Define and describe athletic training - CORRECT ANSWER Athletic training is a sub
specialization of sport medicine providing a major link between a
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medical community for the implementation of injury prevention, emergency care and
rehabilitation procedures.
where did athletic training/sports medicine start? - CORRECT ANSWER Reflected mostly in
Ancient Greece and Roman Civilization.
Who are Galen and Herodicus? - CORRECT ANSWER Galen: greatest name in Roman
medicine, served as physician at gladiatorial contest
Herodicus: Considered to be the first sport medicine physician.
What is the NATA? - CORRECT ANSWER National athletic trainers assocation
When was the NATA founded? - CORRECT ANSWER 1950
What is the AMA - CORRECT ANSWER American Medical Association
What is the NATABOC? - CORRECT ANSWER National athletic trainers association board of
certification
What are the ATC, LAT, MD, PA, and SAT? - CORRECT ANSWER ATC: Certified athletic
trainer
LAT: licensed athletic trainer
MD: Doctor of Medicine
PA: Physician Assistant
PT: Physical Therapist
SAT: STudent athletic trainer
WHat are the differences between ATC and LAT? - CORRECT ANSWER Licensure is a state
specific credential. In the state of Texas, individuals with an LAT credential can only practice in
the state of Texas. However, individuals with an ATC credential, through the board of
certification, can apply for licensure in any state that regulates athletic training and practice in
that state. They are not limited to practicing athletic training in only one state.
What are the qualifications of an ATC? - CORRECT ANSWER Must obtain a license to practice
and the nationally recognized ATC credentials requires at least a bachelors degree from an
accredited program, extensive clinical practice time under the supervision of credentialed
professional, repeated demonstration of proficiency in over 680 clinical skill and passing a very
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