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What is Athletic Training
Athletic Training encompasses the prevention, examination, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of emergency, acute, or chronic injuries and medical conditions. Athletic Training is recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA), Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as an allied health care profession.
Athletic trainers provide medical services to all types of patients, not just athletes participating in sports, and can work in a variety of job settings. For more information on the educational background of athletic trainers please visit: www.nata.org/about/athletic-training/education-overview
For more information on the skills and services of athletics trainers visit: www.nata.org/sites/default/files/guide_to_athletic_training_services.pdf
Athletic trainers provide medical services to all types of patients, not just athletes participating in sports, and can work in a variety of job settings. For more information on the educational background of athletic trainers please visit: www.nata.org/about/athletic-training/education-overview
For more information on the skills and services of athletics trainers visit: www.nata.org/sites/default/files/guide_to_athletic_training_services.pdf
Emergency Action Plans (EAP)
An Emergency Action Plan (EAP) serves as a blueprint for athletic trainers and other emergency personnel to follow in the event of a life threatening injury. It is recommended by the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) that each institution or organization hosting athletics have an comprehensive, written EAP in place.
Further information regarding the components of an EAP can be found in the "National Athletic Trainers' Association Position Statement: Emergency Planning in Athletics" www.nata.org/sites/default/files/emergencyplanninginathletics.pdf
To assist athletic trainers and organizations sponsoring athletic competition, the MTATA Secondary Schools Committee with the Montana High School Association Sports Medicine Advisory Committee has created a venue specific EAP template based on recommendations from the Korey Stringer Institute and the NATA 2012 Position Statement “Emergency Planning in Athletics.” This document is required to be filled out for every athletic venue in each MHSA member high school as of fall 2024.
EAP Template: mhsa_smac-venuespecificeap_11.1.23_updates__1_.docx
Further information regarding the components of an EAP can be found in the "National Athletic Trainers' Association Position Statement: Emergency Planning in Athletics" www.nata.org/sites/default/files/emergencyplanninginathletics.pdf
To assist athletic trainers and organizations sponsoring athletic competition, the MTATA Secondary Schools Committee with the Montana High School Association Sports Medicine Advisory Committee has created a venue specific EAP template based on recommendations from the Korey Stringer Institute and the NATA 2012 Position Statement “Emergency Planning in Athletics.” This document is required to be filled out for every athletic venue in each MHSA member high school as of fall 2024.
EAP Template: mhsa_smac-venuespecificeap_11.1.23_updates__1_.docx
Concussions
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the body or head causing the brain to move rapidly inside the skull. This movement of the brain within the skull can cause damage to brain cells and chemical changes in the brain. Most concussion are not life-threatening injuries, and are often described by medical providers as "mild" brain injuries. Even so, the identification and proper treatment of concussion is essential.
The State of Montana passed concussion legislation to protect youth athletes in 2017. Montana House Bill No. 487: leg.mt.gov/bills/2017/hb0499/HB0487_x.pdf
For further information on concussions please view:
-Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Heads Up: www.cdc.gov/headsup/index.html
-"National Athletic Trainers' Association Position Statement: Management of Sport Concussion" natajournals.org/doi/pdf/10.4085/1062-6050-49.1.07
-Consensus statement on concussion in sport - the 5th international conference on concussion." bjsm.bmj.com/content/bjsports/early/2017/04/26/bjsports-2017-097699.full.pdf
The State of Montana passed concussion legislation to protect youth athletes in 2017. Montana House Bill No. 487: leg.mt.gov/bills/2017/hb0499/HB0487_x.pdf
For further information on concussions please view:
-Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Heads Up: www.cdc.gov/headsup/index.html
-"National Athletic Trainers' Association Position Statement: Management of Sport Concussion" natajournals.org/doi/pdf/10.4085/1062-6050-49.1.07
-Consensus statement on concussion in sport - the 5th international conference on concussion." bjsm.bmj.com/content/bjsports/early/2017/04/26/bjsports-2017-097699.full.pdf
Sudden Cardiac Arrest
"According to the CDC, nearly 300,000 sudden cardiac arrests occur outside of hospitals each year in the United States alone. While the risk of sudden cardiac arrest in young people is very small, the impacts can be catastrophic. While the causes of sudden cardiac death in athletes/patients may not be consistent, about 2/3 of the time they are due to a heart abnormality." - NATA
For more information of preparing for Sudden Cardiac Arrest please view the NATA resources for preventing sudden death www.nata.org/practice-patient-care/health-issues/sudden-cardiac-arrest
For more information of preparing for Sudden Cardiac Arrest please view the NATA resources for preventing sudden death www.nata.org/practice-patient-care/health-issues/sudden-cardiac-arrest
Heat Illness
Heat Illness can take many different forms including exercise-associated muscle cramps, heat syncope, heat exhaustion, exertional heat injury, and exertional heat stroke. Preventative strategies and proper recognition and treatment of heat illnesses in strongly advocated.
More information on heat illness and treatment can be found in "National Athletic Trainers' Association Position Statement: Exertional Heat Illness" natajournals.org/doi/pdf/10.4085/1062-6050-50.9.07 and at www.atyourownrisk.org/heat-illness/
More information on heat illness and treatment can be found in "National Athletic Trainers' Association Position Statement: Exertional Heat Illness" natajournals.org/doi/pdf/10.4085/1062-6050-50.9.07 and at www.atyourownrisk.org/heat-illness/
Lightning Safety
"According to the CDC, lightning strikes the Earth more than 8 million times per day. NOAA reports that from 2004-2013, 33 people were killed and 234 injured due to lightning. " -NATA
Proper preparation for lightning storms is essential for preventing serious injury. Further information in regards to properly planning and managing lightning storms can be found at www.nata.org/practice-patient-care/health-issues/lightning-safety
Proper preparation for lightning storms is essential for preventing serious injury. Further information in regards to properly planning and managing lightning storms can be found at www.nata.org/practice-patient-care/health-issues/lightning-safety
MTATA Content
MTATA By Laws
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MTATA Policies and Procedures
MTATA Secondary Schools Committee's Statement on LAT Coverage for Montana High School Association (MHSA) Events
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