional Development
Responsibilities
Once certified as an ATC, s/he must maintain
his/her credentials by attending workshops,
seminars, taking additional classes, submitting
articles to professional journals, presenting
professional papers, etc. These are called
Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
Athletic Trainers are required to maintain 80
CEUs every 3 years. One hour spent in any of
these activities is equivalent to 1 CEU.
References:
1.
Prentice, WE (2003). Arnheim’s Principles of Athletic
Training: A Competency-Based Approach: McGraw-Hill,
Boston.
2.
www.nata.org
educator
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