The Professional Athletic Trainer: Roles, Practices, and Ecosystem

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts related to the roles, practices, and ecosystem of professional athletic trainers.

Universal Precautions

Policies and procedures aimed at reducing the likelihood of exposure to infectious agents and preventing the transmission of infectious diseases.

Continuing Education

Programs designed for athletic trainers to expand their knowledge and expertise, often provided by state, district, and national organizations.

Patient-Centered Care

A healthcare approach that emphasizes integrating the best available research evidence with clinical experience and patient values for optimal outcomes.

PICO

An acronym for Patient problems, Interventions, Comparison of alternatives, and Outcome; used to formulate clinical questions.

Evidence-Based Practice

Making clinical decisions based on the current best available evidence in the literature, combining clinical expertise and patient values.

Clinical Competencies

The skills and knowledge that athletic trainers must acquire and regularly update to provide effective care.

Interprofessional Collaboration

Working with other healthcare providers to deliver comprehensive care and improving patient outcomes.

Burnout

A state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion often experienced by professionals, including athletic trainers, due to prolonged stress.

Minimal Clinically Important Difference (MCID)

The smallest change in a treatment outcome that a patient would identify as important.

Professional Development

The continuous process of acquiring new knowledge and skills to enhance professional capabilities in athletic training.