ATTR 121 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: American Red Cross
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Ats must be knowledgeable in strength training, flex, and cardio. Monitoring the playing surface and weather conditions- lightening, or humidity checks, grounds crews. An at must be knowledgeable about the equipment and how it fits, and is to be worn to prevent injury- equipment managers. Education is the best tool for prevention, if u are education your athletes on the best ways to condition and be healthy then the risk of injuries lessens. Emergency care & first aid, rehab and reconditioning. All atcs are required to be cpr, aed & first aid certified. Atc must be prepared to care for all injuries. Creates rehab plan(s) specific injury or sport specific. Gradually progress patient from initial injury to safe, functional return to play. An at must be prepared and know what to do in each situation. Ats see all kinds of injuries and illnesses and then, if out of scope must know who to refer to.
