Athletic Training as a Profession Sports Medicine I Athletic Training as a Profession Essentials of Athletic Injury Management Chapter 1 Athletic Training For Students Assistants Chapter 28

NTATS Video 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1ccxxFGJT4

Field of Sports Medicine WHAT IS SPORTS MEDICINE Health & special services that prevent, recognize, manage and rehabilitate injuries related to exercise and sports BRANCHES OFF OF SPORTS MEDICINE Athletic Trainers (AT), Physical Therapists (PT), Nurses (RN), Doctors (MD), Dentists (DMD), Physician’s Assist (PA)

Nursing Education Nurses- Must complete a series of medical competencies Similar for athletic trainers Usually work in clinic/hospital settings Four year degree State registration, exam

Physical Therapist Education Competencies Completed Similar to athletic training / nursing Variety of Work Settings Clinics / Hospitals 4 Year Degree State Licensure Exam Master Degree Close relationship with AT

Physical Therapist Video http://youtu.be/YqZGswvhRZw

Physician’s Assistant Education Completion of Competencies Similar to previous professions Area of Specialization i.e. Orthopedics 4 Year degree Often = Masters Degree Licensure Exam

Physican’s Assistant Video http://youtu.be/FgVPcJ-pem0

Dentistry Education Residency Internship 4 Year Degree Working with other professionals 4 Year Degree 3 year Masters Degree Program Licensure Exam Clinical Settings Can be “Team Dentist”

Medical Doctor Education Competencies Completed Area of Specialization i.e. ENT (ear / nose / throat) Work Settings Clinics/ Hospitals / Team Physician 4 year Degree 3 Year Medical Degree Residency Licensure Exam

Athletic Training Education Profession dedicated to maintaining and improving the health and well-being of the physically active population Preventing athletic-related injuries AMA - 1991 NATA – 1950

Roles of Athletic Trainers Injury Prevention PPE / Strength and Conditioning/ Equipment ETC Recognition, Evaluation, and immediate care First aid / CPR / Referral Rehabilitation and Reconditioning Exercise / Treatments to RTP Health Care administration Facility Management / Purchase Orders/ Staff Scheduling Athletic trainers must have Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from seminars and other activities throughout their year.

Athletic TrainingVideo http://youtu.be/dmVVcJw8uGY

Athletic Training Education Licensure Vs. Certification LAT Managed by the State Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers ATC Managed by the Board of Certification / NATA Athletic Training Education Programs 4 Year program Variety of work settings High School / College/ Industrial / Physician Extender LAT = Written practical (on a scantron) and Oral practical ATC = ALL computer based

Domains of Athletic Training General Medicine Conditions and Disabilities Risk Management and Injury Prevention Nutritional Aspects of Illness and Injury Pathology of Injury and Illnesses Assessment and Evaluation Psychosocial Intervention and Referral Acute care of Injury and Illness Health Care Administration Pharmacology Therapeutic Exercise Professional Development and Responsibility Therapeutic Modalities

Sports Medicine Team Group of Medical Professionals Previously listed professions Providing Care to the Physically Active Population Care before , during, and after an injury Central Vs. Peripheral Team

Sports Medicine Team Continued Central Team Athlete Center of the Team Provides Vital Information about injury Athlete’s Parent Team Physician Medical Authority which oversees the SM Team Examines injuries and uses diagnostic tools Athletic Trainer First line of care for the injury Coach Daily Contact with the athlete

Sports Medicine Team Continued Primary Care Physician (PCP) Prior Hx of working with athlete Referral to specialists Student Assistants Assist ATs with daily tasks Physical Therapists Rehabilitation / normal physical function Other Specialized Professionals Podiatrist / Allergist/ Urologist/ Gynecologist / Cardiologist/ Dentist/ Neurologist

How To Become an ATC Graduate from an ATEP approved by Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) Undergraduate= 800 Hours of hands on experience Specialized courses Pass NATABOC Exam

Forms of Credentials Licensure Certification Registration Exemption Texas Licensure Certification More nationally recognized Registration Less Common Register with State before practicing Exemption

Areas of Study Athletic Injury Evaluation Psychology Nutrition Human Anatomy Pharmacology Physics Human Physiology Organization and Administration Biomechanics

Athletic Training Careers Traditional Settings Scholastic Environments Professional Teams Non-traditional Settings Sports Medicine Clinic Health Club Industrial Sites

OVERVIEW Sports Medicine involves a variety of professions which all work together to form an effective sports medicine team. Athletic training is one of the main career paths that encompass Sports Medicine. Becoming an athletic trainer is career that involves a variety of different types of course materials.

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