1. 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

2. NTATS Video 2012

3. 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)

4. 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

5. 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

6. Physical Therapist Video

7. 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

8. Physican’s Assistant Video

9. 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”

10. 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

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

12. 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.

13. Athletic TrainingVideo

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

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

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

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

23. 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.

24. Questions?