Course: Establishing a Relationship with a Physician

In accordance with Standard 90 of the 2020 CAATE standards, the athletic trainer should be prepared to fulfill their ability to render service under the direction of, or in collaboration with a physician. This requires the athletic trainer to acknowledge the relevance of this statute to their professional practice, understand how to properly implement the behaviors necessary to find a physician and establish a relationship, while simultaneously recognize the needs of their organization and evaluate a proper fit for all parties involved. A successful completion of this course will demonstrate proficient knowledge in area of understanding how to establish a relationship with a physician.