Athletic Training Room

The Athletic Training Room is located on the lower level of the John Long Center. Sports Medicine services are coordinated by the Head Athletic Trainer with the assistance of the Assistant Athletic Trainer who administer care under the supervision of licensed physicians. These services are available to student-athletes participating in intercollegiate athletics. The staff works in a cooperative effort with Team Physicians and the Student Health Center to meet the needs of the student-athlete. As specialists in the prevention, recognition, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries, it is the responsibility of the Athletic Training staff to ensure the safety of our student-athletes.

Pre-participation Physical Examinations

1. The University of Scranton requires all freshmen and transfer students to undergo a physical examination prior to entrance into the University. The cost of this examination is the responsibility of the student-athlete and may be done by his or her personal physician. The form should be completed and returned to Student Health Services prior to entrance into the University. Physical Examination forms are available through Student Health Services at (570)941-7667.
2. All student-athletes must sign a Medical Information Release which will allow the Athletic Training Staff to obtain a copy of their physical examination from Student Health Services. If a student-athlete does not have a Physical Examination on file at Student Health Services, the Athletic Training staff will coordinate this examination with Student Health Services.
3. Individuals planning to try out for a team must sign a waiver in lieu of a physical exam. If they make the team, this physical exam will be required.
4. Freshman, transfer students, and returning student-athletes must complete a Medical History form. These forms must be completed accurately. Failure to inform the staff of a pre-existing condition or injury will relieve The University of Scranton of any liability relative to this condition. This form will be administered by the Athletic Training staff prior to the first organized practice and all necessary referrals will be made at this time prior to participation in intercollegiate athletics.
5. The final decision regarding participation will be made by the Team Physician and/or the appropriate specialist.

Health Insurance

1. All student-athletes participating in intercollegiate athletics are required to carry medical accident insurance which provides coverage for injuries incurred while participating in the play or practice of intercollegiate sports. Each student-athlete must also complete an Insurance Form with all necessary information (i.e. preauthorizations, HMO's, and PPO's) prior to participation in intercollegiate athletics. It is the student-athlete's responsibility to notify the Athletic Training staff of any change in personal insurance plans. The University of Scranton will not be responsible for expenses incurred if the student-athlete changes insurance plans or drops their personal insurance without notifying the Athletic Training staff.
2. An insurance policy is available through Student Health Services and may be purchased by any student-athlete who does not have proper health insurance.
3. The University operates as an excess insurance carrier for student-athletes. This coverage is secondary to any other collectible medical insurance that the student-athlete has. The student-athlete’s health insurance information must be provided to the individual rendering medical services (i.e. Emergency Room, etc.) to the injured student-athlete. Coverage is limited to injuries incurred during an official, supervised practice or game, and team travel to and from a scheduled event. Illnesses such as common colds, sore throats, respiratory infections, gastrointestinal disorders, and pre-existing conditions are not covered by this policy. Additional coverage is also provided by the NCAA Catastrophic Insurance plan.
4. Any claim for benefits must first be filed with the insurance company providing medical insurance to the student-athlete under his/her own insurance policy or that of a parent or guardian. This would include Blue Cross/Blue Shield, any private accident and health coverage, including union plans, HMO policies, or group policies through the employer of a parent or guardian. If there are any balances due after payment has been made by the student-athlete’s primary insurance, those bills, along with the Explanation of Benefits (EOB), should be submitted to the Head Athletic Trainer. The University and/or its athletic insurance company will consider paying the balance based on usual and customary charges and the student-athlete’s compliance with the INJURY REPORTING PROCEDURES listed below.
5. All special requirements (i.e. HMO or PPO policies, etc.) for the student-athletes’ primary medical insurance must be followed unless prior approval is obtained from the Head Athletic Trainer.
6. The following amendment applies to all student-athletes who began participating in intercollegiate athletics at The University of Scranton after June 1, 2002.
   
   The University's secondary insurance coverage for injuries sustained during an official practice or game includes a $1,000.00 disappearing deductible. All student-athletes/parents are responsible for the $1,000.00 disappearing deductible included in this policy. Other insurance payments, as well as personal payments, can be used to satisfy this deductible which applies to each separate injury. After all claims for benefits have been filed with your medical insurance carrier, any remaining bill may be submitted to the Athletic Training Office along with all Explanation of Benefits (EOB's) and statements/bills indicating previously paid amounts. Once the $1,000.00 deductible has been met, the University's insurance carrier will consider the remaining balance based on usual and customary charges and the student-athlete's compliance with athletic injury procedures.

Injury Reporting Procedures

1. Student-athletes must report all athletic related injuries occurring on The University of Scranton's campus immediately to a staff athletic trainer. All other injuries occurring at any off-campus location, during a practice or game, must be reported prior to any further athletic participation or within two school days. This is necessary in reducing the risk of further injury. The Athletic Training staff will make all necessary referrals to ensure prompt treatment of the injury. Receipt of medical attention from an outside provider (i.e. physician, chiropractor, physical therapist, etc.) without prior approval (except in the case of an emergency) may result in loss of benefits through the University's athletic insurance, . We understand that the individual must be comfortable with their health care specialist. Therefore, student-athletes are permitted to seek outside medical attention for athletic related injuries, but only after prior approval from the Head Athletic Trainer is obtained.
2. Student Health Services is the primary source of care for all illnesses. Illness such as common colds, sore throats, respiratory infections, gastrointestinal disorders, should be reported to the Athletic Training staff prior to athletic participation or within two days of visiting a health care practitioner (i.e. physician, E.R., etc.).
3. In the event of an emergency due to an athletic injury, the athlete should seek immediate medical attention and contact the Athletic Training staff within 2 school days and/or prior to further athletic participation. Remember that the student-athlete's medical insurance must be provided to the E.R. or hospital staff. The University of Scranton should not be listed as the primary insurer.
4. In the absence of a University of Scranton athletic trainer at away contests, the student-athlete must consult with the attending certified athletic trainer from the host school before seeking any immediate medical attention (i.e. Emergency Room) without prior consultation with The University of Scranton’s Athletic Training staff.

Medical Clearance

1. All student-athletes receiving medical attention from a licensed physician (i.e. Emergency Room physician, Family physician, etc.), regardless of injury or illness, must provide the Athletic Training staff with a signed note from the attending physician indicating the specific injury or illness and the athlete’s eligibility for athletic participation. Medical clearance must be obtained prior to the student-athletes’ return to athletic participation.
2. Medical clearance for the student-athlete to return to activity is solely the responsibility of the team physician/attending physician or the certified athletic trainer in the absence of a physician.

Summary:

1. All athletic related injuries must be reported to the Athletic Training staff immediately.
2. An athlete needing to see a physician must obtain prior approval from the Athletic Training staff.
3. Student-athletes should go to the hospital if there is an emergency and a certified athletic trainer is unavailable. Please inform the staff before the return to athletic participation or within 2 school days.
4. All student athletes must have proper medical clearance after visiting a physician regardless of injury/illness (i.e. signed Dr.’s note indicating injury/illness and eligibility for athletic participation.
5. The University’s insurance is secondary to the student-athletes’ personal health insurance.
6. All medical bills and EOB’s for athletic injuries should be submitted A.S.A.P. to the Head Athletic Trainer.

Dental Care

The athletic insurance policy will cover injuries to the mouth and to sound natural teeth incurred while participating in an official practice or game. The use of mouthpieces is strongly recommended in all contact sports, including basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, and wrestling, in order to help reduce the incidence and/or severity of dental and brain injuries. In those sports where mouthpieces are mandatory (i.e. ice hockey, field hockey, and men's & women's lacrosse), the University's insurance company will provide coverage ONLY if the protective device is worn by the student-athlete in accordance with the guidelines set by the manufacturer. Dental care not directly related to an athletic injury shall be the responsibility of the student-athlete.

Medical Forms Necessary Prior to Athletic Participation

1. Physical Examination: Must be completed prior to the student-athlete’s first season of competition.
2. Medical Information Release: Allows the Athletic Training to obtain a copy of the student's physical examination from Student Health Services. Must be completed prior to first season.
3. Insurance Form: Must be completed prior to first season. The student-athlete is responsible for notifying the staff of any changes.
4. Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement: Must be completed prior to first season.
5. Medical History Form: Must be completed prior to first season and each season thereafter.

Training Room Operations

1. The Athletic Training Room is located on the lower level of the John Long Center.
2. Phone number: (570) 941-7473
3. Training Room Hours

   Monday - Sunday: Hours vary according to season and scheduled events
   Games: Open at least 1.5 hours prior to game time
   The certified athletic trainer on duty should be informed of any post-game needs immediately after the game.

4. The Athletic Training room serves all varsity and junior varsity teams. It is not responsible for the medical supervision or rehabilitation of P.E. classes, club sports, or intramural teams. These individuals are permitted to receive first-aid care, primary injury assessments, and recommendations upon request.
5. A file is maintained in the Training Room for each student-athlete. This file contains all necessary medical forms, injury evaluations, and treatment records.

Training Room Rules

1. The Athletic Training staff, including student workers, is committed to providing the student-athletes with the best possible health care. Please treat our staff in a professional, courteous, and respectful manner.
2. No one is permitted in the training room without the supervision or permission of a staff athletic trainer
3. No one may administer treatment to himself/herself or anyone else.
4. No one may take anything from the training room without permission from a staff athletic trainer. If you wish to borrow a cooler, etc., these will be signed out and returned to the training room after use.
5. Put equipment, bags, coats, etc. in the hallway or places provided, not on treatment tables or in the middle of the floor.
6. No profanity, loitering, or tobacco products permitted in the training room.
7. Athletes must shower prior to receiving any treatment.
8. This is a co-ed facility. Proper dress is required.
9. Taping and treatments will be on a "first come, first served" basis. Please arrive early for practice. Treatments or taping should not infringe on practice time.
10. Only student-athletes who are competing in intercollegiate athletics and have a completed physical on file may receive treatment in the training room.
11. It is the student-athlete’s responsibility to report all injuries/illnesses to a staff athletic trainer. The student-athlete will be responsible for all medical bills incurred prior to notifying a staff athletic trainer except in the case of an emergency.
12. It is the student-athlete’s responsibility to wear any required protective equipment such as mouthguards, helmets, and any other pads required by their sport.
13. It is the student-athlete’s responsibility to report all medications to a staff athletic trainer (prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, herbal supplements and/or any diet pills). A positive drug test may result in severe consequences for the student-athlete and his/her team.

Team Coverage

1. It is the coaches' responsibility to inform the Athletic Training staff of practice/game/match/meet schedules. Practice schedules for Monday through Sunday must be received in the Athletic Training office no later than Thursday of the preceding week. Athletic Training coverage may not be provided for schedule changes made after this time. Coverage will be at the discretion of the Athletic Training staff and possible only if prior arrangements are made. Games/matches/meets affected by inclement weather are the exception.
2. A certified athletic trainer will be on site or available by direct communications (i.e. phone) during all practice sessions. In the absence of a certified athletic trainer, all coaches should be informed of the Emergency Action Plan.
3. A certified athletic trainer will be on site for all designated home games.
4. A certified athletic trainer will travel with teams whenever possible.
5. If a certified athletic trainer is not traveling with your team, the Athletic Training staff will inform the host institution of this and any special needs your team requires. If any student-athletes wish to receive pre-game treatment (i.e. hot pack, E-stim, etc.) at an away contest, they must bring a signed note from a certified athletic trainer or they cannot be guaranteed treatment.
6. Teams not traveling with an athletic trainer will be supplied with a medical kit which must be taken should they desire any medical attention from the host institution (i.e. taping, etc.). All medical kits should be returned to the training room after each game unless indicated otherwise. In the event of an injury, please consult the host certified athletic trainer. This is imperative should the student-athlete wish to seek immediate medical attention (i.e. Emergency Room). Please refer to Injury Reporting Procedures for further clarification.
7. All water coolers, water bottles, etc. utilized in the absence of an athletic trainer should be signed out and returned to the training room or the designated area after each session.

Treatment Procedures

1. All student-athletes are expected to sign in the treatment log (name and sport) prior to receiving any treatment, tape, etc.
2. The injured student-athlete is expected to come to the training room daily for treatment consisting of various modalities and exercises. Treatments and rehabilitation exercises are to be continued until the student-athlete has been instructed to discontinue them.
3. Treatments should not infringe on practice time. Injured athletes may be treated during practice times if they are not participating.
4. Student-athletes receiving extended or daily treatments are expected to set up treatment times with a certified athletic trainer. Student-athletes may be expected to receive treatment 2-3 times a day in order to return to competition as quickly and safely as possible. Those who miss scheduled appointments may not receive treatment.
5. The training room operates on a "first come, first served" basis. The only exception is to those student-athletes who have games.
6. In-season student-athletes have priority to treatment.
7. Coaches will be informed of their student-athlete’s condition and are encouraged to call or visit the training room with any questions. Coaches are also requested to reinforce the need for student-athletes to attend treatment sessions.

EMERGENCY PHONE #’S

Athletic Training Room:	941-7473
Paul Cutrufello, Head AT:	941-7473 (Office)	868-8581 (Home)	510-1392 (Cell)
Tesse Smole, Assistant ATC	941-7473 (Office)	487-1499 (Home)
University Public Safety    (For on-campus emergency):	941-7777
For off-campus emergency:	911

NCAA Banned-Drug Classes, 1999-00

The NCAA list of banned drug classes is subject to change by the NCAA Executive Committee. Contact NCAA education services or www.ncaa.org for the current list. The term "related substances" comprises substances that are included in the class by their pharmacological action and/or chemical structure. No substance belonging to the prohibited class may be used, regardless of whether it is specifically listed as an example.

Bylaw 31.2.3.1 Banned Drugs

The following is the list of banned-drug classes:

Nutritional Ergogenic Aids

The University of Scranton’s Athletic Department neither condones or encourages the use of nutritional ergogenic aids designed to improve performance or promote weight loss. These drugs may be harmful to the health or performance of the student-athlete. These substances are not subject to the strict regulations set by the United States Food and Drug Administration, therefore, contents of many of these compounds are not represented accurately on the list of ingredients and may contain impurities or banned substances which may cause a student-athlete to test positive during a drug test (NCAA Sports Medicine Handbook, 1999). It is every student-athletes responsibility to report all medications (prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, herbal supplements and/or any diet pills) to the Athletic Training staff.

Impaired Student-Athlete

Medical exclusion of an impaired student from an athletics program should occur only when the impairment presents a significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of the individual and/or other participants that cannot be eliminated or reduced by reasonable accommodations. Before allowing any impaired student-athlete to participate in an athletics program, it is recommended that an institution require joint approval from the physician most familiar with the impaired student-athlete’s condition, the team physician, and an appropriate official of the institution, plus the parent(s) (NCAA Sports Medicine Handbook, 1999).

Medical Disqualification of the Student-Athlete

The team physician has the final responsibility to determine when a student-athlete is removed or withheld from participation due to an injury, an illness or pregnancy. In addition, clearance for that individual to return to activity is solely the responsibility of the team physician or that physician’s designated representative (NCAA Sports Medicine Handbook, 1999). In all applicable cases, physicians with expertise in the medical condition will be consulted. In the absence of a team physician at an athletic contest, the certified athletic trainer is responsible for determining the clearance of all injured student-athletes.

Skin Infections

Open wounds and infectious skin conditions that cannot be adequately protected should be considered cause for medical disqualification from practice or competition (NCAA Sports Medicine Handbook, 1999).

Lightning Safety

As a minimum, National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) staff strongly recommend that by the time the flash-to-bang count reaches 30 seconds (30 seconds between seeing the flash and hearing the bang), all individuals should have left the athletics site and reached a safe structure or location. Athletic events may need to be terminated. The NSSL recommends that everyone should ideally wait at least 30 minutes after the last flash of lightning or sound of thunder before returning to the field or activity.

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