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| providing specialized care (prevention, recognition, evaluation, and care of injuries) to individuals involved in exercise and athletics |
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| certified athletic trainer (ATC - athletic trainer certified) |
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| a professional who has attained a standard level of competence in the field of athletic training. The ATC is involved in prevention, recognition, and evaluation of injuries, and works closely with others in the rehabilitation from injuries |
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| When was ATC recognized as an allied health profession? |
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| In 1991, the American Medical Association (AMA)recognized ATC as an allied health profession, indicating it was a legitimate career. |
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| Federal legislation that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex as to participation in athletics in schools receiving public funds. The law accorded female athletes equal treatment and funding for female sports. Since then the number of females participating has increased significantly. This created a need for qualified people to care for them. |
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| The national federation of high school associations estimates how many children are participating in youth sports |
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| Over 20 million, nearly 7.5 million in high school sports. Add that number to the college and professional athletes and you can see that there is demand for ATCs. |
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| explain the history of athletic training |
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| Athletic trainers have been working with athletes for centuries. Galen and Hippocrates were early physicians that contributed to the science of medicine.Galen was a trainer for the gladiators in ancient Rome. After the fall of the Roman Empire (500 CE or AD) came the Middle Ages. During this medieval period (about 1000 years)few records were kept and little advancements in medicine occurred. In the renaissance the human body was studied again by Leonardo Da Vinci. In 1991, ATC was recognized as an allied health profession. ATC area is still developing and the future promises growth. |
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| any area of health care that contributes to or assists to the professions of physical medicine, dentistry, optometry (eyes), pharmacy, and podiatry (feet) |
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| name several locations where ATCs work? |
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| secondary schools, colleges, sports medicine clinics, professional sport programs, industrial settings, other health care environments |
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~ enjoy exercise, sport, and recreation
~ work with people
~ work under stress
~ willing to work odd and long hours (often more than 40 hours)
~ analyze injuries
~ communicate in clear, concise manner
~ problem-solving ability
~ deductive reasoning
~ good judgement
~ knowledge of anatomy, physiology, biology, and first aid
~ motor skills |
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| National Athletic Trainers' Association Code of ethics is what every ATC must abide by. They also need to abide by other rules such as local and state laws. |
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~ analyzing injuries
~ taping and bandaging
~ implementing exercise and rehab programs for athletes
~ monitoring rehab programs
~ demonstrating rehab movements
~ use various methods of treatment and training equipment
~ recording, organizing, and storing information on injuries and rehab |
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| What kind of degree is required for ATC? |
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| at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited professional athletic training program |
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| What are the 6 practice domains for certification? |
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1. prevention
2. recognition, evaluation, assessment
3. immediate care
4. treatment, rehab, reconditioning
5. organization and administration
6. professional development and responsibility |
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| What is the ATC salary range? |
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| $43800 to %80000 depending on experience and years in profession |
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| What is the most widely known organization that certifies that most ATC's |
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| NATA - National Athletic Trainers Association, headquarters in Dallas, TX |
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| Athlete's Bill of Rights - sets standards and expectations for the fair treatment of athletes |
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~ Right to have fun through sports
~ right to participate at a level commensurate with their maturity level
~ right to qualified adult leadership
~ right to participate in a safe and healthy environment
~ right to competant care and treatment of injuries
~ right to share in the leadership and decision making of their sport
~ right to participate in a sport regardless of ability or income level
~ right to proper preparation for participation
~ right to equal opportunity to strive for success
~ right to be treated with dignity
~ right to say "no" |
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| declaration made to Hippocrates, the western father of medicine, by his students; it has become the fundamental part of medical practice. Thou shall not do any harm to patients |
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| ways to protect against law suits |
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~ work within the scope of knowledge and expertise
~ keep proper documentation and maintain accurate records
~ follow proper training room rules and procedures
~ always have adequate training room supervision
~ keep in close contact with coaches, administration, and parents of athletes
~ inspect practice and game facilities daily
~ establish a return-to-play policy
~ involve team physician in all aspects of the program
~ establish advisory committee
~ establish and practice an emergency action plan
Just in case, have liabilility insurance |
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