Yvette Ingram, PhD, LAT, ATC Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers’ Society, Inc. President

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Athletic Training Student Aides Policies and Procedures This document has been approved by the Executive Board of the Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers’ Society and is intended to be a firm statement as to how these students can be used. If you have any questions about its content, please contact the President at [email protected]

Athletic Training Student Aides Description and Guidelines

The role of the secondary school Athletic Training Student Aide (ATSA) is to recognize an emergency situation, to perform the necessary Acceptable Services and Duties, and to refrain from the Unacceptable Services and Duties. ATSA must be under the direct visual supervision of a licensed athletic trainer when assisting with any athletic training services. This relationship must be addressed in the Licensed Athletic Trainer’s written protocol and standard operating procedure with their directing physician.

Coaches and school administrators must not allow or expect student aides to act independently with regards to the recognition, evaluation, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries. Additionally, it is paramount that student aides not be expected, asked or permitted to make “return to play” decisions.

Acceptable Services and Duties include but are not limited to the following: 1. Recognize an emergency situation 2. Activate the Emergency Action Plan 3. Apply all CPR/AED and First Aid skills allowed through their certification. Proof and maintenance from an accepted Emergency Cardiac provider, American Heart Association, American Red Cross, American Safety and Health Institute, Emergency Care and Safety institute or the National Safety Council which may include but not are limited to: a. Checking a conscious victim b. Checking an unconscious victim c. Use of resuscitation and bag-valve masks d. Rescue breathing: adult, infant, child e. Conscious/unconscious airway obstruction: adult, child, infant f. Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): adult, child, infant, two-rescuer g. Automated External Defibrillator (AED) h. Head/neck stabilization i. Controlling bleeding j. Wound care k. Splinting l. Care for sudden illness m. Care for heat- and cold-related emergencies

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4. Assist with a previously established stretching program 5. Apply previously established tapings/wrappings, either as a prophylactic or to support an existing injury under the direct supervision of the Licensed Athletic Trainer(LAT) 6. Apply a brace or splint according to a previously established protocol 7. Apply ice 8. Refer the injured patient to the appropriate medical personnel i.e. attending physician(MD/DO), LAT, or Emergency Medical Services 9. Keep a written record/progress note describing any injuries and the care given

Unacceptable Services and Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Interpreting referrals from other healthcare providers. 2. Performing evaluations. 3. Making decisions about treatments, procedures or activities or return to play decisions. 4. Planning patient care. 5. Providing athletic training services during team travel without the direct supervision of a LAT. 6. Any duties reserved for a LAT as indicated by Pennsylvania Acts 123 and 124 (2012).

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Agreement of Understanding of the Athletic Training Student Aides Policies and Procedures

STUDENT/PARENT OR GUARDIAN SECTION

I, , have read the Athletic Training Student Aides Policies and Procedures and understand the information contained within that document. I understand my role and responsibilities as an Athletic Training Student Aide and have discussed the Athletic Training Student Aides Policies and Procedures with my Supervising Athletic Trainer. I have had all of my questions answered to my satisfaction.

Name: Signature Date Name:______Parent/Guardian Signature Date

SUPERVISING LICENSED ATHLETIC TRAINER SECTION

I, , have read the Athletic Training Student Aides and Procedures and understand the information contained within that document. I understand the role and responsibilities of Athletic Training Student Aides and have discussed the Athletic Training Student Aides Policies and Procedures with the Athletic Training Student Aide(s) assigned to me.

Name: Signature Date

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR SECTION

I, , have read the Athletic Training Student Aides and Procedures and understand the information contained within that document. I understand the role and responsibilities of Athletic Training Student Aides and have discussed the Athletic Training Student Aides Policies and Procedures with the Supervising Licensed Athletic Trainer(s) and coaching staff.

Name: Signature Date Revised May 2014

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