table of contents - UWA Athletic Training & Sports Medicine Center

• Athletic training students should use only those modalities with which they are familiar and competent.Modalities should be used under the direct supervision of a precpetor.• Standard treatment practices should be followed, do not vary from standard practices without discussion andapproval of the preceptor.• If there is any doubt as to how to proceed with treatment always be as conservative as possible.• This is not a self-service organization, an athlete must be treated by an athletic trainer; athletes are notpermitted to initiate their own treatments.• All athletic trainers should supervise the treatments of their athletes/patients.• Always briefly evaluate the patient’s progress before and after each treatment. Don't get caught up in a routine.Daily re-evaluation of the patient is important to their treatment/rehabilitation.RehabilitationRehabilitation is required for all injured athletes. Never return an athlete to competition or practice that has notrehabilitated and exhibited satisfactory functional capacity. In practically every case, all injured athletes shouldbegin a rehabilitation program on the first day of injury. The team physicians, physical therapists, and staff athletictrainers design an athlete’s rehabilitation program. There are certain standards of rehabilitation designed for specificinjuries, which should be followed by the athletic training students unless exceptions are discussed with the staffathletic trainer or team physician. Do not experiment without prior approval.The rehabilitation session is recorded on the daily treatment log, the personal rehabilitation log and on Viavture.Specific comments are made on the personal rehabilitation log, as are any changes in the program or the athlete’sstatus.It is vital that rehabilitation progress be monitored exactly. Take measurements often and accurately, recordyour findings and consult with others on the staff. Never proceed without a firm evaluation of the previous step.MedicationAll members of the athletic training staff are directed by the team physician to administer only over-the-counter(OTC) medication. This includes Tylenol, Bufferin, Sin-U-Tab, Aspirin, Chloraseptic, Mylanta, Maalox, Alka-Seltzer +, Emetrol, etc. The University purchases these medications for use only by our varsity athletes. AllOTC medications that are administered to any athlete at UWA should be logged appropriately in the drug logbook located in the medicine cabinet.Never administer medication without first determining the need of the athlete, any allergies, and if any othermedication is being taken. If any question regarding the use or mixing of medication arises, consult the PDR in theathletic training facility or the team physician. Also, no more than a one dose supply should be administered at anytime. All drugs administered should be documented in the drug logbook.Any medications other than the OTC’s are to be dispensed or administered by the team physicians orpharmacists. Prescription medications are to be handled only by the team physicians or pharmacists and the athleteto whom they are prescribed. Any question regarding medications should be directed to the team physicians, staffathletic trainers, pharmacists, or the PDR. Do not guess.All athletes who require prescription medicine are to obtain a prescription signed by the team physician. He willwrite the sport of the athlete on the prescription. The Head Athletic Trainer or Director of Athletic Training &Sports Medicine must then sign their approval on the prescription. This prescription is to be filled at The Drug Storeonly. The prescription will be charged to the athletic department only if the team physician has written the sport onit and if the staff athletic trainer approves it in writing.Staff MeetingsThe athletic training staff will usually meet at a time to be designated once a month for the purpose of discussingupcoming activities, games, duties, or problems. All athletic training students are expected to attend and be preparedto take notes and answer pertinent questions. Whenever possible, questions, ideas, or problems concerning the staffshould be aired at meetings. Unscheduled staff meetings may be called by the staff athletic trainers and should beattended like scheduled meetings. All meetings will be posted at least 24 hours in advance.GrievancesOn any staff larger than one person there are bound to be some interpersonal problems at some point. Theseproblems can and should be handled quietly and efficiently with little disruption of routine. They should be handledin the office and not during treatment or rehabilitation. All that is required is some maturity and patience.26