Professional Ethics in Athletic Training: A Comprehensive Guide

Authored by esteemed experts Gretchen A. Schlabach and Kimberly S. Peer, Professional Ethics in Athletic Training: Practicing and Leading With Integrity, Second Edition is a vital textbook for athletic training students, educators, and practitioners. This essential resource provides a framework for understanding and applying ethical principles across the career span of an athletic training professional.

Developing Integrity in Athletic Training Careers

The importance of practicing and leading with integrity is stressed throughout this comprehensive guide. Schlabach and Peer explore crucial issues related to cultural competence, professional behavior, ethical leadership, and decision-making skills that transcend the athletic training profession.

Framework for Ethical Analysis and Awareness

Each chapter is accompanied by practical frameworks that facilitate analysis and awareness of legal statutes, ethical principles, regulatory practice acts, and professional practice standards. These frameworks encourage responsible reasoning and conduct, helping readers develop a deeper understanding of the ethical aspects of athletic training.

Real-World Connections and Applications

Contemporary journal articles are included in every chapter, enabling readers to make connections between theoretical content and real-world clinical practice. Assessment tools, sample models for ethical decision making, and writing about moral issues are also provided to support practical application.

Teaching Ethics in Athletic Training Education

Instructors will appreciate the comprehensive instructor’s materials, which include nearly 50 cases to promote critical thinking and learning activities for each chapter. Additional teaching resources are available at www.efacultylounge.com, providing educators with a robust toolkit for teaching ethics in athletic training education.

Comprehensive Coverage for All Levels

Covering all levels of ethical practice, from entry-level students to experienced athletic trainers, Professional Ethics in Athletic Training synthesizes and integrates ethical theory and practical application. This indispensable guide is essential for anyone who practices and leads with integrity in the athletic training profession.