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The Role Delineation Study & Credentialing of Athletic Trainers. Today. Review professional organizations that play a role in the profession of athletic training What is the role delineation study?
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The Role Delineation Study& Credentialing of Athletic Trainers
Today • Review professional organizations that play a role in the profession of athletic training • What is the role delineation study? • What is the relationship between the RDS, the domains of responsibility (BOC & EC), and the CAATE subject matter areas? • National certification vs state regulation
Organizations/Agencies • What organizations and/or agencies play a role in the profession of athletic training?
Introduction to the RDS • Delineation study: - To describe or define the roles of the athletic trainer. • Survey of ATC’s to identify duties that an entry-level ATC would expect to encounter
BOC domains 1. Prevention 2. Clinical evaluation & diagnosis 3. Immediate care 4. Treatment, rehabilitation and reconditioning 5. Organization & administration 6. Professional responsibility Comparison
1. Risk management 2. Assessment & Evaluation 3. Acute Care 4. Gen. Medical Conditions & Disabilities 5. Pathology of Injury/Illness 6. Pharmacological Aspects 7. Nutritional Aspects 8. Therapeutic Exercise 9. Therapeutic Modalities 10. Health Care Admin 11. Prof. Development & Responsibilities 12. Psychosocial Intervention & Referral ComparisonEC Domains
Role Delineation Study • Further breakdown of each domain 1. Tasks 2. Knowledges 3. Skills • Importance, criticality & frequency
State regulation of ATs Practice regulation State licensure & regulation 1. 47 states with governance 2. Four categories a. licensure b. certification c. registration d. exemption