Athletic Training Exam 1

athletic trainer role

prevention, recognition, management, and rehab of injuries

when was the athletic training ‘Bible’ made

1917

when was NATA formed

1950

what does nata stand for

National Athletic Trainers’ Association

when was AMA recognized

1990

what is the AMA

American Medical Association

athletic trainer certification

CAATE program required

BOC exam

50 CEUs bi-annually

athletic trainer regulations

licensure (most restrictive)

certification

registration

exemptionwh

what is the most restrictive athletic trainer regulation?

licensure

strategic planning

mission

vision

SWOT analysis

policies vs procedures

policies→ rules

procedures→ how-to steps

parts of AT facilities

treatment

electrotherapy

hydrotherapy

storage

office

2 types of supplies in AT facilities

expendable (tape, bandages)

capital (tables, ice machines)

record keeping in AT facilities

HIPPA (medical privacy)

FERPA (student records)

pre-participation exam (PPE)

medical history

physical

CV

ortho screening

negligence meaning

duty

breach

cause

damagesto

torts meaning

an act or omission that gives rise to injury or harm to another

types of torts

nonfeasance (no act)

malfeasance (illegal act)

misfeasance (wrongly done)

defenses

sovereign immunity

good samaritan law

assumption of risk (waiver)

risk reduction

document care

follow procedures

safe environment

equipment

insurance

general

accident

liability

catastrophic

ACA expanded access!

product liability

manufacturers must ensure equipment safety

heat illness progression

rash → syncope → cramps → exhaustion → stroke (emergency)

illness prevention

hydration

acclimatization

balanced diet

sleep

dehydration

>2% body mass loss

symptoms: thirst, fatigue, headache, crampsso

cold illness

hypothermia→ shivering, confusion

frost nip→ mild

frostbite→ serious

lightning

30-30 rule

wait 30 minutes after last thunder/lightning

air pollution

ozone/smog risk

avoid activity at midday or high traffic times