1 The Profession of Athletic Training
Definition of the Athletic Training Profession
Structure of the NATA
History of the Education of Athletic Trainers
Certification and Licensure
Employment
The Sports Medicine Team
Summary
Sources Cited & Must Read List
2 Legal Issues in Athletic Training
Legal Terms
Good Samaritan Law
Athlete’s Assumption of Risk
Record Keeping and HIPAA
Professional Liability Insurance
Athlete Insurance Considerations
Insurance Processing and Billing
Third-Party Reimbursement
Protecting Yourself against Legal Accusations
Workplace Ergonomics
Summary
Sources Cited & Must Read List
3 Emergency Action Planning and Management
Introduction
Emergency Action Plan Components
The Primary Survey
The Secondary Survey
Spine-Boarding Techniques
Summary 28
Sources Cited & Must Read List
LAB #1 Spine-Boarding an Injured Athlete
4 Pre-Participation Physical Examinations
Introduction
Requirements of the Pre-Participation Physical Examination
Organizational Considerations for Team PPEs
Involvement of the Sports Medicine Team
Results: What Do They Mean?
Medical Disqualification of an Athlete
Special Populations
Summary
Sources Cited & Must Read List
LAB #2 Vitals Lab
5 Injury Classification
Introduction
Types of Tissues Injured
Loads That Produce Tissue Injury
Degrees of Injury
Tissue Response to Injury
Injury Epidemiological Studies
Injury Surveillance Systems
Summary
Sources Cited & Must Read List
6 Injury Assessment Considerations
Introduction
Pain
On-Field Assessment
Off-Field Assessment (HIPS/HOPS Procedure)
Documentation and Communication
Summary
Sources Cited & Must Read List
LAB #3 General Assessment Routine
7 Immediate Treatment Considerations
OSHA Standards
Bloodborne Pathogens
Universal Precautions
Wound Care Techniques
Treatment Options
Splinting/Bracing Techniques
Transporting Techniques
Ambulatory Aids
Referral to Another Health Care Specialist
Summary
Sources Cited & Must Read List
LAB #4 Wound Care—OSHA Standards: Cold/Heat Treatments
LAB #5 Splinting and Use of Ambulatory Aids
8 Training and Conditioning Techniques
Introduction
Basic Muscle Physiology
Factors Influencing Muscle Force Production
Muscle Biomechanics
Contents
Strength Conditioning
Endurance Conditioning
Flexibility
Cardiovascular Conditioning
Sport-Specific Training
Nutrition Considerations
Summary
Sources Cited & Must Read List
LABS #6 and #7 Lifting and Spotting Techniques
9 Rehabilitation and Return to Play
Introduction
Rehabilitation Components
Rehabilitation Phases
Rehabilitation Phase Progressions
Decision Making and Return to Play Considerations
Modalities
Summary
Sources Cited & Must Read List
10 Taping and Wrapping Techniques
Introduction
Purposes of Taping and Wrapping
Types of Tape
Techniques for Applying and Removing Adhesive Tape
Lower Extremity Taping and Wrapping Techniques
Upper Extremity Taping and Wrapping Techniques
Kinesio Taping
Summary
Sources Cited & Must Read List
LAB #8 Introduction to Taping Techniques
LABS #9 and #10 Lower Extremity Taping and Wrapping
LABS #11 and #12 Upper Extremity Taping and Wrapping
11 Protective Sports Equipment
Introduction
Purpose of Protective Equipment
Legal Issues
Common Protective Equipment Types
Fitting Football Helmets
Fitting Football Shoulder Pads
Custom Padding/Splinting to Protect Injured Areas
Summary
Sources Cited & Must Read List
LAB #13 Proper Equipment Fitting and Custom Pad Construction
12 Environmental Conditions
Introduction
The Body’s Cooling Methods
Heat Illness and Treatment
Prevention of Heat Illnesses
Cold Illnesses and Treatment
Lightening Management
Altitude Illnesses and Treatment
Summary
Sources Cited & Must Read List
13 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Rescuer
Introduction
Legal Considerations
Emergency Action Planning
Equipment Removal Techniques
Cardiac Emergencies
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Rescue Breathing
Use of an AED
Future Directions in CPR
Summary
Sources Cited & Must Read List
14 Noncardiac Medical Emergencies in Athletics—Recognizing and Treating
Shock, Seizure, and Diabetic Emergencies
Introduction
Shock
Seizures
Diabetic Emergencies
Summary
Sources Cited & Must Read List
Glossary
