Revised 8/1/98
| HOME EVENTS | AWAY EVENTS | MISCELLANEOUS |
| Return to Appendices | Return to Handbook | Return to SAT Page |
The following procedures are to be carried out by an appropriately trained student athletic trainer (or Certified Athletic Trainer when present), or in the event no student is assigned to a specific team/event or present, the head coach will designate someone to perform the duties listed below.
1. MEDICAL EMERGENCIES (breathing cessation, severe bleeding, concussion with loss of consciousness, suspected neck or spinal injury, fracture, dislocation, eye or face injury, heat related illness, any other injury or illness resulting in poor vital signs such as decreased blood pressure, weak pulse, or signs of shock).
a. Follow the Emergency Action Principles and provide appropriate care.
b. Call 911 to request EMS and notify Campus Safety at 3256. Notify both as to the specific location of the injured and any additional assistance needed.
c. Monitor vital signs.
d. Calm and reassure the athlete.
e. Notify a Certified Athletic Trainer as soon as possible.
f. Complete an Injury/Illness Report and Medical Referral Form.
g. Provide follow-up care as necessary.
2. NON-EMERGENCIES: (sprains, strains, concussion [with no loss of consciousness], illness, abrasions, minor cuts, contusions, etc.).
a. Provide appropriate first aid care.
b. Notify Certified Athletic Trainer.
c. Send the athlete to the Health Center or Hospital if unable to contact a Certified Athletic Trainer and unsure of the severity of the injury.
d. Complete an Injury/Illness Report and Medical Referral Form as necessary.
e. Provide follow-up care as necessary.
3. NOTE: When a team/program practices or hosts contests AT “HOME” SITES which are LOCATED OFF-CAMPUS (e.g. tennis, softball) the same guidelines as outlined above should be followed. It is imperative that the student athletic trainer and the head coach locate the nearest accessible telephone on-site prior to beginning the practice or contest. In cases of medical emergencies, dial 911 to summon EMS personnel. Also notify campus safety. If injury appears to be a non-emergency, make arrangements to have the athlete transported back to the athletic training room for further assessment and treatment as soon as possible but provide necessary first aid immediately on-site.
1. MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
a. Follow the Emergency Action Principles and provide appropriate care.
b. Ask for the host Certified Athletic Trainer and follow the host institution's Emergency Procedures.
c. If athlete must be transported to an emergency facility, find out what facility they will be going to and then make arrangements with the Azusa Pacific head coach to pick up the athlete after the contest ends.
d. Do not travel to the emergency facility with the athlete. Staying with the rest of the team is the priority. In the event that more than one student athletic trainer travels with the team it is permissible for one of the students to accompany the injured athlete to the emergency facility if requested by the athlete or head coach.
e. Notify a Certified Athletic Trainer at Azusa Pacific University as soon as possible. The Certified Athletic Trainer should also notify campus safety if help is needed in notifying specific individuals concerning the injury/illness. The direct line to Campus Safety is 626- 815-3805. The Health Center should also be notified within 24 hours.
f. Complete an Injury/Illness Report and Medical Referral Form as necessary.
2. NON-EMERGENCIES (able to return to Azusa Pacific without immediate medical care)
a. Provide appropriate first aid care.
b. Return to Azusa Pacific and follow non-emergency management protocols established for home events.
c. Notify a Certified Athletic Trainer at Azusa Pacific upon returning.
d. Complete Injury/Illness Report.
1. In the event of hospitalization or surgery, the student-athlete’s parent(s) or guardian(s) will be notified by hospital personnel or an Azusa Pacific University Certified Athletic Trainer if necessary and appropriate. Medical confidentiality will and must be maintained in all cases.
2. Athletes should not report to the Health Center without first attempting to consulting the assigned student athletic trainer or Certified Athletic Trainer and obtaining a referral form.
3. Athletes who have been referred to the Health Center or team physician will not be allowed to return to participation until appropriate clearance has been given by the attending health care provider.