Sports Medicine and Athletic Training

The Sports Medicine Team Who would you say is involved in the health of the athlete?

Sports Medicine Team Coach –Requirements to be a high school coach –Roles and Responsibilities Team Physician –Requirements to become an Orthopedic Physician A General practice physician –Roles and Responsibilities ATC Dr. Athlete Coach

Sports Medicine Team Additional Support –Strength Coach –Nurses –Physical Therapist –Dentists –Nutritionists –Psychologist –Referees ATC Dr. Athlete Coach Addl Support

Can Roles Change? –Depending on site practicing medicine, everyone’s role can vary slightly Athletic Trainer – –Clinic, –High School, –College, –Pro Sports –Within Community Orthopedic – –Clinic, –Sidelines/community –O.R. Sideline “mom” Counselor Mediator –Athletes –Coaches –Parents –Dr.

Qualities of an AT Stamina and Ability to adapt Empathy Sense of Humor Communication Skills Intellectual Curiosity Ethics Others???

Requirements to be an ATC Requirements –Certification Attend CAATE accredited program –AZUSA PACIFIC - CSU- FRESNO –CSU- - FULLERTON- CSU- - LONG BEACH –CSU– NORTHRIDGE- CSU-– SACRAMENTO –CHAPMAN - CONCORDIA –LOYOLA MARYMOUNT - POINT LOMA NAZARENE –SAN DIEGO STATE - SAN JOSE STATE –U OF LAVERNE- U OF THE PACIFIC –NATA BOC exam –CEUs – 50 every 2 years

State Regulation Each state is responsible for the regulation of it’s Athletic Trainers. Currently 49 states have regulation in place 3 Types of Legislation: –Registration (5) –Certification (1) –Licensure (43)

Exemption Recognizes that athletic trainers perform functions similar to those of other licensed professions allows them to practice athletic training despite the fact that they do not comply with the practice acts of other regulated professions.

Registration Before an individual can practice athletic training, he or she must register in that state. Pay a fee for being placed on an existing list of practitioners Does NOT assess competency Does NOT stop those not registered from practicing as ATCs.

Certification Restricts the performance of athletic training functions to only those individuals who are state certified (not necessarily those who have passed the NATA BOC exam) –In other words you can call yourself an Athletic Trainer, but until you are recognized by the state you are not allowed to ACT as an ATC.

Licensure Limits the practice of athletic training to those who have met the minimal requirements established by a state licensing board. –Passed Certification, up to date on Continuing Ed, etc Limits the practice of an athletic trainer to specific areas mentioned in the state’s practice act. (says what an ATC can and can’t do) –Can do evaluations, return to play clearance, etc –Can’t start IVs, do surgery, etc

Regulation of Athletic Training Why is it important to have some type of regulation of medical professions? What would be the benefits and drawbacks to being licensed (most strict) and exempt (most lax)?

Domains of AT (What ATCs are trained in) Prevention Recognition, Evaluation of Injuries Immediate Care Rehabilitation Administration Professional Development

Domains of AT 1. Professional responsibility –Educating –Promotion of the profession –Counselor –Research

Domains of AT 2. Organization and administration –Record Keeping –Ordering equipment and supplies –Supervising personnel –Establishing policies

Domains of AT 3. Prevention –Risk management –Playing environment –Selecting, fitting, and maintaining protective equipment –Explaining the importance of nutrition –Strength and Conditioning –Physicals

Domains of AT 4. Immediate care –First Aid Splinting Blood control Wound care etc –CPR Immediate life support Rescue breathing CPR Sequence of care

Domains of AT 5. Evaluation and Assessment –Physical Examinations –Understanding pathology of injury and illness –Referral to medical care/support services

Domains of AT 6. Treatment, rehab, and reconditioning –Design and implement rehab programs –Incorporating therapeutic modalities –Psychosocial interventions

This Class We will be looking at each domain of Athletic Training in the order that we just listed. It is important to go through each aspect to understand completely what this profession is all about.