The policies of the Pacific University sports medicine program are designed to protect the health and well-being of athletes. Please review the following policies carefully. If you have questions, please contact a member of the sports medicine team.

PACIFIC UNIVERSITY MEDICAL POLICIES
1. All injuries are to be reported by the athlete and/or coach to the certified athletic trainers as soon as possible after their occurrence.

2. The certified athletic trainers will make all decisions as to how each reported injury will be handled: refer, treat, limit activity, etc. If no referral is made, the certified athletic trainers will decide if the athlete may practice or compete.

3. All physician referrals will be made by the certified athletic trainers. They will refer to the appropriate physician and follow up with that physician and the athlete as to the athlete's progress. The athlete's preference in terms of a physician will always be considered. The decision to return to activity will be made by the certified athletic trainer based on the recommendation of the physician.

4. If an athlete sees a physician, all recommendations made by the physician will be followed by the athletic trainers, coaches and athletes.

5. If an athlete makes a physician appointment for an illness affecting their ability to participate in athletics, they should notify the athletic trainers who will then monitor the athlete's progress.

6. All athletes are required to have a yearly physical exam before they are allowed to begin practicing with their team.  there will be no exceptions.  We accept physical exams completed by a M.D., D.O., physician's assistant (P.A.) or nurse practitioner.  Medical exams must be completed during the academic year, which is considered from July 1-June 30.

7. All athletes are required to follow training room policies and procedures. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the training room.

8. It is the responsibility of the athlete to inform the certified athletic trainers of any injury, illness or physical difficulty they are experiencing that may be interfering with their ability to practice or compete.

9. Athletes are required to report any changes in their health status to the certified athletic trainers that may occur during their participation in Pacific University Athletics.

10. When an athlete is started on a rehabilitation program, the athlete is required to follow through with that program until released by the certified athletic trainers.

11. Bleeding injuries will be handled according to NCAA regulations. Athletes should not be allowed to travel through the Stoller Center with a bleeding injury until the bleeding has been controlled.

12. To prevent medical problems associated with dehydration, all athletes will have unlimited access to water during practices and games.

13. The Pacific University Athletic Training Staff will be the first responders for all injuries and illnesses that occur during practices and/or competitions. Coaches and players will help facilitate the care of the injuries or ill athlete by staying clear of the area adjacent to the athlete and refraining from moving or handling the athlete. Coaches and players should not be involved in medical situations unless requested by and under the direction of the training staff. In the absence of a certified athletic trainer, the coach in charge of the practice session will be the first responder.

14. Pacific University's team doctor will be the final authority as to whether a Pacific University student-athlete can safely return to practice and/or play, even if a student-athlete has sought another medical opinion.

15. The athletic training staff will treat, manage and rehabilitate only those injuries that occur during official team play or practice.

TRAINING ROOM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR ATHLETES
All athletes are expected to familiarize themselves with all training room policies and procedures.  The following policies are expected to be followed by all athletes.
1. No one is allowed in the training room without supervision.

2. Remove spikes or cleats before entering the training room.

3. Leave all athletic equipment outside the training room.

4. Please use appropriate language.

5. Avoid all self-treatment. All taping, wrapping, etc., will be done by the athletic training staff.

6. Do not use training room equipment or supplies without permission. Ask the athletic trainers for ice and/or hot packs.

7. Do not remove equipment or supplies from the training room without permission. This includes tape.

8. Conduct yourself in a proper manner while being treated in the training room. You will be asked to leave if your behavior becomes disruptive or is offensive to others.

9. Help keep the training room clean at all times. Discard your trash and place used towels in the proper container.

10. Shower before routine post-practice or post-game treatments.

11. Student workers are acting on behalf of the certified athletic trainers. Please treat them with respect.

12. To facilitate treatment of all athletes, we ask you leave the training room once you have received treatment during times when the training room is crowded and busy.

13. Please remove shoes before getting on the treatment tables.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE POLICIES MAY RESULT IN EXPULSION FROM THE TRAINING ROOM