A.  Interpret individual and group pre-participation and other relevant screening information (e.g., verbal, observed, written) in accordance with accepted and applicable guidelines to minimize the risk of injury and illness.

B.  Promote healthy lifestyle behaviors using appropriate education and communication strategies to enhance wellness and minimize the risk of injury and illness.

C.  Identify and educate individuals(s) and groups through appropriate communication methods (e.g., verbal, written) about the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (e.g., clothing, shoes, protective gear, and braces) by following accepted procedures and guidelines.

D.  Maintain or improve physical conditioning for the individual or group by designing and implementing programs (e.g., strength, flexibility, CV fitness) to minimize the risk of injury and illness.

E.  Minimize risk of injury and illness of individuals and groups impacted by or involved in a specific activity through awareness, education and intervention.

F.  Maintain physical activity, clinical treatment and rehabilitation areas by complying with regulatory standards to minimize the risk of injury and illness.

G.  Discuss nutritional concerns of the athlete, such as:

Appropriate hydration,

Inappropriate and appropriate diets,

Nutritional supplements,

Pre- and post-game meals, and Weight control

H.  Describe the role of exercise in maintaining a healthy lifestyle and preventing chronic disease

I.  Discuss complementary and alternative health practices as they relate to wellness and disease prevention

J.  Apply Skills to obtain training or certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external Defibrillation (AED), foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO) and first aid.

      

A.   Obtain an individual’s history through observation, interview and/or review of relevant records to assess injury, illness or health-related condition.

B.   Examine by appropriate visual and palpation techniques the involved area(s) of an individual’s body to determine the type and extent of the injury, illness or health-related condition.

C.   Examine by appropriate and specific tests (e.g., ROM, special tests, neurological tests) of an individual’s body to determine the type and extent of the injury, illness or health-related condition.

D.   Formulate a clinical diagnosis by interpreting the signs, symptoms and predisposing factors of the injury, illness or health-related condition to determine the appropriate course of action.

E.   Educate the appropriate individual(s) about the clinical evaluation by communicating information about the current or potential injury, illness or health-related condition to encourage compliance with recommended care.

F.   Identify signs and symptoms of infection and disease

a.   Body temperature

b.   Skin temperature

c.   Dizziness

d.   Blood pressure

e.   Vomiting

f.   Skin appearance

g.   Pulse

h.   Diarrhea

i.   Headache

G.   Recognize body planes, directional terms, quadrants, and cavities.

H.   Analyze diagrams, charts, graphs, and tables related to healthcare.

I.   Identify and describe signs of closed soft tissue injuries to the upper and lower extremities:

a.  Muscle

b.  Tendon

c.  Ligament

d.  Joint Capsule

e.  Nerves

f.   Cartilage

J.   Identify and describe signs of open soft tissue injuries

a.   Wounds

K.   Define and identify injuries to bony tissue

a.   Fractures (open, closed, stress)

b.   Common fractures to upper and lower extremities

L.   Identify signs and symptoms of head, neck, and spinal injuries

a.  Facial

b.  Brain/concussion

c.   Spinal Cord

M.   Use appropriate oral and written medical terminology within the scope of practice in order to interpret, transcribe, and communicate information, data, and observations

N.   Use roots, prefixes, and suffixes to communicate information.

O.   Use medical abbreviations to communicate information.

P.   Report subjective and objective information.

Q.   Use health record data collection tools (such as input screens, document templates)

 

 

A.  Coordinate care of individual(s) through appropriate communication (e.g., verbal, written, demonstrative) of assessment findings to pertinent individual(s).

B.  Apply the appropriate immediate and emergency care procedures to prevent the exacerbation of non ‐ life ‐ threatening and life ‐ threatening health conditions to reduce the risk factors for morbidity and mortality.

C.  Implement appropriate referral strategies, which stabilize and/or prevent exacerbation of the condition(s), to facilitate the timely transfer of care for conditions beyond the scope of practice of the Athletic Trainer.

D.   Demonstrate how to implement and direct immediate care strategies (e.g., first aid, Emergency Action Plan) using established communication and administrative practices to provide effective care.

E.  Understand informed consent.

F.  Explain principals of infection control.

G.  Assess methods of controlling the spread and growth of microorganisms

H.  Apply personal safety procedures based on Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Centers of Disease Control (CDC) regulations.

I.   Apply principles of basic emergency response in natural disasters and other emergencies.

A.   Administer therapeutic and conditioning exercise(s) using appropriate techniques and procedures to aid recovery and restoration of function.

B.   Administer therapeutic modalities (e.g., electromagnetic, manual, mechanics) using appropriate techniques and procedures based on the individual’s phase of recovery to restore functioning.

C.   Apply braces, splints or other assistive devices according to appropriate practices in order to facilitate injury protection to achieve optimal functioning for the individual.

D.   Administer treatment for injury, illness and/or health-related conditions using appropriate methods to facilitate injury protection, recovery and/or optimal functioning for individual(s).

E.   Reassess the status of injuries, illnesses and/or health-related conditions using appropriate techniques and documentation strategies to determine appropriate treatment, rehabilitation and/or reconditioning and to evaluate readiness to return to a desired level of activity.

F.   Provide guidance and/or referral to specialist for individual(s) and groups through appropriate communication strategies (e.g., oral and education materials) to restore an individual(s) optimal functioning.

G.   Understand roles and responsibilities of team members.

H.   Recognize characteristics of effective teams

I.   Differentiate creative methods of building positive team relationships.

J.   Analyze attributes and attitudes of an effective leader.

K.   Apply effective techniques for managing team conflict.

A.  Maintain records and documentation that comply with organizational, association, and regulatory standards to provide quality of care:

B.  Demonstrate appropriate planning for coordination of resources (e.g., personnel, equipment, liability, scope of service) in event medical management and emergency action plans.

C.  Demonstrate an understanding of statutory and regulatory provisions and professional standards of the practice of Athletic Training in order to provide for the safety and welfare of individual(s) and groups.

D.  Demonstrate the skill necessary for employment through professional resumes and interview skills. .

E.  Describe the responsibilities of consumers within the healthcare system.

F.  Explain the impact of emerging issues such as technology, epidemiology, bioethics, and socioeconomics on healthcare delivery systems.

G.  Classify the personal traits and attitudes desirable in a member of the healthcare team.

H.  Summarize professional standards as they apply to hygiene, dress, language, confidentiality and behavior.

I.  Apply employability skills in healthcare.

J.  Discuss levels of education, credentialing, requirements and employments trends in healthcare.

K.  Compare careers within the health science career pathways (diagnostic services, therapeutic services, health informatics, support services or biotechnology research and development)

L.  Develop components of a personal portfolio.

M.  Identify strategies for obtaining employment.

N.  Apply standards for privacy and confidentiality of health information. (HIPAA)

O.  Adhere to information systems policies and procedures as required by national, state, local and organizational levels.

P.  Apply the fundamentals of privacy and confidentiality policies and procedures.

Q.  Identify legal and regulatory requirements related to the use of personal health information

R.  Identify and apply policies and procedures for access and disclosure of personal health information.

S.  Describe the consequences of inappropriate use of health data in terms of disciplinary action.

T.  Describe appropriate methods to correct inaccurate information/errors personally entered into an electronic medical record (EMR).

A.   Administer therapeutic and conditioning exercise(s) using appropriate techniques and procedures to aid recovery and restoration of function.

B.   Administer therapeutic modalities (e.g., electromagnetic, manual, mechanics) using appropriate techniques and procedures based on the individual’s phase of recovery to restore functioning.

C.   Apply braces, splints or other assistive devices according to appropriate practices in order to facilitate injury protection to achieve optimal functioning for the individual.

D.   Administer treatment for injury, illness and/or health-related conditions using appropriate methods to facilitate injury protection, recovery and/or optimal functioning for individual(s).

E.   Reassess the status of injuries, illnesses and/or health-related conditions using appropriate techniques and documentation strategies to determine appropriate treatment, rehabilitation and/or reconditioning and to evaluate readiness to return to a desired level of activity.

F.   Understand roles and responsibilities of team members.

G.   Recognize characteristics of effective teams

H.   Understand and be able to perform basic ace wraps for prevention and treatment techniques

I.   Understand and be able to perform basic tape jobs to prevent injuries

J.   Perform a hand/wrist/thumb tape job including all parts necessary to prevent hand/wrist/thumb injuries.

K.   Explain how to apply a groin, hip flexor, herringbone, shoulder and ankle compression ace wrap

L.   Know and understand how different tape/tape jobs help prevent injuries.

M.   Explain the importance of appropriate equipment maintenance such as

Player equipment

Sports medicine facility modalities

N.   Perform preventative taping and wrapping skills, such as those for foot, ankle, hand, wrist, fingers and toes.

O.   Understand and be able to perform basic tape jobs to prevent injuries

P.   Perform a hand/wrist/thumb tape job including all parts necessary to prevent hand/wrist/thumb injuries.

Q.   Demonstrate empathy for patients and other clients.

R.   Choose jargon-free language appropriate to the situation.

S.   Adjust communication to the needs of the patient or other clients

T.   Demonstrate respectful and empathetic treatment of ALL patients/clients (customer Service)