Administrative Topics in Athletic Training: Concepts to Practice

Administrative Topics in Athletic Training: Concepts to Practice by Harrelson EdD ATC, Gary. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781556427398.

Administrative Topics in Athletic Training: Concepts to Practice is a dynamic text that addresses important administrative issues and procedures as well as fundamental concepts, strategies, and techniques related to the management of all aspects of an athletic training health care delivery system. Unlike traditional organization and administration textbooks, this text delivers a multitude of content focused on classical management theory. Drs. Gary Harrelson, Greg Gardner, and Andrew Winterstein have presented a balance of theory and application in Administrative Topics in Athletic Training: Concepts to Practice, including case studies and scenarios in each chapter to help students realize immediate application of the content. Content areas covered include: • Leadership and management theory and concepts • Risk management and legal issues • Finance • Human Resources • Ethical issues • Athletic Training Administration • Medical records and documentation • Insurance and reimbursement • Organizational skills • Improving organizational performance • Employment issues • Case studies Unique benefits and features include: • Extensive discussion of management theory • Chapters on ethics and risk management • Strong focus on professional development issues • Presentation of unique reimbursement models • Discussion of issues in the educational setting With its valuable information, insightful theoretical concepts, helpful models, and practical case studies, Administrative Topics in Athletic Training: Concepts to Practice is a valuable text for any undergraduate, entry-level, or graduate education program in athletic training.