Chapter 1 - Athletic Training as a Profession

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  1. 2. A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the female reproductive system.
  2. 9. An acknowledgment by an organization or certification board stating that a person possesses specific skills and competencies.
  3. 10. A physician who deals with problems of the urinary tract such as painful urination.
  4. 11. A physician who specializes in determining the substances to which a person is allergic and treating such allergies.
  5. 12. A person who administers massage for therapeutic purposes.
  6. 15. A national organization that certifies people in first aid and CPR. The American Red Cross also sponsors services such as disaster relief for communities throughout the world.
  7. 18. A way of life where professionals such as athletic trainers find time to enjoy both work and personal life activities to prevent burnout.
  8. 20. (registered) A specialist concerned with the dietary needs of people.
  9. 21. Electromagnetic waves used to make a picture to aid in diagnosing injuries to bones and joints.
  10. 22. The process or means of getting a person back to his normal level of function following an injury or illness.
  11. 23. A credential awarded by the Board of Certification (BOC) after a person has met the AT education requirements and passed the BOC national examination.
  12. 24. A state act that specifies who is allowed to practice athletic training and what duties they are allowed to perform.
  13. 25. The study of human movement.
  14. 29. An allied medical professional who specializes in rehabilitation of orthopedic and nonorthopedic conditions.
  15. 30. An allied medical professional who works directly under the supervision of a physician and conducts examinations, orders diagnostic tests, writes prescriptions, and diagnoses and treats injuries and illnesses.
  16. 31. The medical authority of the sports medicine team whose role is to work with the AT to oversee the entire sports medicine team.
  17. 32. A professional who works with athletes who may need help with goal setting, anxiety, frustration, self-esteem, or family issues.
  18. 34. A physician with specialized knowledge of the cardiovascular system.
  19. 35. A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the nervous system.
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  1. 1. A medical specialist who treats primarily teeth and gums.
  2. 3. A person who works with athletes to ensure that each is in shape to meet the demands of athletic competition.
  3. 4. The step of contacting state authorities before acting in the capacity of an AT. It is required by law in some states.
  4. 5. Someone who is certified to treat and transport people who are ill or injured.
  5. 6. The national organization that examines and certifies athletic trainers so they can practice as ATs.
  6. 7. A person who measures, modifies, and adapts a work environment to prevent injuries.
  7. 8. Getting the athlete back into shape for athletic participation.
  8. 13. A specialist in the medical treatment of children.
  9. 14. Medical personnel who treats mainly musculoskeletal disorders and restores normal function by manipulating bones, specifically at the spinal column.
  10. 16. A condition in which a person has a low tolerance for pollen, ragweed, dogs, cats, specific foods, and so on. These often trigger an allergic reaction, typically a sudden runny nose; congestion; red, itchy eyes; and sneezing.
  11. 17. A specialist in foot disorders.
  12. 19. The person responsible for assigning and fitting appropriate playing equipment to athletes.
  13. 26. A physician who deals primarily with conditions and injuries of the musculoskeletal system.
  14. 27. The professional association that recognizes ATs as its primary members and establishes codes of professional conduct.
  15. 28. The study of the movement of living creatures.
  16. 33. Uses radio waves and a magnetic field to make a picture of the body.