The Athletic Training Student Aide Program Chapter 4: The Athletic Training Student Aide Program
Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The ATSA The athletic training student aide (ATSA) participates in important clinical activities. ATSAs gain valuable experience in a clinical setting and enable the sports medicine director to focus more time on addressing the needs of the entire program. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Lines of Communication The certified athletic trainer and ATSA must have effective communication channels to several individuals Team doctor and support staff Nurse Coaches Parents Athletes Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
ATSA Responsibilities Skills, such as taping, are an important part of student athletic trainer activities. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
ATSA Responsibilities (cont.) A student wanting to become an ATSA must be Highly motivated Willing to make a long-term commitment Successful academically Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
ATSA Responsibilities (cont.) A student wanting to become an ATSA must be On time Able to work well with others A self-starter Willing to do more than asked A positive role model Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
ATSA Responsibilities (cont.) ATSA duties Stock First Aid kit Check equipment Stock ice chest Fill water bottles Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
ATSA Responsibilities (cont.) ATSA duties Check previous injury lists Communicate with certified athletic trainer and coaches Help with injury treatment and taping Clean training room Update supply list Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
ATSA Responsibilities (cont.) ATSA duties Check out equipment Maintain proper training-room atmosphere Review season with staff and program director Have fun Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.