1. The Athletic Training Profession By Mrs. Heinz

2. What is Athletic Training? 1. Athletic Training falls under the umbrella of SportsMedicine 1. Athletic Training falls under the umbrella of SportsMedicine 2. It is an allied healthcare profession as recognized by the American Medical Association 2. It is an allied healthcare profession as recognized by the American Medical Association 3. Critical link between the sport program and the medical community. 3. Critical link between the sport program and the medical community. 4. Provide a very broad range of direct services. 4. Provide a very broad range of direct services.

3. Athletic Training (continued) 5. Certified by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Board of Certification (BOC) 5. Certified by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Board of Certification (BOC) 6. Background in human anatomy, human physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, exercise physiology, nutrition, psychology, organization and administration, first aid, emergency care, injury prevention, injury assessment, and therapeutic modalities & rehabilitation. 6. Background in human anatomy, human physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, exercise physiology, nutrition, psychology, organization and administration, first aid, emergency care, injury prevention, injury assessment, and therapeutic modalities & rehabilitation.

4. Main Duties of an ATC a. Injury Prevention a. Injury Prevention b. Recognition and Evaluation of Injuries/Illnesses c. Injury Management/Treatment and Disposition c. Injury Management/Treatment and Disposition d. Rehabilitation d. Rehabilitation e. Organization and Administration e. Organization and Administration f. Education and Counseling f. Education and Counseling

5. Where do ATC’s work? Secondary schools: Public and private secondary schools offer special job opportunities for ATCs. Parents and administrators are discovering the benefits an ATC can offer in preventing and caring for injuries. Many certified athletic trainers also teach classes at the high school level. Secondary schools: Public and private secondary schools offer special job opportunities for ATCs. Parents and administrators are discovering the benefits an ATC can offer in preventing and caring for injuries. Many certified athletic trainers also teach classes at the high school level. Colleges and universities: Certified athletic trainers’ jobs in colleges generally fall into two categories: Colleges and universities: Certified athletic trainers’ jobs in colleges generally fall into two categories: Athletic department staff assignmentAthletic department staff assignment Combination ATC/Teacher (very rare today)Combination ATC/Teacher (very rare today)

6. Professional sports Professional sports: in this setting, certified athletic trainers work only one sport, such as football, baseball, basketball, hockey or soccer. Although teams operate only a few months per year, ATCs work year- round conditioning and rehabilitating athletes. Fewer jobs are available in this practice setting due to the limited number of teams. Professional sports: in this setting, certified athletic trainers work only one sport, such as football, baseball, basketball, hockey or soccer. Although teams operate only a few months per year, ATCs work year- round conditioning and rehabilitating athletes. Fewer jobs are available in this practice setting due to the limited number of teams.

7. In the Clinic Sports Medicine Clinics: This growing setting provides certified athletic trainers the opportunity to work with a number of different health care professionals and a diverse patient population. In addition to athletic injury rehabilitation, many clinics provide athletic training services for secondary schools Sports Medicine Clinics: This growing setting provides certified athletic trainers the opportunity to work with a number of different health care professionals and a diverse patient population. In addition to athletic injury rehabilitation, many clinics provide athletic training services for secondary schools

8. And even…. Corporate health programs Corporate health programs Health clubs Health clubs Clinical and Industrial health care programs Clinical and Industrial health care programs Athletic training education programs Athletic training education programs Military Military Physical therapy clinics Physical therapy clinics Orthopedic Offices Orthopedic Offices

9. Education Earn a degree from an accredited athletic training curriculum or meet other requirements set by the NATABOC. Earn a degree from an accredited athletic training curriculum or meet other requirements set by the NATABOC. Pass the certifying exam put on by the Board of Certification (BOC) Pass the certifying exam put on by the Board of Certification (BOC) WrittenWritten Written SimulationWritten Simulation PracticalPractical

10. After the Exam Maintain professional standards Maintain professional standards Continuing education units = 80 units/hours due every 3 years Continuing education units = 80 units/hours due every 3 years Payment to the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Payment to the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA)

11. Professional Organizations NATA = National Athletic Trainers’ Association (www.nata.org) NATA = National Athletic Trainers’ Association (www.nata.org) not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing, encouraging and improving the athletic training profession not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing, encouraging and improving the athletic training profession Annual Meeting & Trade Show Annual Meeting & Trade Show NATA Publications NATA Publications Government Relations Government Relations Job Referral Services Job Referral Services Public Relations Public Relations

12. Professional Organizations American College of SportsMedicine (ACSM)=www.acsm.org American College of SportsMedicine (ACSM)=www.acsm.org “Advancing health through science, education, and medicine” “Advancing health through science, education, and medicine” Largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world Largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world

13. Professional Organizations Association of schools of Allied Health Professions (www.asahp.org) Association of schools of Allied Health Professions (www.asahp.org)www.asahp.org Their mission is to champion Allied Health Education. Their mission is to champion Allied Health Education. Goals Goals Influence Governmental Health and Education PolicyInfluence Governmental Health and Education Policy Promote High Quality EducationPromote High Quality Education Collaborate and create partnershipsCollaborate and create partnerships Strengthen research and scholarshipStrengthen research and scholarship Develop academic leadersDevelop academic leaders

14. Salary In 2000, the national median annual salary for all ATC’s was $36,500. In 2000, the national median annual salary for all ATC’s was $36,500. Salary can vary slightly due to degrees held, credentials, years of experience, and place of employment. Salary can vary slightly due to degrees held, credentials, years of experience, and place of employment.

15. Legal Issues The Terminology The Terminology Liability=being legally responsible for the harm one causes another personLiability=being legally responsible for the harm one causes another person Negligence=a legal wrong because the professional failed to act as a reasonable person would have in that situationNegligence=a legal wrong because the professional failed to act as a reasonable person would have in that situation Example: Hole in soccer fieldExample: Hole in soccer field

16. Legal Issues Tort=legal wrongs committed against the person or property of anotherTort=legal wrongs committed against the person or property of another Good Samaritan Law= in most states, protects the person who is just trying to help another, as long as they don’t over step their limits of training.Good Samaritan Law= in most states, protects the person who is just trying to help another, as long as they don’t over step their limits of training.

17. Legal Issues Be smart, always document what you did!Be smart, always document what you did!