Chapter 1 Organization and Administration Sports medicine Chapter 1 Organization and Administration

What is Athletic Training? The prevention, recognition, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and health care administration of athletic injuries.

Who Is Involved? Athletic training involves an entire team of people… Board of Certification (BOC) certified athletic trainer (ATC) Athletic training students (ATS) Team physician Athletes Parents Coaches Equipment managers School administration Maintenance personnel

National Athletic Trainers’ Association NATA- founded in 1950 Mission- to enhance the quality of health care for athletes and those engaged in physical activity, and to advance the profession of athletic training through education and research in prevention, management and rehabilitation of injuries. Contact info- Refer to p. 14 in your textbook.

The BOC certified athletic trainer Board of Certification certified athletic trainer- A highly educated and skilled professional specializing in health care of the physically active. Integral member of health care team for athletes. Without a BOC ATC, coaches must assume the responsibilities for prevention and care of athletes.

Athletic Training Practice Domains Prevention Clinical education Immediate care Treatment, rehabilitation, & reconditioning Organization & administration Professional responsibility

Team Physician Cornerstone of the sports medicine team. Often ends up the duty of the school nurse, emergence medical professionals, or family doctor. Duties include, but not limited to, availability when emergency situations arise, evaluating pre-participation physicals and medical histories, and working hand-in-hand with the rest of the sports medicine team.

Athletes Responsible for maintaining good physical condition Practicing techniques taught by coaches Playing by the rules Following instructions of coaches and sports medicine team

Parents Assist athletes in remaining healthy Update sports medicine team about injuries or illnesses Assure sports medicine team that treatments and nutritional plans will be followed through at home The only way parents can stay in the loop is if the other members of the sports medicine team communicate the information to them.

Officials Responsible for enforcing the rules Monitoring playing conditions Cooperating with the sports medicine team when injuries occur or environmental hazards exist.

Coaches Plan practices- considering duration, skill levels, fatigue, and environmental factors Condition athletes Teach proper techniques & rules Selecting, fitting, and maintaining equipment Supervision of practice and game facilities Stay current with certifications- coaching, CPR and first aid, etc. Integral member of sports medicine team, especially if the school does not have a BOC ATC

Athletic Training Student (ATS) Maintaining a clean athletic training facility Proper hygiene Inventory control Keeping track of supplies and equipment, and informing head trainer when supplies are low Checklist of supplies on hand at all times Pre-packaged medical kits Assuring that for all contests and practices there is enough water and ice for both treatments and hydration of athletes Occasionally pre/ post athlete weights are required

As the Experience of the ATC Increases The ATC assumes duties such as… Taping Wrapping Changing dressings Providing minor treatments First aid procedures

Athletic training facility and management Administration office, prevention, hydrotherapy, rehabilitation, treatment, physician’s examination office, and storage room At CHS these areas include room 1118, training room, weight room, and the nurse’s clinic

Administration Offices Room 1118 Injury reports Treatment forms Rehabilitation forms Nurse’s Clinic Physical forms Insurance forms Physician referral forms

Hydrotherapy Area- Training Room Whirlpools inspected annually Fill whirlpools Hot- 98-105 degrees Cold- 55-65 degrees Fill and rotate ice Make ice bags/ buckets for treatment Clean/ disinfect- Quat Stat & Kaboom Whirlpools Benches, chairs, tables Cabinets, sinks, counters, doors, walls Wash and fold towels

Prevention Areas- Room 118 & Training Room Restock taping areas Roll-up elastic/ cloth wraps Disinfect all areas utilized

Rehabilitation Areas- Weight Room & Training Room Inspect all equipment Assure equipment is in proper place Clean and disinfect all equipment

Treatment Area- Training Room Annual safety inspections Turn off and unplug when not in use Clean/ disinfect all areas Wash and fold towels

Storage Area- Room 1118 Keep accurate inventory and notify head trainer when inventory is low Clean and rotate stock Clean and disinfect all areas

Daily Duties Clean/ disinfect all areas utilized Restock medical kits Sweep, mop, empty trash Check ice machine Complete injury report, treatment, and rehabilitation forms Review emergency procedures Confirm/ review newly acquired knowledge and skills

Supplies and equipment Refer to p. 20 of your textbook. (Handout- highlight)

Athletic Training Room Rules Co-educational facility Treatment provided only to student/ athletes All medical treatments must be documented Athletes should shower after activity before receiving treatments Supplies will not be removed without permission from head trainer Sports equipment should be left in locker room Loud music is not permitted No cell phone use

Record Keeping To ensure proper treatment of athletes, careful records should be kept on all athletes. Record keeping begins with a pre-participation physical examination. At CHS the school nurse (Mrs. Tuuri) has these on file. These forms can be accessed through the Ohio High School Athletic Association website.

Other Forms Accident-Injury Report Form Daily Treatment Form Athlete’s name Sport Date & time of accident/ injury Evaluation of injury First aid and treatment provided Rehabilitation recommendations Medical referral to physician Daily Treatment Form Athlete’s name Date & time Duration of care Treatment provided Protective technique Rehabilitation procedure utilized

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) The law insures the privacy rights of patients (athletes) when it comes to health records. Law restricts who has access to medical records, for how long, and for what reasons. All forms we use with athletes are protected under this law! All of this information is confidential! It is a violation of HIPAA law if this information is shared with anyone outside of the sports medicine team!

Career in boc atc? If you are interested in pursuing a career in this field, familiarize yourself with the content on pp. 15-16 and 22-24 in your textbook.

Tools You Will Need Posses these characteristics… Professional skills Knowledge of athletic training Interests in an athlete’s well-being Good fitness and personal health Common sense A willingness to complete assigned tasks Have a thorough knowledge of… Anatomy Physiology Physiology of exercise First aid Cardiopulmonary resuscitation Nutrition Pharmacology Therapeutic modalities Rehabilitation protocols

Employment Opportunities College/ university Secondary school Professional sports Sport medicine clinics Corporate/ industrial Community recreation centers Expand to these related certifications… Certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) Certified personal trainer (CPT) Massage therapy Holding your BOC ATC and any of these other certifications makes you more marketable to potential employers!

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