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of the referring individual the person is in a position to do harm to oneself or
others.
6. Any student-athlete that has not seen improvement in his or her rehabilitation plan
after two weeks of intervention should receive a consult from the Director of
Athletic Training.
7. Any-student athlete who receives a consult by the Director of Athletic Training
should have a progress report conveyed back to the Director.
8. Any student-athlete who has an uncertain acute injury should receive a second
opinion from another ATC prior to any random treatment intervention approach
9. Any student athlete and/or coach who have concerns about the delivery of sports
medicine should be referred to the Director of Athletic Training.
Communication with the Director of Athletic Training can occur via direct contact,
email, phone conversation, phone message, text message, instant messenger, or mailbox.
If the information to be conveyed is of the emergency level, the Director of Athletic
Training should be kept abreast of the situation at all times regardless of time of day.
There should be no reason why such communication as requested in this policy will not
be able to occur.
Staff/Department Communication
PURPOSE: Staff Athletic Trainers should practice communication skills in a manner
that separates him/her from the athlete. Common courtesy is a must. There are times
when an athlete may demonstrate inappropriate behavior. The athletic trainer should not
tolerate this behavior. In the event of a communication problem between the athletic
trainer and the athlete or athletic trainer and the coach, the athletic trainer is expected to
direct the concern to the Director of Athletic Training. Professional language and
mannerisms are to be practiced at all times. Vulgar language by the athletic trainers
and/or athletes is not appropriate in any athletic training facility. These instances should
be handled immediately and in a proper manner. Discipline in the athletic training setting
must be maintained.
The promotion of a positive working environment and supportive personnel is critical to
the success of the Athletic Training Department. As such, negative comments aimed
toward anyone who is associated with the Department of Athletic Training, interacts with
the Department of Athletic Training, or receives care from the Athletic Training Staff
will not be tolerated. Such behavior will warrant a removal from the clinical
environment.
An athletic trainer at UNCW will find himself/herself interacting and communicating
with a variety of individuals for numerous reasons. It is imperative to understand his/her
role as it may differentiate depending upon the person he/she is conversing with. The
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