Ch 1
What are some organizations that revolve around Athletic Training?
NATA (1950) - A.T association
ACSM (1954) - College of Sports Medicine
NSCA (1978) - Strength and Conditioning association
What is CAATE & how many programs are there?
What are the steps of Accreditation of an Athletic trainer?
CAATE - Committee for accreditation of athletic training education
CAATE school, Be a graduate level, graduate from CAATE school, Pass your BOCs, Get your license, Earn your CEUs.
Development of a risk management plan involves what 4 things?
Fire Safety: Evacuation plans and Fire prevention equipment
Electrical: Power distribution
Emergency Plan: Personnel files and Transportation of athletes.
What are some examples regarding Hygiene and Sanitation and Who enforces them?
No equipment/cleats in the A.T room, Shoes kept off the treatment tables, Shower before treatment, No roughhouse or profanity, no food or smokeless tobacco.
OSHA enforces these rules.
What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid?
Medicare - Federal Health insurance for the aged and disabled. (Hospital vs. Physician)
Medicaid - Health insurance program for people with low incomes and limited resources.
List some employment settings for an Athletic Trainer
Industrial/Occupational, Colleges/Universities, Secondary schools, Performing arts, Military/Law enforcement, Health & Fitness Clubs
Extensive background, Following all the guidelines leading to the BOCs, (Passing the BOCs is a pre-requisite), earn 50+ CEUs over the course of 2 years
Athletic Training Facility Designs involve what 4 things? Give an example for each.
Size: Take advantage of the space provided
Location: Limiting doors that athletes transport through, Proximity to Lockers and Toilets
Illumination: How well the room is lit, Natural light helps
Special Service Areas: Treatment area like beds and stools, Electrotherapy Area like Ultrasounds and Storage
With maintaining confidentiality, what type of consent is required and what is the only exception?
a WRITTEN consent is required and the only exception when it comes to such is the professionals that are involved with providing care to the athlete.
When it comes to Product liability, What are some things it includes?
Liability of any and all parties involve with damages towards said product, including the manufactures, assemblers, & retail store owners.
What are the Roles and Responsibilities of an A.T when it comes to the Board of Certifications?
Injury/illness prevention & wellness promotions, Clinical evals, Immediate & Emergency Care, Treatment & Rehabilitation, and Organizational/Professional health & well-being
What are the 5 steps to having a stable Evidence-based practice?
1)Develop clinical questions
2)Search for literature
3)Appraise evidence (Backing up)
4)Apply the evidence
5)Assess the outcome
What is the difference between Work Hardening and Work Conditioning? What are some evaluations that are involved?
Work Hardening: 8hrs/day, 5days/week
Work Conditioning: 3hrs/day, 3days/week
Evals involve: musculoskeletal exams (Strength, posture, flexibility)(Balance, Prolonged sitting/standing, etc)
What does the Statutes of Limitation provide?
Gives an individual 1-5 years to sue for and injury resulting from negligence. Minors generally get an extension to about 7 years.
What is Health Maintenance Organization? Why is it different from PPO?
-HMO will pay 100% of cost if care rendered withing the plan. ATs must have working knowledge of the limits and restrictions.
What is the PICO format and what does it help find?
PICO - Patient, intervention, comparison, and outcome
It helps find articles faster and easier than not having it at all.
What is SWOT analysis and what does it roughly examine?
SWOT - Strength, weakness, opportunities, threats
It roughly examines the cost-effectiveness of operating a health care program.
What are Catastrophic Injuries, What do they include, and what are some related injuries?
Injuries requiring transport to hospitals that get treated and released (98% DO!)
They include things like cardiorespiratory injuries/problems
Strains, sprains, fractures & abrasions
What is the difference between the Sovereign Immunity and the Good Samaritan Law when it comes to proving negligence?
Sovereign Immunity: Neither the government nor individuals employed by said gov. Can be held liable for negligence.
Good Samaritan Law: Limited protection against one that provides care should something goes wrong.
What is preferred Providers Organization? What does PPO pay?
-Provides discount health care and limits where treatment can be obtained. PPO pays on a fee-for-service basis.
List the Personal Qualities all Athletic Trainers should strive to have.
Stamina and the ability to adapt, Empathy, Communication, Intellectual curiosity & critical thinking, and Ethical Practice.
What is The Scope of Program?
1)Who will be served
2)Athlete: What extent and services will be rendered
3)Institution: Who else can be served. Medically, Educationally, and legally
4)Community: legalities for Outside groups & Communities.
What are HIPAA and FERPA for?
HIPAA - Guarantees athletes access to information and full control over disclosure unless under 18
FERPA - Law protecting privacy of students educational records. Parents get limited rights
What is some information regarding Reducing the risk of Litigation?
-establish a good working connection with athletes, parents, patients, & coworkers.
-develop and EAP (emergency action plan)
-Be familiar with medical history
-Maintain adequate records
What does NPI stand for and what is it?
-National Provider Identifier
-It is a government issues identification number for healthcare providers and organizations.
(NO NPI, NO MONEY FOR YOU!)
According to HIPAA, healthcare providers, plans and organizations MUST have a NPI.