1. Dan Foster, PhD, ATC Sports Medicine Conference August 9, 2007

2.  Athletic trainers have a long tradition of focusing on a full-spectrum of health care for the physically active population

3.  Background and current status  What makes a successful athletic trainer  Other issues  Characteristic roles  Best fit

4.  NATA – primary organization  30,000 members  70%+ have MS or PhD/EdD  Accredited schools, licensed to practice  50%+ work outside of school settings  Iowa legacy  1925 Drake Relays  Bill Frey  WD Paul

5. 1925 November 7 The aerial game had to be forgotten when the worst blizzard of the year blew a gale through Iowa Field. The Hawkeye billed the game: “Iowa vs. Wisconsin vs. the Elements.” The snowy wind was so strong that punters actually lost ground on two occasions. In the end, Iowa lost by a score of 6-0. It was the first Hawkeye defeat of the season.

6.  Risk management and injury prevention  Pathology of injury and illness  Assessment and evaluation  Acute care of injury and illness  Pharmacology  Therapeutic modalities  Therapeutic exercise  General medical conditions and disabilities  Nutritional aspects of injury and illness  Psychosocial intervention and referral  Health care administration  Professional development and responsibilities NATA Competencies in Athletic Training,2005

7.  Athletic trainers are employed in:  Performing arts  Corporations  Industrial plants  Military  Schools  Rehabilitation clinics  Hospitals  Physician’s offices  Other health care facilities, Rodeo, Professional golf…

8.  Work under the direction of the Team Physician  Use knowledge of:  Hygiene  Conditioning  Nutrition  Psychology  Protective equipment  Environmental conditions  Clinical Sciences Training  Personal Characteristics  Mature interpersonal relationships  Good physical condition  Confidence in making decisions  Strong loyalties and personal integrity  Make the athlete primary

9.  Long hours – nights, weekends, travel is common  Job satisfaction – Herrera, et al. 2003  DIaa Football programs  138 ATCs (73 ♂, 65 ♀)  Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire  Program directors and faculty had highest job satisfaction  GAs had lowest  Males higher than Females  As experience increased, satisfaction increased

10.  PREVENTION/RISK  Assisting and coordinating training and conditioning programs  Ensuring safe playing environments  Selecting, fitting, and maintaining protective equipment  Explaining the importance of nutrition  Using medications appropriately Prentice, 2006

11.  CLINICAL EVALUATION & DIAGNOSIS  Conducting physical examinations  Understanding the pathology of injury illness  Referring to medical care  Referring to support services Prentice, 2006

12.  IMMEDIATE CARE OF INJURY & ILLNESS  TREATMENT, REHABILITATION & RECONDITIONING  Designing rehabilitation programs  Supervising rehabilitation programs  Incorporating therapeutic modalities  Offering psychosocial intervention Prentice, 2006

13.  ORGANIZATION & ADMINISTRATION  Record keeping  Ordering equipment & supplies  Supervising personnel  Establishing policies for the program Prentice, 2006

14.  PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES  Education  Promotion  Counseling  Research Prentice, 2006

15.  Immediately accessible for emergency pre- hospital care (95% of parents; Board of Education, 2006)  Educate clients about nutrition and exercise (96% of parents; Board of Education, 2006)  Improve access to medical/therapy care (Kohl, 2005)  Improve MD/PT productivity and patient satisfaction (Albohm et al., 2004)  CPT codes for AT 97005, 9700 (AMA, 2000)  UB code (AHA, 1999) 