what do ATs specialize in? - preventing, recognizing, managing, and rehabilitating injuries
when was NATA formed? - 1950
the 6 domains of AT - 1. prevention
2. clinical eval and diagnosis
3. immmediate care
4. treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning
5. organization and administration
6. professional responsibility
what is part of a PPE - - medical history
- physical examp
- height
- weight
- body comp
- BP
- cardio exam
- orthopedic exam
the order of a physical exam - 1. brief med hx
2. observation
3. palpation
4. special tests
the state regulations of AT from most to least restrictive - 1. licensure
,2. certification
3. registration
4. exemption
licensure - limits practice of ATs to those who have met minimal requirements. (can't call yourself an AT
unless licensed)
certification - does not restrict use of title, but can restirct performance of AT functions to only those
who are state certified
registration - - must register in state before they can practice
- pay a fee
- doesnt prevent people who are not registered from calling themselves ATs
Exemption - state recognizes that ATs perform functions similar to those of other licensed profession
and allows them to practice
professional responsibilites of an AT - - continuing ed
-an educator
- a counselor
- a researcher
signs of burnout - - excessive anger
- blaming others
- guilt
- being tired and exhausted all day
- sleep problems
- high absenteeism
- family problems
- self- preocupation
,first step in Oand A for AT - figure out why the program is needed and its goals -> mission statement ->
WOTS UP analysis
WOTS UP analyiss - - weaknesses
- opportunities
- threats
- stregnths
- Underlying
-Planning
(for existing healthcare porograms
policies - clear and accurate written statements that ID basic rules and principles- to control and
expedite deicsion making
procedures - describes the process as to how something gets done
two types of coverage - facility personnel coverage and sports coverage
facility personnel coverage - high schools with limited available supervision may be able to provide AT
facility coverage only in the afternoons and during vacation periods
sports coverage - ideally, every practice and game should be covered
the two types of purchasing systems - direct buy and competitive bid
direct buy - smaller purchases or emergency
competitive bid - for expensive purchases
, expendable vs non expendable budgeting - most ATs spend their b udget on expendables (reusable
supplied- tape, bandages)- injury prevention, first aid
capital vs nonconsumable capital equiment - - items used for a number of years
- nonconsumable = things not taken out of AT room- ice machines, tx tables, combo units
- capital equipment- crutches, coolers, training kits
what does the hydrotherapy area need? - GFIs (ground fault interrupters)
scope of practice - limitations fo what the AT can and cannot do determined by individual states
work hardening - intensive rehab offered 8 hrs a day for 5 days a week
work conditioning - intensive rehab offered 3 hours a day, for 3 days a week
HIPAA - health insurance portability and accountability act.
- regulates how health care providers share healthcare informationw ith others.
- gaurantee patients have acess to their medical records
FERPA - family educational rights and privacy.
- law that protects the privacy to student educational records.
- gives patients certain rights until 18
parts of the physical exam - height, weight, body comp, BP, pulse, vision, skin, dental, ear, nose, throat,
heart and lung function, abdomen, lymphatics, genitalia, maturation index, urinalysis, and blood work
orthopedic screening - strength, ROM, and stability of various joints
tanner's 5 stages of maturity assessment - crucial stages for collision and high intesntiy non contact
sport= stage 3
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