Policies and Procedures Athletic Training Program Weber State University
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Policies and Procedures Athletic Training Program Weber State University Contents ADMINISTRATION ..............................................................................................................................2 Policy 1.0 Purpose of the WSU Athletic Training Program ....................................................................2 Policy 2.0 Personnel .................................................................................................................................2 Policy 3.0 Relationships ..........................................................................................................................3 Policy 4.0 Athletic Training Room at WSU ............................................................................................4 Policy 5.0 Emergencies ............................................................................................................................5 Policy 6.0 Health Services .....................................................................................................................21 Policy 7.0 Physical Examinations ..........................................................................................................22 Policy 8.0 Dispensing of Medications ...................................................................................................22 Policy 9.0 Lightning Safety ...................................................................................................................22 Policy 10.0 Drug Abuse Prevention and Education ................................................................................23 MEDICAL ISSUES ..............................................................................................................................27 Policy 1.0 Medical Disqualification of Student Athletes .......................................................................27 Policy 2.0 Heat illness ............................................................................................................................27 Policy 3.0 Eating Disorders ...................................................................................................................28 Policy 4.0 Local Anesthetics ..................................................................................................................28 Policy 5.0 Injectable Corticosteroids .....................................................................................................28 Policy 6.0 Concussion or Mild Traumatic Brain Injury ........................................................................29 Policy 7.0 Diabetes ................................................................................................................................33 Policy 8.0 Athletic Injury Procedures ....................................................................................................34 Policy 9.0 Athletic Injury Rehabilitation Procedures ............................................................................35 -1- ADMINISTRATION Forward This section has been compiled to inform all those interested of policies and procedures of the Weber State University Athletic Training Program. Its intent is to ensure efficient operation of the athletic training program, thus to provide better care for Weber State University student athletes. Policy 1.0 Purpose of the WSU Athletic Training Program The Athletic Training Program at WSU is primarily responsible for the delivery of health care to all student athletes participating in Weber State University Intercollegiate Athletic Programs. This health care includes prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and illness sustained during organized weight lifting, conditioning, practices or games. Policy 2.0 Personnel The athletic training staff consists of a Head Athletic Trainer, assistant athletic trainers, team physicians, physical therapists, and consulting medical specialists. The medical care for any student athlete is coordinated primarily by the team physicians and team Athletic Trainer. 2.1 Team Physician 2.1.1 Team Physician Definition The team physician must have an unrestricted medical license and be an MD or DO who is responsible for treating and coordinating the medical care of student athletes at Weber State University. The principal responsibility of the team physician is to provide for the well-being of individual student athletes - enabling each to realize his/her full potential. The team physician should possess special proficiency in the care of musculoskeletal injuries and medical conditions encountered in sports. The team physician also must actively integrate medical expertise with other healthcare providers, including medical specialists, athletic trainers, and allied health professionals. The team physician must ultimately assume responsibility within the team structure for making medical decisions that affect the student athlete's safe participation. 2.1.2 Qualifications of a Team Physician The primary concern of the team physician is to provide the best medical care for student athletes at Weber State University. To this end, the following qualifications are necessary for team physicians at WSU: · Have an MD or DO in good standing, with an unrestricted license to practice medicine · Possess a fundamental knowledge of emergency care regarding sporting events · Be trained in CPR · Have a working knowledge of trauma, musculoskeletal injuries, and medical conditions affecting the student athlete · Maintain Liability insurance In addition, it is desirable for team physicians to have clinical training/experience and administrative skills in some or all of the following: · Specialty Board certification · Continuing medical education in sports medicine · Formal training in sports medicine (fellowship training, board recognized subspecialty in sports medicine [formerly known as a certificate of added qualification in sports medicine]) · Additional training in sports medicine · Fifty percent or more of practice involving sports medicine · Membership and participation in a sports medicine society · Involvement in teaching, research and publications relating to sports medicine -2- · Training in advanced cardiac life support · Knowledge of medical/legal, disability, and workers' compensation issues · Media skills training · Knowledge of the NCAA rules and regulations concerning medical care · Familiar with the NCAA banned substance list 2.1.3 Duties of a Team Physician The team physician must be willing to commit the necessary time and effort to provide care to the student athlete and team. In addition, the team physician must develop and maintain a current, appropriate knowledge base of the sport(s) for which he/she is accepting responsibility. The duties for which the team physician has ultimate responsibility include the following: Medical management of the student athlete · Coordinate pre-participation screening, examination, and evaluation · Manage injuries on the field · Provide for medical management of injury and illness · Coordinate rehabilitation and return to participation · Provide for proper preparation for safe return to participation after an illness or injury · Integrate medical expertise with other health care providers, including medical specialists, athletic trainers and allied health professionals 2.1.4 Education of a Team Physician Ongoing education pertinent to the team physician is essential. Currently, there are several state, regional and national stand- alone courses for team physician education. **A list of our Team Physicians and other medical specialists are located in Policy 5.2** 2.2 Consulting Medical Specialists The Weber State University athletic training program will utilize licensed allied health professionals whenever deemed necessary. (Chiropractor, Massage Therapist, ...) 2.3 Physical Therapist The athletic training program houses a physical therapy office consisting of one physical therapist and assistant(s) as needed. The physical therapy offices is directed by the head athletic trainer. The working relationship with this office includes the following. 2.3.1 Weber State student athletes within the athletics department have first priority to patient scheduling with the PT. 2.3.2 Physical therapy visits will be by referral only by a Team Physician or Certified Athletic Trainer. 2.3.3 The PT will meet at least weekly with the head athletic trainer and staff to communicate and coordinate rehabilitation efforts. 2.3.4 The PT will schedule “outside” patients to fill time slots not occupied by Weber State Student athletes. 2.4 Certified Athletic Trainers The athletic training program is directed by the Head Athletic Trainer with the aid of the assistant athletic trainers and certified graduate students. The staff athletic trainers have the following duties and responsibilities: 2.4.1 Work with and under the supervision of the team physician. 2.4.2 Cover selected athletic contests. 2.4.3 Administer first aid and basic health care to injured student athletes under the supervision of a physician. 2.4.4 Administer therapeutic modalities under the supervision of a physician. In addition to the staff athletic trainers duties, the Head Athletic Trainer will: 2.4.5 Direct and supervise the daily operation of the athletic training room. 2.4.6 Direct the injury/illness prevention efforts of the Athletic Training Program. 2.4.7 Maintain the budget and the ordering of supplies. 2.4.8 Supervise undergraduate student athletic trainers in