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Orientation Process for Newly Credentialed Athletic Trainers in the Transition to Practice
Ashley B Thrasher1, Stacy E Walker2
1School of Health Sciences, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC.
Journal of Athletic Training
|February 22, 2018
Summary
Newly credentialed athletic trainers (ATs) experience varied orientation tactics based on their practice setting. Simulating emergency action plans and meeting staff were most useful for ATs
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Athletic Training
- Professional Socialization
Background:
- Orientation is crucial for socialization and transition to practice for athletic trainers (ATs).
- The specific orientation processes for newly credentialed ATs remain largely undocumented.
- Understanding these processes is vital for effective professional integration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate and describe the orientation tactics employed for newly credentialed ATs.
- To assess the perceived usefulness of various orientation tactics by ATs.
- To identify factors influencing the orientation process.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study utilizing an online survey.
- Survey data collected from 332 newly credentialed ATs (18% response rate) certified between January and September 2013.
- Analysis included descriptive statistics, Mann-Whitney U, and Kruskal-Wallis tests to evaluate orientation tactics and their usefulness.
Main Results:
- The most common orientation tactics included meeting supervisors (82.9%) and staff (79.9%), and learning responsibilities (76.2%).
- Least common tactics were emergency action plan simulation (19.8%) and preceptor development (21.3%).
- Emergency action plan simulation (3.45/4.0) and meeting staff (3.44/4.0) were rated as most useful. Greater exposure to tactics correlated with better role preparedness (P < .001).
Conclusions:
- Newly credentialed ATs utilize a range of orientation tactics during their transition to practice.
- Significant variability exists in orientation practices, often influenced by the specific employment setting.
- Standardizing effective orientation strategies could enhance ATs' preparedness and integration.
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