Context: The use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is increasingly becoming a standard of care for sports medicine and orthopedic physicians. As such, there will be increased demand for athletic trainers to have knowledge and skills in diagnostic ultrasound. Objective: To provide key considerations for integration of diagnostic ultrasound into…

Discusses the concept of productivity improvement which must be studied before selecting an approach. Concepts include increasing efficiency without decreasing quality; using employees to redefine the job; and planning for long-term effort. (JOW)

Describes facilitative training which recognizes that unidirectional imparting of knowledge is a limited view of training, and that involvement, accountability, and feedback are essential elements for effective learning. (Author/JOW)

Discusses the development, distribution, and licensing of training products and services. Looks at legal ramifications; types of protection such as patents, trademarks, and copyrights; the need for a written agreement; license restrictions; and royalties. (JOW)

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, training managers cannot ignore the valuable resource represented by the motivated, talented, qualified applicant who happens to have a disability. (Author/JOW)

Looks at the practice of using employees from other departments as short-term trainers. Advantages include getting fresh ideas and perspectives, having real-life experiences, providing credibility for the training department, and providing links with other departments. The problems are people who do not want or know how to train, lack of knowledge…

Presents information about the preparation of individuals for entry-level positions in organizational training, reviewing training and development programs, essential skills, entry-level roles, and curricular issues. (SK)

Describes Competency Analysis for Trainers (CAT), an instrument that can be used as a basis to describe a trainer's strengths, abilities, and knowledge areas. Subgests CAT as an alternative to traditional certification. (JOW)

Discusses three current prevailing uncertainties in the field of training the trainer: uncertainty as to the cultural foundation for training, uncertainty as to level of responsibility, and uncertainty as to the market for training. (NRJ)

For a workshop to be successful, it must have characteristics such as organization, acceptable pace, well-defined objectives, and adequate facilities. Trainers court disaster if these are not present. Includes symptoms of dysfunctional behavior by participants, causes of this behavior, and strategies to deal with it. (JOW)

Discusses the problem faced by trainers who are "on stage" for eight hours a day. Offers tips to relieve the stress caused by continuous training, including maintaining personal space, taking a lunch break, keeping physically energized, and avoiding burnout when teaching the same thing over and over. (JOW)

Suggests case studies as an appropriate method of presenting training. Defines and describes case studies and offers guidelines for using them in training programs. (JOW)

Looks at the growth of the Internet and its potential uses for trainers. Describes listservs and newsgroups that would be beneficial, the World Wide Web, and lists of resources that are helpful. Discusses the culture of the 'Net and training uses. (JOW)

Training professionals can take advantage of the opportunities that come with the strong, new interest in learning in organizations. But they must be ready to build and to demonstrate their skills as chief training officer candidates. (JOW)

Offers guidelines for determining when and how to recruit subject matter experts (SMEs) and for ensuring that they deliver high quality training. Considers common problems of SMEs, such as giving too much information, conflicts with their job commitments, and stage fright. (JOW)