Athletic Training Philosophy
My philosophy as an athletic trainer is that we are first and foremost the advocate and primary care provider for the student athlete. We care for all athletes and treat each and everyone to the best of our ability. Athletic trainers are the first line of defense when it comes to injury prevention and evaluation. We are the first responders responsible for evaluating, treating, and returning athletes to full participation in their sport.
As athletic trainers we are also the liaison to team physicians and coaches when it comes to injured athletes. We must have the knowledge to communicate information to people with different levels of medical knowledge and understanding of injury.
It is my duty to abide by guidelines set forth by the National Athletic Trainers' Association and the Athletic Training Board of Certification. I follow procedures for treatment and safety of all athletes.
I strive to be the best I can be and treat each athlete as an individual and give them the best care possible whether they are preparing for a game or they are recovering from injuries.
ESTABLISHING A SYSTEM FOR ATHLETIC TRAINING HEALTH CARE
Developing a Policies and Procedures Manual
· Every program must develop a detailed policy and procedures code that carefully delineate the daily routine of the program
ISSUES SPECIFIC TO ATHLETIC TRAINING PROGRAM OPERATION IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL, COLLEGE, OR UNIVERSITY
The Scope of the Athletic Training Program
Providing Coverage
Hygiene and Sanitation
· Follow guidelines by OSHA
· Clinic policies on how to keep the rooms clean and sanitary
· Routine cleaning and maintenance is essential to a healthy environment
Emergency Telephones
· Be easy to locate and available at all times
Budgetary Concerns
· An insufficient budget is a common problem
· Supplies can be expendable or non-expendable
· Equipment may be nonconsumable capital or capital
· Purchasing may be done through direct buy or competitive bid
Developing a Risk Management Plan
Security issues
Fire Safety
Electrical Equipment Safety
Emergency Action Plan
Accessing Community-Based Health Services
Designing an Athletic Training Clinic
· Many components to a clinic:
- Size
- Location
- Illumination
- Special service area
- Treatment area
- Electrotherapy area
- Hydrotherapy room (GFIs)
- Exercise Rehabilitation Area
- Taping Area
- Examination Room
- Records area
- Storage facilities
- Athletic trainer’s office
Potential Athletic Training Duties
Work hardening/conditioning programs
Drug testing
RECORD KEEPING
Maintaining confidentiality in Record Keeping
HIPAA
FERPA
Pre participation Examinations
Medical Hiostry
Physical Examination
Cardiovascular Screening
Maturity Assessment
Orthopedic Screening
Wellness Screening
Sport Disqualification
Injury Reports
· Serve as future reference for the athletic trainer when they are evaluating an injury
Patient Treatment Log
· Daily progress and treatments
Supply and Equipment Inventory
· Important for the budget and to keep track of when new equipment is necessary
COLLECTING INJURY DATA
The Incidence of Injuries
· In sports, especially collision, injury is bound to occur recording is essential for billing and insurance
As athletic trainers we are also the liaison to team physicians and coaches when it comes to injured athletes. We must have the knowledge to communicate information to people with different levels of medical knowledge and understanding of injury.
It is my duty to abide by guidelines set forth by the National Athletic Trainers' Association and the Athletic Training Board of Certification. I follow procedures for treatment and safety of all athletes.
I strive to be the best I can be and treat each athlete as an individual and give them the best care possible whether they are preparing for a game or they are recovering from injuries.
ESTABLISHING A SYSTEM FOR ATHLETIC TRAINING HEALTH CARE
Developing a Policies and Procedures Manual
· Every program must develop a detailed policy and procedures code that carefully delineate the daily routine of the program
ISSUES SPECIFIC TO ATHLETIC TRAINING PROGRAM OPERATION IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL, COLLEGE, OR UNIVERSITY
The Scope of the Athletic Training Program
Providing Coverage
Hygiene and Sanitation
· Follow guidelines by OSHA
· Clinic policies on how to keep the rooms clean and sanitary
· Routine cleaning and maintenance is essential to a healthy environment
Emergency Telephones
· Be easy to locate and available at all times
Budgetary Concerns
· An insufficient budget is a common problem
· Supplies can be expendable or non-expendable
· Equipment may be nonconsumable capital or capital
· Purchasing may be done through direct buy or competitive bid
Developing a Risk Management Plan
Security issues
Fire Safety
Electrical Equipment Safety
Emergency Action Plan
Accessing Community-Based Health Services
Designing an Athletic Training Clinic
· Many components to a clinic:
- Size
- Location
- Illumination
- Special service area
- Treatment area
- Electrotherapy area
- Hydrotherapy room (GFIs)
- Exercise Rehabilitation Area
- Taping Area
- Examination Room
- Records area
- Storage facilities
- Athletic trainer’s office
Potential Athletic Training Duties
Work hardening/conditioning programs
Drug testing
RECORD KEEPING
Maintaining confidentiality in Record Keeping
HIPAA
FERPA
Pre participation Examinations
Medical Hiostry
Physical Examination
Cardiovascular Screening
Maturity Assessment
Orthopedic Screening
Wellness Screening
Sport Disqualification
Injury Reports
· Serve as future reference for the athletic trainer when they are evaluating an injury
Patient Treatment Log
· Daily progress and treatments
Supply and Equipment Inventory
· Important for the budget and to keep track of when new equipment is necessary
COLLECTING INJURY DATA
The Incidence of Injuries
· In sports, especially collision, injury is bound to occur recording is essential for billing and insurance