Athletic Training
Unit 1 Study Guide
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What is the definition of an athletic trainer?
Name and describe the 6 roles of an athletic trainer
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What are the two teams involved in the sports medicine team?
Describe what each team does.
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Name 4 people on each team.
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What are the three requirements to becoming a certified athletic trainer?
What is the purpose of each of the following:
*Pre-participation exams:
*Athlete Medical Information:
*Athlete Insurance:
*Reports and Charts:
*Professional Development:
*Staying Educated:
Define the following terms:
*Negligence
*Gross Negligence
*Assumption of Risk
*Informed Consent
*Proximate Cause
Explain how the following can help an ATC avoid legal problems.
*Having a written contract
*Using equipment that meets established safety standards
*Require pre-participation exams
*Have all athletes and their parents/guardians sign an assumption of risk form
*Maintain CPR, AED, first aid certifications
*Have a crisis plan
*Document all injuries and procedures
*Maintaining confidentiality
List and describe the four areas of the Comprehensive Injury Prevention Program.
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