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Athletic Training “encompasses the prevention, diagnosis, and intervention of emergency, acute, and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations, and disabilities” (National Athletic Trainers’ Association) Practiced by athletic trainers to optimize activity and participation of individuals

Athletic Trainers Definition: “Unique health care providers who [under the direction of a physician] specialize in the prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses.” (National Athletic Trainers’ Association) Not the same as personal trainers

Current Status of Athletic Training NATA consists of over 32,000 members In 1950 had 200 members Profession originated in 1930’s Licensure (39), Certification (4), Registration (4), Exemption (1), No Regulation (2) What does this mean?

Current Status of Athletic Training http://cf.nata.org/legislators/map.htm?q=state-government/regulatory-boards

Current State of Athletic Training Medicare PT or MD supervision for billing

Athletic Trainers cont. Work settings Schools (K-12, colleges, universities) Amateur, professional, and olympic sports Orthopaedic clinics Doctor’s offices, hospitals Workplaces Military

Role Delineation (as determined by the Board of Certification) Prevention Lifestyle and equipment education Maintain/improve conditioning Monitor environmental conditions Pre-participation screening

Role Delineation (as determined by the Board of Certification) Recognition, Evaluation, Assessment HOPS/SOAP Injury explanation/education

Role Delineation (as determined by the Board of Certification) Immediate and Emergency Care Prevent exacerbation of injuries First Aid, Emergency Response Refer as appropriate (x-ray, MRI, CT Scan. Etc.)

Role Delineation (as determined by the Board of Certification) Treatment, Rehabilitation, and Reconditioning Rehabilitation Exercises Bracing, Taping, etc. Modalities (heat, ice, modalities, etc.) Reassess injury

Role Delineation (as determined by the Board of Certification) Organizational and Administration Record keeping Budget/Financial Aspects Athletic Training Room Maintenance Scheduling Injury Reports and Communication with sports med team

Role Delineation (as determined by the Board of Certification) Professional Development and Responsibility Professional growth (75 CEU every 3 years) Scope of practice State Regulation

How does someone become an athletic trainer? Education Pre-requisite classes BA/BS or entry level MA/MS Accredited program Undergrad=346 Entry-level=22 BOC Exam Three attempts Current pass rate is under 50% Continuing Education Units

Athletic Training and Physical Therapy Interesting relationship Similar education Years of education Content covered PT=more diverse AT=focuses on athletic setting Job Setting/Hours Worked Salary

Athletic Training and Physical Therapy Biggest difference= acute/emergency care Sports Med “Team,” then why such a divide?

Athletic Training Description Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFF5jn87ZNo

Why did I choose athletic training? High School Experience Love of athletics/sport Intimate relationship with student-athletes College compared with high school HELP OTHERS!! (Lasallian)

Why Athletic Training? http://www.naplesnews.com/videos/detail/athletic-trainers-protecting-high-school-athletes/