Hawks Athletic Training

Quality health care is vital for physically active individuals.  Certified Athletic Trainers' (ATC) have a long history of providing this care based upon specific tasks, knowledge and practical skills acquired through their nationally recognized educational process.  The Athletic Training profession has been recognized as an allied health care profession by the American Medical Association (AMA) since 1990.  Currently, there are over 30,000 certified athletic trainers employed nationwide in a variety of settings.

The ATC is one of the most important components of a complete collegiate athletic sports program.  An athletic trainer is an allied health professional who works under the direction of a licensed physician to provide health care to active individuals. His/her role is to prevent injuries, recognize and evaluate injuries, manage and treat injuries, and educate and counsel active individuals. An athletic trainer provides on-site evaluation and treatment for the injured athlete, immediate first aid care, follow-up rehabilitation care, and specific conditioning programs for injury prevention.

HAWKS A.T. STAFF

The San Diego Christian College Athletic Training staff includes two certified athletic trainers and a group of student trainers/first responders. We currently employ 3-6 student interns each semester. Educational opportunities are available via internships for students pursuing athletic training, physical therapy, physician's assistant, medical school, chiropractic/osteopathic school, nursing, and occupational therapy.

Head Athletic Trainer - John Leih

Athletic Trainer - Teryn Beal

 

FACILITY - HAWKS ATHLETIC TRAINING CENTER

The Hawks Athletic Training Center is located on campus in the Hawks Center - Building A. Here athletes can be cared for and evaluated following injury. In addition, the Certified Athletic Trainers oversee preventive care, such as taping, bracing, the application of modalities, conditioning, and therapeutic exercise when injuries arise.

 

ATHLETIC TRAINING CLINIC GUIDELINES

  • No athlete will practice or compete without pre-participation clearance from the team physician. Returners by Certified Athletic Trainer.
  • No athlete will practice or compete without the following current information forms on file with the Head Athletic Trainer

Athletes MUST provide:

  • CURRENT, VALID COPY OF INSURANCE CARD (FRONT AND BACK SIDES)
  • Physician Signed Medical History/Consent for Treatment
  • Athlete Medical Profile
  • Release of Information form
  • Signed physical release from a medical doctor (new only)
  • Baseline ImPACT Test

AT Room Procedures and Standards

  • No Athlete will receive treatment unless appropriately signed in.
  • Drinking water and water bottles will be filled and taken out to practice by the athletes and/or managers and they will also be responsible for their return. Loss of equipment will forfeit privileges.
  • Equipment will not be removed from the Athletic Training Room without the permission of an AT.
  • Athletes will arrive for pre-practice/game treatment at a minimum of 1 hour prior to practice/game.
    • Exceptions will only be made on an individual basis.
    • Taping – minimum of 45 minutes prior.
    • All treatment and taping will cease 15 minutes before the start of practice.
  • Those athletes needing preventive tape will also be required to participate in an ankle-strengthening program in order to continue taping treatment. Absolutely no exceptions!!!
  • Any injuries/problems suffered by the athlete must be communicated to an AT in sufficient time prior to the next practice or competition. Delaying treatment could cause more damage!
  • All medical appointments and treatments (including 2nd opinions) relative to athletic injuries must be cleared through the Head AT prior to scheduling.
  • Instructions given by AT(s) regarding participation during an injury must be followed. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
  • If able, change into dry clothes prior to treatment.
  • Absolutely no equipment or personal items in the Athletic Training Room including shoes, bags, books, phones, etc.
  • NO CELL PHONES IN THE ATHLETIC TRAINING ROOM.
  • No loitering in the Athletic Training Room (only athletes needing treatment or evaluation will be allowed in).
  • Absolutely no unauthorized use of rehab, athletic training equipment, tools, or supplies.
  • Use common sense and courtesy to others in the Athletic Training Room.
  • Abuse of Athletic Training Room will result in forfeit of such privileges.
  • Doctors Clinic patients must shower and be in clean, dry clothes prior to their appointment.

 

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