ENS 265 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Athletic Trainer, Occupational Therapist, Multiple Sclerosis
19 Feb 2020
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Athletic trainer (at): renders service/treatment under the direction of or in collaboration with a physician in accordance with their education, training, and state statutes. Need masters degree by 2022 to qualify for bos. Scope of practice: procedures, actions, and processes that a healthcare practitioner is permitted to undertake in keeping with the terms of their professional license. * no distinction in ca = no regulation or licensure required. Occupational therapist (ot): treat injured, ill, or disabled and helps with daily activities. Physical therapist (pt): help ill or injured to improve movement or manage pain. Chronic conditions + illnesses (ex: multiple sclerosis) Recreational therapist (rt): plan/direct/coordinate recreation-based treatment programs for disabled or injured, or those with illnesses. Traditional setting at colleges and secondary schools dealing with athletic population. Requires physical skills and utilizes strength, power, endurance, speed, flexibility, rom, agility, etc. Special populations ex: based on gender, age, etc.
