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Revision as of 17:07, 29 November 2010
An athletic trainer is a certified, health care professional who practices in the field of medical athletic training. Athletic training has been recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) as an allied health care profession since 1990.[1]
As defined by the Strategic Implementation Team of the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) in August 2007:[2]
"Athletic training is practiced by athletic trainers, health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to optimize activity and participation of patients and clients. Athletic training encompasses the prevention, diagnosis and intervention of emergency, acute and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations and disabilities."
Areas of expertise of accredited athletic trainers include Risk Management and Injury Prevention, Pathology of Injuries and Illnesses, Orthopedic Clinical Examination and Assessment, Medical Conditions and Disabilities, Acute Care of Injuries and Illnesses, Therapeutic Modalities, Conditioning and Rehabilitative Exercises, Pharmacology and Psychosocial Intervention and Referral, Nutritional Aspects of Injuries and Illnesses, Healthcare Administration and "Professional Development and Responsibility".[citation needed]
Services rendered by the athletic trainer take place in a wide variety of settings and venues, including actual athletic training facilities, primary schools, universities, inpatient and outpatient physical rehabilitation clinics, hospitals, physician offices, community centers, workplaces, and even the military. Emerging settings for athletic training include surgical fellowship opportunities.[4] Two of these pioneering programs have been established at Emory Sports Medicine Center at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, and at the Steadman-Hawkins clinic in Vail, Colorado.
Educational programs
CAATE oversees the curriculum standards of all accredited member institutions. The standards dictate the content of both didactic and clinical practice portions of the educational program. Content areas include:[1]
- Risk Management and Injury Prevention
- Pathology of Injuries and Illnesses
- Orthopedic Clinical Examination and Assessment
- Medical Conditions and Disabilities
- Acute Care of Injuries and Illnesses
- Therapeutic Modalities
- Conditioning and Rehabilitative Exercises
- Pharmacology
- Psychosocial Intervention and Referral
- Nutritional Aspects of Injuries and Illnesses
- Healthcare Administration
- Professional Development and Responsibility
Treatment population and settings
Athletic trainers treat a broad population, from the amateur and professional athlete to the typical patient in need of orthopaedic rehabilitative care. The NATA describes typical clients groups as,
- Recreational, amateur and professional athletes
- Individuals who have suffered musculoskeletal injuries
- Those seeking strength, conditioning, fitness and performance enhancement
- Others designated by the physician.
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- Athletic training facilities
- Schools (K-12, colleges, universities)
- Outpatient Rehabilitation Clinics
- Hospitals
- Physician offices
- Community facilities
- Workplaces (commercial and government)
- Military installations and veteran medical facilities
- Professional sport organizations
Emerging settings for athletic training include athletic training fellowships. Two of these pioneering programs have been established at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, and at the Steadman-Hawkins clinic in Vail, Colorado.
Athletic training and the Mitchell Report
Numerous media reports have referred to Brian McNamee, a figure central to the allegations of doping with the Mitchell Report, as a "trainer" or "sports trainer." Many may confuse this reference as to believe that Mr. McNamee is an athletic trainer.
According to the NATA,[3] and the independent Board of Certification, Mr. McNamee is not, nor has ever been, a certified athletic trainer. To date, no certified athletic trainer has been implicated in any involvement in the doping issues associated with the Mitchell Report, nor with the individuals cited it its contents.
The NATA has issued a position statement that clearly indicates opposition to doping and the illicit use of performance enhancement products.
See also
References
- ^ a b "What is an Athletic Trainer?". The Board of Certification Website. 2007.
{{cite journal}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "Strategic implementation team defines profession". NATA News (12/2007): 14. 2007.
{{cite journal}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Satlof, Ellen (2007). "Mitchell Report: Importance of proper terminology" (subscription required). NATA Website (12/17/2007).
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