Athletic Trainer Program
A CAFATP Level 1 trainer can recognize life-threating situations and take action by implementing and performing appropriate emergency care procedures where required, such as first aid and CPR, as well as establish and develop communication patterns involving coaches, physicians, and athletes. A CAFATP level 1 trainer can cover base and regional events independently. When possible a CAFATP level 2 trainer or higher will also be assigned to provide event coverage and mentor the level 1 trainer.
A CAFATP level 2 trainer is confident in their skills and has significant practical experiencing taping various body parts at sporting events. CAFATP trainers interested in becoming a Level 2 trainer should contact their Regional Head Trainer (RHT) to express interest, and ensure their experience is reviewed regularly.
A CAFATP level 3 trainer is confident in their skills, has extensive practical experience taping all body parts at sporting events, and is comfortable and effective in assuming the duties of Event Head Trainer (EHT) for events up to the National level. In addition, level 3 trainers are able and willing to provide coverage for international-level teams and athletes (i.e. CISM) within Canada only. CAFATP trainers interested in becoming a level 3 trainer should contact their Regional Head Trainer (RHT) to express interest, and ensure their experience is reviewed regularly.
A CAFATP level 4 trainer must be a regulated care provider currently registered and in good standing with a provincial regulatory body, such as a physician, physiotherapist, registered massage therapist, nurse, or chiropractor (membership in a professional association is not sufficient). A level 4 trainer is highly competent in the management of acute and chronic athletic injuries using a range of interventions, including in settings with minimal resources and support. Please note that only level 4 trainers may cover international and international CISM events. CAFATP trainers interested in becoming a level 4 trainer should contact their Regional Head Trainer (RHT) to express interest.
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Level 1 Trainer
A CAFATP Level 1 trainer can recognize life-threating situations and take action by implementing and performing appropriate emergency care procedures where required, such as first aid and CPR, as well as establish and develop communication patterns involving coaches, physicians, and athletes. A CAFATP level 1 trainer can cover base and regional events independently. When possible a CAFATP level 2 trainer or higher will also be assigned to provide event coverage and mentor the level 1 trainer.
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Level 2 Trainer
A CAFATP level 2 trainer is confident in their skills and has significant practical experiencing taping various body parts at sporting events. CAFATP trainers interested in becoming a Level 2 trainer should contact their Regional Head Trainer (RHT) to express interest, and ensure their experience is reviewed regularly.
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Level 3 Trainer
A CAFATP level 3 trainer is confident in their skills, has extensive practical experience taping all body parts at sporting events, and is comfortable and effective in assuming the duties of Event Head Trainer (EHT) for events up to the National level. In addition, level 3 trainers are able and willing to provide coverage for international-level teams and athletes (i.e. CISM) within Canada only. CAFATP trainers interested in becoming a level 3 trainer should contact their Regional Head Trainer (RHT) to express interest, and ensure their experience is reviewed regularly.
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Level 4 Trainer
A CAFATP level 4 trainer must be a regulated care provider currently registered and in good standing with a provincial regulatory body, such as a physician, physiotherapist, registered massage therapist, nurse, or chiropractor (membership in a professional association is not sufficient). A level 4 trainer is highly competent in the management of acute and chronic athletic injuries using a range of interventions, including in settings with minimal resources and support. Please note that only level 4 trainers may cover international and international CISM events. CAFATP trainers interested in becoming a level 4 trainer should contact their Regional Head Trainer (RHT) to express interest.
TRAINER ABILITIES & PROGRESSION CRITERIA
| Trainer Level | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event coverage | up to Regional level events | up to National events | up to International events | Up to International events |
Event Head Trainer (EHT) | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Level of Play & Coverage Amounts | 20+ days of coverage at base/regional level under mentorships of level 2/3 trainer within a 4 year period. | Additional 20+ days of coverage at national level within a 5 year period | Current registration with a regulatory body and consistent employment as a regulated care provider within the previous 5 years | |
| Sport Experience | 20+ days of coverage at base/regional level under mentorships of level 2/3 trainer within a 4 year period and coverage in at least 2 sports with 1 being a contact sport (Basketball, Fencing, Grappling, Hockey, Slo-pitch, Soccer, Taekwondo) with experience taping a variety of body parts as recorded in CAFATP log book. | 40+ days of coverage at national level within a 5 year period and coverage in at least 4 sports with 1 being a contact sport (Basketball, Fencing, Grappling, Hockey, Slo-pitch, Soccer, Taekwondo) with experience taping all of body parts as recorded in CAFATP log book. (Not all 4 events have to be at the National level). | Broad experience in the management of acute, sub-acute, and chronic athletic injuries |
QUALIFICATIONS
| Trainer Level | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPR | X | X | X | X |
| AED | X | X | X | X |
| Introduction to CAFATP | X | X | X | X |
| Taping - Level I | X | X | X | X |
| Taping - Level II | n/a | X | X | X |
| Soft Tissue Course | n/a | n/a | X | X |
| Emergency Action Plan | * | * | * | * |
| Making Head Way in Sport | X | X | X | X |
| Safe Sport Training | * | * | * | * |
| Top Fuel for Top Performance | n/a | * | * | * |
| Sport First Responder | n/a | n/a | n/a | X |
* Recommended
