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Chapter 1. Philosophy of Clinical Skill Development By Design or by Chaos An Integrated Curriculum Three Types of AT Education Classroom, Clinical Skills, Clinical Experience The Role of the Clinical Instructor Clinical Education vs Clinical Experience Principles of Clinical Education Chapter 2. Module Program Overview Flexibility in Program and Individual Modules Using This Manual and the Modular Approach Module Completion Customizing-The Key to Flexibility Oral/Practical Examinations Level 1: Introduction to AT Clinical Education Directed Clinical Experience X1 Athletic Training Observation X2 Athletic Training Clinic Student Staff X3 Athletic Training Clinic Student Staff Developing Clinical Skills A1 Philosophy & Principles of Clinical Education A2 Becoming a Critical Thinking Clinician A3 Foundational Behaviors of Professional Practice Athletic Training Clinic Operations B1 Administrative Policies and Procedures B2 Injury Record Keeping B3 Athletic Training Supplies B4 Athletic Training Clinic Equipment-Small B5 Athletic Training Clinic Equipment-Major E6 Basic Health Care Nomenclature Emergency and Acute Care of Injuries and Illnesses C1 Emergency and Acute Care Philosophy C2 Principles of Initial Assessment C3 Emergency Action Plans C4 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation C5 Choking, Hemorrhaging, and Shock C6 Emergency Transportation C7 Medical Services (Health Center, Hospitals, Physicians) C8 Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation, and Support C9 Open Wounds C10 Universal Precautions Against Bloodborne Pathogens, Hepatitis, and Tuberculosis C11 Environmental Injury/Illness C12 Anaphylaxis and Asthma Attacks C13 Poison Control Center Level 2: Individual AT Skills Development Directed Clinical Experience (Athletic Training Staff) X4 Foundational Behaviors of Clinical Practice 2' X5 Football Team Experience X6 Basketball Team Experience X7 Men's Team Sport Experience X8 Women's Team Sport Experience X9 Men's Individual Sport Experience X10 Women's Individual Sport Experience X11 High School Experience X12 Sports Medicine Clinic Experience Peer Teaching/Supervision T1 Teach Level 1 Athletic Training Students Surgical Procedures D1 Basic Surgical Procedures D2 Surgical Observation The Body E1 Body Systems and Development E2 Injury and Illness Pathology E4 Exercise & Disease E4 Body's response to injury Taping, Wrapping, Bracing, and Padding F1 Ankle Taping, Wrapping, and Bracing F2 Knee Taping, Wrapping, and Bracing F3 Thigh and Lower Leg Taping, Wrapping, and Padding F4 Foot Care, Taping, Wrapping, and Padding F5 Hip and Abdomen Taping, Wrapping, and Bracing F6 Shoulder Taping, Wrapping, and Bracing F7 Elbow-to-Wrist Taping, Wrapping, and Bracing F8 Hand and Finger Taping and Wrapping F9 Head and Neck Padding and Bracing Risk Management G1 Injuries Happen G1 Anthropometric Measurements and Screening Procedures G2 Protective Equipment Fitting G3 Ergonomics and Injury Prevention G4 Fitness Testing G5 Developing Flexibility G6 Strength Training Basic Pharmacology, Nutrition, and Wellness H1 Medication Resources H2 Medication Policies and Procedures H3 Basic Performance Nutrition and Supplementation H4 Eating Disorders H5 Concepts in Health and Wellness General Assessment and Evaluation I1 Orthopedic Injury Assessment Principles I2 General Medical Assessment I3 Postural Assessment I4 Neurological Assessment I5 Palpation I6 Assessing Range of Motion and Strength I7 Physical Performance Measurements Specific Injury Assessment and Diagnosis J1 Foot Injury Assessment & Diagnosis J2 Ankle Injury Assessment & Diagnosis J3 Lower Leg Injury Assessment & Diagnosis J4 Knee Injury Assessment & Diagnosis J5 Thigh, Hip, and Pelvic Injury Assessment & Diagnosis J6 Thorax and Lumbar Spine Injury Assessment & Diagnosis J7 Thorax and Abdominal Injury Assessment & Diagnosis J8 Shoulder Injury Assessment & Diagnosis J9 Arm and Elbow Injury Assessment & Diagnosis J10 Wrist and Hand Injury Assessment & Diagnosis J11 Cervical Spine Injury Assessment & Diagnosis J12 Head and Facial Injury Assessment & Diagnosis General Medical Conditions K1 Simple Dermatological Conditions K2 Common Syndromes and Diseases K3 Common Viral and Respiratory Tract Conditions and Disorders K4 Common Cardiovascular and Gastrointestinal Tract Conditions and Disorders K5 Common Genitourinary, Gynecological, and Sexually Related Conditions Disorders, and Diseases K6 Sudden Illnesses and Communicable Diseases Therapeutic Modalities L1 Therapeutic Modality Foundation L2 Whirlpool L3 Moist Hot Packs L4 Paraffin Bath L5 Cryotherapy L6 Cryokinetics L7 Cryostretch L8 Intermittent Compression Devices L9 Ultrasound L10 Diathermy L11 Electrical Stimulation L12Therapeutic Massage L13Traction Therapeutic Exercise M1 Range of Motion and Flexibility Exercises M2 Joint Mobilization M3 Isometric Resistance Exercises M4 Isotonic Strength-Training Devices M5 Daily Adjustable Progressive Exercise M6 Isokinetic Dynamometers M7 Muscular Endurance M8Aquatic Therapy M9 Neuromuscular Control and Coordination Exercises M10 Muscular Speed Exercises M11 Agility Exercises M12 Plyometrics M13 Cardiorespiratory Endurance M14 Activity-Specific Skills M15 Exercise for the Young and Old Examination O/P1 Oral/Practical Examination 1 Level 3: Integrating and Polishing Skills Directed Clinical Experience X13 Foundational Behaviors of Clinical Practice X14 Team Athletic Training Student X15 Clinical Capstone Experience X16 Traveling with Athletic Teams Peer Teaching/Supervision T2 Supervise/Teach Level 2 Students T3 Administer O/P Examination 1 T4 Supervise/Teach Level 3 Students T5 Administer Comprehensive 'O/P Examination T6 Write O/P Questions T7 Update Reference Material Integrated Injury Management N1 Musculoskeletal Assessment and Diagnosis N2 General Medical Assessment and Diagnosis N3 Emergency and Acute Care N4 Rehabilitation Overview N5 Rehabilitation Adherence and Motivation Techniques N6 Rehabilitation Planning and Supervision Health Care Administration O1 Program Policies & Procedures O2 Human Resources & Personal Management O3 Facility Management O4 Fiscal Management O5 Information and Data Management O6 Preparticipation Medical/Physical Examination Psychosocial Interactions P1 Healthcare [Patient] Communication P2 Substance Abuse P3 Psychosocial Intervention Professional Development Q1Regulation of Athletic Training Practice Q2 Athletic Trainer in the Community Q3 The NATA Q4 Interpret Current Literature Q5 Professional Presentation (in the community?) Q6 Presenting Yourself to the Job Market Examination O/P2 Oral/Practical Examination 2 O/P3 Oral/Practical Examiner Appendix A: Information for Customizing Modules Appendix B: O/P Examination Appendix C: Appendix C NATA Competencies and Module Finder Appendix D: Master Module Completion File References About the Authors
Kenneth L. Knight, PhD, is professor of athletic training at Brigham Young University, past chair of the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Education Council, former editor in chief of the Journal of Athletic Training, and founding editor of the Athletic Training Education Journal. He has been involved in athletic training education for over 40 years and practiced athletic training for 25 years at the high school, junior college, and collegiate levels. Knight has taught more than 2,500 students. He was inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame in 2001, the Utah Athletic Trainers' Association Hall of Fame in 2003, and the Rocky Mountain Athletic Trainers' Association Hall of Fame in 2005. He was also named a Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer in 2000 by the NATA. Knight received the Sayers "Bud" Miller Outstanding Educator Award in 1995 and the Clancy Medal for Outstanding Research in Athletic Training from the NATA in 1995 and 1997. He also is the author of Cryotherapy: Theory, Technique and Physiology; Cryotherapy in Sport Injury Management; and Therapeutic Modalities: The Art and Science. Kirk Brumels, PhD, is an associate professor of kinesiology at Hope College in Holland, Michigan. He has been a practicing athletic trainer for more than 20 years, including 11 years in the National Football League with the New England Patriots where he was a member of the 1997 NFL Athletic Training Staff of the Year. Brumels serves as a clinical athletic trainer, didactic and clinical instructor, and director of the athletic training education program at Hope College.