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© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 2 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Chapter 4 The Athletic Training Student Aide Program

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 3 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Objectives Upon completion of this chapter, you should be able to: –Describe the role athletic training student aides play in the athletic training program –Explain the different funding sources available for implementation of a high school sports medicine program 3

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 4 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Objectives (cont’d.) Upon completion of this chapter, you should be able to (cont’d.): –List the expectations and responsibilities of an athletic training student aide (ATSA) in a sports medicine program –Describe how an athletic training student aide program is evaluated 4

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 5 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Athletic Training Student Aides Allows students to gain knowledge and skills Enables sports medicine director to spend more time addressing program needs Benefits ACT by freeing up more administrative time 5

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 6 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Organizing a First-Class Program Success of an athletic training program hinges on the ability of the ACT to: –Develop, maintain, and promote an environment that provides appropriate prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries Coaches should also be involved 6

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 7 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Organizing a First-Class Program (cont’d.) Program staff –Head ACT (i.e., program coordinator or director) is in charge of developing the athletic health care program –Staff includes: Certified athletic trainers, athletic training student aides, therapists, allied health professionals, supervisors, and coordinators of the athletic health care system 7

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 8 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Program Funding Sources include: –State vocational dollars –Basic education funds –School district allocations –Associated student body dollars –Athletic booster clubs –Grants 8

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 9 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning A Model Program Three-year program for grades 10, 11, and 12 Sports medicine is taught the last two periods of the school day –Lab science –Training room Athletic training student aides must always be supervised by a ACT 9

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 10 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Student Expectations Expectations should be set high –Generates buy-in When everyone has a say in how the program will operate, expectations are easily achieved 10

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 11 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Responsibilities of the ATSA Include: –Stock first aid kit –Check equipment –Stock ice chest –Fill water bottles –Check injury list from previous practice or game –Communicate with certified athletic trainer and coaches 11

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 12 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Responsibilities of the ATSA (cont’d.) Include (cont’d.): –Help with the treatment of injuries and taping –Clean training room prior to leaving for practice or game, and afterward –Update supply list –Check out equipment –Maintain proper training room atmosphere –Review season with staff and program director –Have fun! 12

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 13 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Head ASTA Responsibilities Include: –Set the training schedule one week in advance –Conduct weekly meetings with first- and second-year students –Communicate expectations to his or her staff –Communicate daily with coaching staff –Communicate directly with program director 13

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 14 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Include (cont’d.): –Communicate with parents and administration as needed –Check that all paperwork is completed –Complete a final report at the end of the season 14 Head ASTA Responsibilities (cont’d.)

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 15 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Head ASTA Responsibilities (cont’d.) Daily duties include: –Setting a good example Proper attire and hygiene –Representing the program in a positive manner –Being active during practices and games 15

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 16 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Head ASTA Responsibilities (cont’d.) Training schedule –Schedule one week in advance Transportation –Be flexible Once a schedule is set, only alter for emergencies –Commitment must be made 16

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 17 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Head ASTA Responsibilities (cont’d.) Incentives and awards –Recognize dedication ATSA of the month ATSA of the year 500 club for attaining 500 hours of training in a year School letters Recognition at end-of-season banquets Pages dedicated to the program in the school’s yearbook 17

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 18 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Evaluation of the ASTA Program Evaluations should be ongoing Successful programs continue to evolve through self-reflection and outside evaluation Evaluations must be approached as a win–win situation 18

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 19 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Evaluation of the ASTA Program (cont’d.) Evaluations should be made for: –Individual ATSAs –Head ATSA –Overall sport season –Coaches’ evaluations of their ATSAs and the entire athletic training program –End-of-year evaluation –Evaluation of program director 19

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 20 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Conclusion The athletic training student aide (ASTA) program can be a huge asset to any athletic training program When deciding how to implement a program, carefully analyze all of its aspects 20

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 21 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Conclusion (cont’d.) A strong ATSA program –Enables the program director to use his or her time more efficiently –Helps to ensure athletes have proper care before, during, and after practices and games –Gives students skills that will prepare them for college and their eventual careers 21