AED Legislative Update April 19, 2009

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2009 CATA Symposium Presentations:

Concussion in the New Millennium
Recognition and Evaluation of Concussion
Craniosacral Therapy
Neuropsychological Testing in Concussion
Concussion Management

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NBA Star and Waterbury Native Ryan Gomes Heads to Hartford to Lobby in Support of Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Legislation in Connecticut

Ryan Gomes (center), flanked by Public Health Committee Co-Chairs  Rep. Betsy Ritter (L), and Sen. Jonathan Harris (R)
 

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Political Grasstops

Do you know any state legislators? Do you know somebody who knows somebody who...? Any political contacts you, your friends or family have can be important when legislative issues affecting Athletic Trainers arise. Please complete the CATA 2009 Grasstops form & return it as soon as possible!

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Certified Athletic Trainers

Certified athletic trainers are recognized by the American Medical Association as allied health care providers. Through an advanced educational background, athletic trainers are able to provide the professional care, early evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries, and proper medical referral. Athletic trainers provide quality health care, and educate athletes in prevention of injuries.

The certified athletic trainer specializes in five domains. These domains have been identified as those necessary to function effectively as a certified athletic trainer.

1. Prevention of athletic injuries

2. Recognition, evaluation and immediate care of athletic injuries.

3. Rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries

4. Health care administration

5. Professional development and responsibility