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Chapter 1 Flashcards

1
Q

What are athletic trainers?

A

Specialized healthcare professionals that care for injuries in those with active lifestyles

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Athletic Trainers function as:

A

Members of a healthcare team

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3
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Athletic Trainers specialize in injury__, __, __, and __.

A

Prevention, recognition, management, and rehabilitation

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4
Q

How are Athletic Trainers different than Certified Physical Therapists?

A

Athletic trainers treat injuries, work with physical active individuals, and are certified by one organization.

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5
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How are Certified Physical Therapists different than Athletic Trainers?

A

Personal Trainers work with the public, only have certification, and are governed by many certifying organizations

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6
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Describe the prevention athletic trainers do.

A

“Hydration specialist”
Monitor environment
Pre-participation exams
Taping and wrapping
Conditioning
Equipment

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7
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Describe recognition from at ATs scope of practice.

A

Evaluate and diagnose injuries
Understand pathology
Refer

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8
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Describe treatment in a ATs scope of practice.

A

Immediate and emergency care
Conservative care

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9
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Describe rehabilitation in a ATs scope of practice.

A

Therapeutic exercise
Manual therapy
Therapeutic modalities

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10
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What are the traditional work settings of an Athletic Trainer?

A

High school
College
Professional teams

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11
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What are the non-traditional work settings of an Athletic Trainer?

A

Hospital and clinic
Industrial, occupational, military
Performing arts
Physician extender
Public safety
Non-traditional sports

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12
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In a high school setting, an Athletic Trainer is responsible for how many student athletes?

A

200-500

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13
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How many Athletic Trainers are often employed at a high school? How many can potentially be employed at one high school?

A

1

3-4

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14
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True or False: you can only be a full time Athletic Trainer in a high school setting

A

False

You can also be a part time AT+part time Teacher
Or
Part time AT + part time clinic work

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15
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In a college/university setting, how many Athletic Trainers are usually employed?

A

3-20

Often with fellows/interns

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16
Q

In a college/university setting, if there are 200-500 student athletes, how many athletes will each Athletic Trainer oversee?

A

~75

Working 40-60/week, with weekend duties and travel

17
Q

In professional sports, how many athletes are there?

A

30-100 athletes

18
Q

How many Athletic Trainers are employed in a professional team setting?

A

1-4

19
Q

How many hours will an athletic trainer work in a professional sports team setting?

A

40-60 hours/week

20
Q

In a military work setting, an Athletic Trainer is often responsible for ____ “soldier athletes”?

A

1,000

21
Q

How many hours does an Athletic Trainer typically work in a military setting?

A

40 hours/week

22
Q

Athletic Trainers must be proficient in what scientific subject?

A

Anatomy
Physiology
Nutrition
Psychology
Biomechanics

23
Q

What organization accredits all Athletic Training Programs?

A

Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education

(caATe)

24
Q

The “caATe” was established in what year?

A

2006

25
Q

The “caATe” establishes which standards?

A

Standards for coursework, knowledge, skills, and abilities

26
Q

The Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer was formed in what year?

A

1989

27
Q

The requirements set forth by the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers are:

A

Graduation from accredited ATP
Pass certification exam
Computerized test
~4 hours long

28
Q

How does an Athletic Trainer maintain certification?

A

Standards of Professional Practice
Professional Rescuer CPR
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Seminars, coursework, professional
presentations

29
Q

Most states require _____ to be an Athletic Trainer.

A. Licensure
B. Certification
C. Registration
D. No regulation

A

A - licensure

Bonus: California is the only state that does not require any form of certification or licensure

30
Q

In the workplace, an Athletic Trainer works under the direct supervision of a ___?

A

Physician

31
Q

The workplace relationship between an Athletic Trainer and a physician helps minimize ____ and ____.

A

Discrepancies and inconsistencies

32
Q

The coach must be aware of ___ associated with the sport.

A

Risks

33
Q

A coach should be certified in ___.

A

CPR and First Aid

34
Q

For an entire team to function properly, a good working relationship with _____.

A

Everybody, including Athletic Trainers

35
Q

Athletic Trainer must be aware of available _____ and ____ personnel.

A

Medical and Non-medical

36
Q

A massage therapist, personal trainer, and PT assistant need what level of education to practice?

A

Certification

37
Q

A Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) needs what level of education to practice?

A

A bachelors degree

38
Q

A team physician, family physician, chiropractor, and physical therapist need what level of education to practice?

A

A terminal degree

39
Q

A physicians assistant, sports psychologist, sports nutritionist, and Athletic Trainer need what level of education to practice?

A

Masters Degree

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