Chapter 1. The Profession of Athletic Training
Evolution of Athletic Training Education
National Athletic Trainers' Association
Board of Certification
Appropriate Terminology
Women in Athletic Training
Ethnic Minorities in Athletic Training
Summary
Learning Aids
Chapter 2. Principles of Management
Foundations of Management
Three Management Roles
Improving Managerial Effectiveness
Summary
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Chapter 3. Program Management
Vision Statements
Mission Statements
Planning
Meeting and Conferences
Program Evaluation
Summary
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Chapter 4. Human Resource Management
Factors Related to the Sports Medicine Organization
Staff Selection
Personnel Deployment
Staff Supervision
Performance Evaluation
Fair Labor Standards Act and Athletic Training
Work-Life Balance
Summary
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Chapter 5. Financial Resource Management
Budgeting
Purchasing Supplies, Equipment, and Services
Inventory Management
Summary
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Chapter 6. Facility Design and Planning
Conceptual Development
Elements of Sports Medicine Facility Design
Summary
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Chapter 7. Information Management
Why Document?
Two Kinds of Information
Summary
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Chapter 8. Revenue for Health Care Services
Insurance Systems
Third-Party Reimbursement
Claims Processing
Purchasing Insurance Services
Revenue Models
Summary
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Chapter 9. Ethics in Sports Medicine
Defining Ethics
Relationship Between Legal and Ethical Considerations
The Act of Whistle-Blowing
Practicing Ethically as an Athletic Trainer
Cultural Competence
Summary
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Chapter 10. Legal Considerations in Sports Medicine
Legal Principles
Reducing the Risk of Legal Liability
Strategies for Dealing With Legal Challenges
Summary
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Chapter 11. Professional Advocacy
How Laws Are Made
Athletic Training Legislation
How to Become an Advocate for the Athletic Training Profession
Summary
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Chapter 12. Administration of Clinical Policies and Procedures
Development of a Clinical Policy and Procedure
Supervision
Appropriate Medical Coverage
Camp Coverage
Crisis Intervention Management
Summary
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Chapter 13. Preparticipation Physical Examinations
Why PPEs Are Performed
When PPEs Should Be Conducted
Where and How PPEs Should Be Conducted
What to Evaluate During the PPE
Legal Considerations
Summary
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Chapter 14. Drug Education and Testing
Why Drug Testing Should Be Performed
When Drug Testing Should Be Performed
How Drug Testing Should Be Performed
Pharmacological Policy
Summary
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Chapter 15. Emergency Action Planning
Personnel
Communication Procedures
Venue-Specific Plan
Equipment
Documentation
Special Considerations
Summary
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Appendix A. Health Care Professionals
Appendix B. SWOT Analysis for a Sports Medicine Program
Appendix C. NATA Code of Ethics
Appendix D. Athletic Training: State Regulation, Scope of Practice, Board and Structure, and Regulation
