unit 1 test Flashcards
(41 cards)
galen
the first athletic trainer
owned and trained gladiators
hippocrates
father of modern medicine
what year did the american medical association recognized athletic trainers
1991
prevention (in terms of goals of athletic training)
a broad spectrum of knowledge and skill that addresses the risk associated with participation in sports or physical activities
methods of prevention
addressing risk: small to catastrophic
equipment, rehab, conditioning
clinical evaluation and diagnosis
the responsibilities of the athletic trainer in using standardized practices to make decisions regarding the nature and severity of an injury or illness
the ABC’s
primary assessment 1
a: airway
b: breathing
c: circulation
primary assessment
ABC’s, on site/first responder
secondary assessment
assessment of the injury, takes time. HOPS, SOAP
treatment/rehab/reconditioning
the treatment program developed including therapeutic goals, objections, and selection of appropriate therapeutic exercises
good documentation is necessary
organization and administration
the plans, policies, and procedures that guarantee an efficient athletic training program
HIPA
ensures electronic confidentiality of medical records
HIPA= health insurance probability and accountability act
founded in 1996
professional responsibility
held to a standard of care
minimal requirements set fourth by NATA
circle of care
athlete>coach>atc>parent>doctor (family vs team)>specialist
standard of care
the minimally competent professional
CPR and first aid
protect from harm or further harm
duty of care
legal obligation to provide standard of care while under their supervision
teaching proper technique, appropriate supervision, safety equipment, and taking proper action when injury occurs
negligence
failure to follow through with standard and duty of care
how to reduce litigation
clearance for participation assumption of risk exculpatory waiver informed consent confidentiality foreseeability of harm participants responsibility product liability
clearance for participation
PPE: participation examination: minimal standards of federal and state laws (CIF)
assumption of risk
coaches informing of potential risk for injury
exculpatory waiver
a signed document that allows someone to participate even though a professional advised them not to
informed consent
authorization to provide treatment prior to activity
confidentiality
athletes right to privacy
foreseeability of harm
coach has to inform athletes of potential injuries