Sports Medicine I

Instructor:D.C. “Doc” Andrews, ATC, LAT

Head Athletic TrainerSports Medicine Instructor

All About “Doc”

Born in Dothan, Alabama – July 5,1983Family lived in Enterprise, AL at the time

Enterprise is home of The Boll Weevil Monument

Move to Texas before second birthdayRaised in Mansfield, TX

Girls Basketball State Champs 1999-2002

Became an ATS in January of 2000Graduated in 2002 from Mansfield High School (The only school at the time)

All About “Doc” (cont.)

Attended East Texas Baptist University

Meet my Beautiful wife Mrs. “Doc” before the first day of classes (Married June 25, 2005)Studied for a Bachelor of Science in Athletic TrainingGraduated Thankthalorda on December 17, 2005

All About “Doc” (cont.)

Sitting for the State TestSat for the State Test for the first time May 2005

Passed the WrittenFailed the Practical

Sat for the Practical again in December of 2005Passed the Practical

February 17, 2006 – Officially was able to be know as a Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT)

AT3339

One Test = $225 for both parts; $175 for one part

All About “Doc” (cont.)

Dallas Baptist UniversityJanuary 2006 – Started at DBU as a Graduate Assistant in Athletic Training

Main Responsibilities included Tennis and Boy’s Basketball

Was only making $550 a month and could not live and support my wife on that kind of money

May 2006 – left DBU to find a high school job

All About “Doc” (cont.)

Ferris High School – July 2006-June 2008The first week of June 2006 signed on as the Head Athletic Trainer of Ferris ISD.

Worked through two head football coaches and two different Athletic Directors in two years.

Taught Physical Education for the high school (all four of the classes)

Responsible for all sports that went on at the high school

All About “Doc” (cont.)

Sitting for the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) Exam

Must graduate from an accredited curriculum based program to be eligible to sit for the examNovember 2005 – first time to take the exam (Kentucky)

Passed the Written SimulationFailed the Practical and the written

April 2006 – Second time to take the exam (Texas State)Failed both sections again

April 2007 – Third time to take the exam (Texas State)Was Unable to sit for the writtenHad to drive to San Marcus just to maintain eligibility

April 2008 – Fourth and final time to sit for the test (TCC North East)Test changed to computer basedPassed all sections to be recognized as a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)Certification Number: 050802045

All About “Doc” (cont.)

Alvarado High School: June 2008 - PresentTalked to Coach Dixon about Drug Testing Program in March 2008 while working at Ferris

Applied when the position became available in the first week of June 2008

By the next Friday, had signed contracts to be the Head athletic Trainer for Alvarado ISD

Teach one class of each Sports Medicine I and II

Responsible for all sports in the district

What About YOU???

Name

Grade

Where you are from

Extracurricular Activities

Why you chose to take Sports Medicine

Anything else that is interesting about you

Why Teach Sports Medicine?

Licensed Athletic Trainer by the State of Texas Advisory Board of Athletic TrainersCertified to teach Sports Medicine I and II by the Texas State Athletic Trainers’ Association (TSATA) and TEAWill be able to teach my ATS in a more formal settingWill have more time to teach my ATS on the basics of Athletic Training ProfessionTo offer the opportunity for others to learn about a part of the medical profession

Supplies

1.5 – 2 inch Binder

DividersNotes

Journal

Daily Work/Chapter Reviews

Quizzes and Tests

Pen (Black or Blue ink)

Notebook paper

We will have notebook tests!!! (2 every six weeks)

Doc’s class

Supply list

SM 1 & 2

Class Expectations

PunctualityBe on TIME

PreparednessHave your SUPPLIES

PerformanceDo ALL assignments

PrudenceSelf-discipline

PrestigeLeave your Mark

Class Books

Athletic Training for Student Assistants

Essential of Athletic Injury Management, 7th ed.

Concepts of Athletic Training, 5th ed.

Outside of Class Work

Morning Treatments4 every six weeks (test grade)

7AM – 8AM Monday-Friday

Games2 every six weeks (test grade)

Check in with me at the game or with the sign in sheet so that I know you were in attendance

Must turn in notes from the game

Will be used in last six weeks for paper

Athletic Trainers -NOT “Trainers”

Comparison of:Certified Athletic Trainers

ToPersonal Trainers

By The NATA

Definitions

Certified Athletic Trainer-An athletic trainer is a person who meets the qualifications set by a state licensure and/or the Board of Certification, Inc. and practices athletic training under the direction of a physician.

Personal Trainer-A personal trainer is a person who prescribes, monitors and changes an individual’s specific exercise program in a fitness or sports setting.

Athletic Trainers - NOT “Trainers”

Certified Athletic Trainers:Must have at least a bachelor’s degree in athletic training, which is an allied health professionMust pass a comprehensive exam before earning the ATC credentialMust keep their knowledge and skills current by participating in continuing educationMust adhere to standards of professional practice set by one national certifying agency

Personal trainers:May or may not have higher education in health sciencesMay or may not be required to obtain certificationMay or may not participate in continuing educationMay become certified by any one of numerous organizations that set varying education and practice requirements

Athletic Trainers - NOT “Trainers”

ATC Daily Duties:Provide physical medicine and rehabilitation servicesPrevent, diagnose, treat and rehabilitate injuries (acute and chronic)Coordinate care with physicians and other allied health professionalsWork in schools, colleges, professional sports, clinics, hospitals, corporations, industry, military, performing arts

Personal Trainer Daily Duties:

Assess fitness needs and design appropriate exercise regimensWork with clients to achieve fitness goalsHelp educate the public about the importance of physical activityWork in health clubs, wellness centers and various other locations where fitness activities take place

The FACTS about Athletic Trainers

From the National Athletic Trainers’ Association

The FACTS 1-3

1. FACT: ATs know and practice health care at the highest professional, ethical and quality standards in order to protect the public

2. FACT: ATs are regulated and licensed health care workers.

3. FACT: More than 50% of ATs work outside of school settings; they provide services to people of all ages.

The FACTS 4-6

4. FACT: ATs improve patient functional and physical outcomes.

5. FACT: ATs Specialize in patient education to prevent injury and re-injury and reduce rehabilitation and other health costs.

6. FACT: ATs provide the same or better outcomes in clinical settings as other providers.

The FACTS 7-9

7. FACT: ATs work in rural and medically underserved areas with people of all ages.

8. FACT: ATs are well-known, recognized, qualified health care professionals.

9. FACT: ATs hve designated CPT/UB CodesCPT Codes – Current Procedural Terminology Codes

UB Codes – Uniform Billing Codes

The FACTS 10-11

10. FACT: CPT and UB codes are not provider specific.

11. FACT: ATs have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. ATs are health care professionals similar to physical, occupational, speech language and other therapists.

The FACTS - 12: Education

Basic and Applied Sciences:Human AnatomyHuman PhysiologyBiologyStatistics and Research DesignExercise PhysiologyKinesiology/BiomechanicsChemistry*Physics*

*Recommended but may not be required by some Athletic Training Education Programs

Professional Content:Risk Management and Injury PreventionPathology of Injuries and IllnessesOrthopedic Clinical Examination and DiagnosisMedical Conditions and DisabilitiesAcute Care of Injuries and IllnessesTherapeutic ModalitiesConditioning, Rehabilitative Exercise and ReferralPharmacologyPsychosocial Intervention ad ReferralNutritional Aspects of Injuries and IllnessHealth Care Administration

The FACTS 13-15

13. FACT: Nearly 70% of ATs have a master’s or doctoral degree.

14. FACT: An independent national board certifies ATs.

15. FACT: The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) represents 30,000 members.