AED Maintenance for Athletic Trainers
Athletic trainers play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of their patients, and one critical aspect of this responsibility is the maintenance of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). Regular maintenance of AEDs is essential to ensure they are ready for immediate use in case of sudden cardiac emergencies.
The Pre-Event Medical Meeting
The pre-event medical meeting is an essential component of ensuring safety and preparedness for any athletic event. This gathering, often referred to as a medical time-out, involves key stakeholders such as healthcare professionals, coaches, administrators, and emergency responders, and is designed to review and reinforce the emergency action plan (EAP)…
How to Have a Conversation with a Parent about their Injured Child
We’ve all been there or we’ve heard the stories– A kid goes down and as we’re trying to assist and there’s a parent RIGHT there…and they’re upset. How you react in the next few seconds will impact the rest of the afternoon. Here are some tips on How to Have…
Why did we partner with the CAATE?
There is an old proverb that goes, “The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” Our new partnership with the CAATE exemplifies this sentiment and our commitment to excellence in education and advancing the profession of athletic training. Since we began…