EMBRY-RIDDLE SPORTS MEDICINE

2014-2015 Team Meeting

Staff:

Justin White-Director of Sports Medicine

Steve Samples-Assistant Athletic Trainer

Kelley Harrison-Assistant Athletic Trainer

Anda Udris-Assistant Athletic Trainer

Wacey Mooney-Athletic Training Intern

Matlyn Zimmerman-Athletic Training Intern

Jeremiah Lawson- Strength and Conditioning Intern

Hours:

Athletic Training Room: Generally 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Closed for lunch from 12:00 – 1:00)

Closed Tuesday from 11:00-1:00 for staff meetingMay not be staffed after 3:00 PM due to practice coverage

Weight Room: M-F: 6-9:00AM and 2-7:00PM for Athletics use onlySaturday from 8-11:00 AM for Athletics use onlyOpen to university from 9 AM-2PM M-F and 7-9:00 PM M-Th.Check door for assigned team times

Prescription Form

Team:

Date:

Prescription/OTC Medication Release Authorization I authorize a representative of the Embry-Riddle University Sports Medicine Department, under the supervision and protocol of the Embry-Riddle Intercollegiate Athletics Team Physician, to act as my caretaker and agent to receive, procure, store, and issue any medications, which are prescribed for me. I will take the necessary precautions to keep the non-child-safety resilient blister packs, if applicable, out of the reach of children.

Student Athlete Print Name Date of Birth Student Athlete Signature

SPORTS MEDICINE: Team Prescription/OTC Medication Release Authorization

• Signed to authorize ERAU Sports Med to act as caretaker and administer medications as needed

Each injury will be thoroughly evaluated. Decisions will then be made on treatments or if the injury warrants further evaluation by team physicians.

Athletic trainers are here for your injuries, but not all injuries or soreness require treatment.

Injuries will be thoroughly evaluated, and then a decision will be made on treatments or if the injury warrants further evaluation by our Team Physicians.

All treatments are determined on an individual basis.

ERAU Team Physicians will visit the training room once a week. The Sports Medicine staff will determine if you need to be seen during doctor rounds.

In-season sports will be seen first if their team is practicing during training room rounds.

Due to their other responsibilities, our team physicians may sometimes run late. We ask that you please wait patiently, or you will be asked to leave.

If you come to the Sports Medicine staff with an illness/sickness or non-athletic related injury, a referral will be given for you to go to health services. We will follow the recommendation of health services on your return to sport participation.

If the Sports Medicine staff or Team Physicians recommend that you not participate in athletic activities, you will be held out of participation until clearance is granted by that Team Physician. This is a legal issue and there will be no exceptions!

EXCEPTIONS

ERAU Team Physicians have the final word on clearance to participate.

Athletes may go for a second opinion. The Sports Medicine staff must be contacted prior to the appointment so that proper insurance procedures are followed.

If ERAU Sports Medicine is not contacted prior to seeking a second opinion, all expenses will be at the cost of the athlete, not ERAU Sports Medicine.

After appropriate evaluation, the Sports Medicine staff will decide on the need for scans such as X-Rays and MRIs.

Injuries must be reported to the Sports Medicine staff as soon as possible. This allows us to properly log all information and make decisions regarding your athletic injury.

Athletes with an improper attitude or tone of voice will be asked to leave the Athletic Training Room, and their coach will be notified.

The use of foul language will not be tolerated.

Athletes receiving treatment for injuries or surgery must attend any and all treatment sessions until they are cleared by Team Physicians or Sports Medicine staff.

Athletes that fail to show up or complete their rehabilitation program may be held out of participation in future athletic competitions.

All athletes must shower off before receiving treatment or getting in the hot or cold tub. This is to provide a clean environment for all involved.

Items should not be taken from the Athletic Training room without asking a staff member. Any item taken should be returned and cleaned in a timely manner to its proper location.

Physicals must be completed by ERAU Team Physicians prior to participation in any team activity (practice, event, workout, etc.).

All Sports Medicine Paperwork must be completed and returned by the given date.

No bags, drinks, food, or tobacco in the Athletic Training room.

Dress Code

Athletes must wear proper athletic attire for treatment.

This includes shorts, shirt, and shoes Jeans are not permitted!

Athletes are not permitted to touch the machines during treatments.

You must have a towel to use the ICI weight room.

Sports Medicine does not provide towels.

Nutrition Info Stacey Scrabis- Registered Dietician New Student Athlete Nutrition Meeting

09/18/14 at 7:00 PM in the ICI Center Individual Nutrition Meetings throughout the semester-

sign up with Sports Med Will spend time with each team to discuss nutritional

recommendations based on the sport requirements Cooking demos

Athletes have one (1) week from the date of their last practice or game to inform Sports Medicine staff about any athletic-related injury.

This includes athletes who quit or are dismissed from the team.

After that date, the athlete will be responsible for any and all charges they incur.

Concussion Information NCAA Concussion Fa

ct Sheet Pre-Season Baseline

TestingBESS TestImPACT Testing

Sickle Cell Trait Info NCAA Sickle Cell Trait Fact Sheet All ERAU Student Athletes will be tested for Sickle

Cell Trait, unless proof of prior test results are provided.

If you cannot provide proof of prior test results, you will be tested at your team physical. The cost is $13.00 and it must be paid by check or exact change at the time of the test. You will not be tested unless the $13.00 is provided at the time of the physical!

You will be held from all athletic participation until this testing is complete.

Insurance Quick Facts

All Student Athletes must have primary insurance. Only injuries resulting from participation in athletics will be

covered by ERAU’s secondary policy. Pre-existing conditions, illnesses, and general medical

conditions will not be covered by ERAU Athletics. You cannot waive out of ERAU School Insurance after

your physical date without permission from ERAU Sports Medicine.

If any changes in your insurance occur during the school year, you must let ERAU Sports Medicine know immediately or risk being totally responsible for all medical bills.

Drug Testing

NCAA Drug Testing Video All ERAU Student Athletes will consent to

being drug tested or will forfeit their right to participate in ERAU Athletics.

ERAU uses Drug Free Sport to perform all of our drug tests.

Drug Testing Info Tests performed randomly throughout the year. No more than 24 hours notice will be given. Selection may be based on random selection, a

prior positive test, and/or reasonable suspicion. You must remain in the testing area until a

sample is provided. If you are late or do not show to your assigned

testing time, it counts as a positive test, and the same consequences will apply.

First Positive Test Result Consequences

Meet with Director of Sports Medicine, Athletic Director, and Head Coach. The Dean of Students and Campus Safety will also be notified.

Referred to ERAU Counseling Center for substance abuse screening. Write a letter to future students “If I knew then what I know now…” Suspended from at least 20% of season Financially responsible for all follow-up drug tests Re-Entry Testing. Student athletes must have a negative drug test

prior to returning to competition, regardless of the 20% suspension. Head Coach has the right to apply additional penalties as they deem

fit. Failure to comply with each sanction of first positive test will result in

one (1) additionally missed competition per infraction.

Second Positive Test Result Consequences

Referred back to counselor for further treatment and/or medical follow-up.

The Director of Athletics will declare the student-athlete ineligible from any further participation in ERAU Athletics for at least one (1) calendar year.

The Director of Athletics will notify the student-athlete’s parent/guardian of the positive result and implications

Campus Safety and the Dean of Students will be notified of the second positive test result, and suspension from ERAU Athletics.

Medical Exemptions Policy NCAA Banned Substance List Created for student-athletes who have a well documented

history demonstrating the justifiable use of substances to treat medical conditions.

To be granted a Medical Exemption for the use of a banned substance, the following documentation must be provided from the treating/prescribing physician: Description of the evaluation process including testing and procedures Statement of diagnosis, including diagnosis confirmation date Statement regarding follow-up and monitoring visits Current prescription information

It is the student-athlete’s responsibility to notify the athletic training staff and to submit the most recent documentation related to their respective diagnosis as soon as possible

Safe Harbor Program ERAU Athletics Department encourages voluntary admission

of illegal drug use and abuse of alcohol and legal drugs. A student-athlete eligible for ERAU Athletic Department Safe Harbor Program (SHP) may refer himself/herself to the SHP for voluntary evaluation, testing, and counseling.

To enter the SHP, the student-athlete must notify the Director of Sports Medicine, and complete the SHP notification form.

A student-athlete is not eligible for the SHP if they have already tested positive in ERAU Athletic Department Drug Test, after drug test notification has been initiated by the Sports Medicine Department, 30 days prior to National or Conference postseason competition, and/or previously entered himself/herself into the SHP at any time their athletic eligibility at ERAU.

Checking Supplements

ERAU Sports Med does not condone the use of supplements.

How to Check the It is the student-athlete’s responsibility to check all over-the-counter medications,

prescription medications, nutritional/dietary supplements (this includes multi-vitamins, single form vitamins, protein powders, creatines, pre/post workout, weight loss, etc.) on the Resource Exchange Center (REC) through Drug Free Sport to ensure it is safe and will not lead to a failed drug test.    

Go to website: www.drugfreesports.com/REC Click “Login” Select “ERAU” Enter password “ eagles” Go to “REC Tools” on right hand side of page Select either “Ask about dietary supplements” or “Prescription / Over-The-

Counter Drug Search” Enter your information for an answer.

If a prescription medication is “banned” please see a member of the Sports Medicine Staff to obtain a Medical Exemption Form

Housekeeping Physicals:

Meet at the Athletic Training Room at assigned timeWear athletic gear: shorts, shirts, shoes. NO JEANS,

NO DRESSES!!Bring a copy of your insurance card if you haven’t

already provided one. Gatorade bottles

YOU ONLY GET ONE (1), SO TAKE CARE OF IT!!! Weigh-in/weigh-out for soccer Complete paperwork if needed.

Questions/Comments/Concerns

Have a great season!!!