MCKINNEY HIGH SCHOOL

SPORTS MEDICINE

STUDENT ATHLETIC TRAINER

HANDBOOK

2004-2005

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction
Mission Statement

Personal Goals

McKinney High School Sports Medicine Program

McKinney ISD Academic Eligibility

General Information

Eligibility Calendar

Student Athletic Trainer Lettering Requirements
Student Athletic Trainer Responsibilities

General Guidelines and Procedures

Conduct

Dress and Appearance

Training Room Rules

Training Room Upkeep Duties

Student Athletic Trainer Duties

Tips On How To Be A Good Student And A Good Student Athletic Trainer

Emergency Action Plan

Appendix A:
MHS Sports Medicine ISD Training Room Forms

DAILY INJURY REPORT

DAILY TREATMENT LOG

EQUIPMENT CHECKOUT LOG

Appendix B:
McKinney Sports Medicine Student Athletic Trainer Agreement

Student Athletic Trainer Agreement – Student Copy

Student Athletic Trainer Agreement – School Copy

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to McKinney High School as a Student Athletic Trainer. Your participation in the Sports Medicine Program here at school is considered the same as participating in a Varsity Sport. The Staff Trainers are depending on you to become a skilled member of the athletic training staff.

Try not to be overwhelmed. There is a lot of work to be done, and a lot of the work is not glamorous. The information in this handbook will provide you with the necessary information to help you make a speedy adjustment with few difficulties.

The intent of the handbook is to familiarize you with the workings of the Training Room. The handbook also states the expectations of you as defined by the Staff Trainers. You must read and understand the contents of this handbook. You are expected to work within the policies, duties and responsibilities as explained in the following pages.

The entire Sports Medicine Staff, as well as the Athletic Department, is glad that you have decided to become a Student Athletic Trainer. The expectations set upon you are high. You will become a direct reflection of the Staff Trainers and will represent McKinney High School. We look forward to working with you and are willing to help you any way possible. Good Luck!

MISSION STATEMENT

Our goal for the Sports Medicine Program at McKinney High School is to provide student-athletes with the best medical care possible. We can attain this goal by working to:

1. Prevent athletic injuries.
2. Treat and rehabilitate those injuries that do occur.
3. Provide first aid and emergency care.
4. Keep accurate records.
5. Maintain an organized and clean training room.

As a Student Trainer, you play an important part in the entire Sports Medicine Program’s achievement of the goal. You will contribute to the achievement of this goal by assisting the Staff Trainers in taking care of the athletes and the training room.

PERSONAL GOALS

The goals listed below are the foundation for the success of the Sports Medicine Staff. To become a successful Student Athletic Trainers and ultimately a successful person, you should take these goals to heart and strive to achieve them everyday. These goals pertain to you in the training room and in your daily life. Use these goals to change your personal weaknesses into personal strengths.

Develop a sound educational background from which you can further you skills, and
ultimately, provide a better standard of care for the athletes you work with.

As you enter adulthood, more and more responsibility will be placed on you. Allow the Sports Medicine Program to help you develop a greater sense of responsibility both in and out of the training room.

Self-discipline is the key to success. Discipline yourself to carry out the duties expected of you to the best of your ability. There will be times when you are asked to do things that are uninteresting or unpleasant. Show your self-discipline and carry out your duties with pride.

Prepare yourself for the future. Tomorrow will be here before you know it. Look to the future, thinking of what you want to accomplish in one year, two years, and five years from now. Set your short term and long term goals and ready yourself for life’s challenges.

Learn to work with others. You are no longer in an "I" and "ME" world. Others will depend on you and expect you to work with them. Learn to "GIVE" and "TAKE" of yourself. Working with people will carry you a long way in life.

Organization is a trait of successful people. An organized person is able to face adversity and conquer the situation. Organization allows you to perform to your capabilities. Organize, prepare and be ready to react at all times.

The Sports Medicine Staff is a people-oriented service organization. In order for the Program to be successful, one must communicate well. When working within the Staff, the channels of communication must remain open. Learn to communicate with others efficiently and alert appropriate individuals of your duties and responsibilities.

When working with others, it is important to gain the confidence and respect of those you work with. Athletes, coaches, and Staff Trainers will depend on your services. If you act responsibly and perform expected duties, you will command the respect of those you work with.

In the spaces provided below, list your goals for first semester, second semester, one year, two years, and five years.

First Semester





Second Semester





One Year





Two Years





Five Years

Refer to these goals from time to time to remind yourself about what you want to achieve. Stating your goals is the first step in achieving those goals. Don’t be frustrated in your goals change or if you don’t achieve all the ones you have listed. Life is full of changes and unexpected detours. If you take a detour always try to enjoy the scenery.

MCKINNEY HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS MEDICINE PROGRAM

I. Facilities

A. Training Room

There are two athletic training facilities. The main one is located in the Indoor Athletic Facility (Dome). The second athletic training facility is located by the main gym of the high school. Most if not all Sports Medicine services will be conducted out of the Dome Athletic Training Room. It is here where the Student Athletic Trainers will report unless instructed otherwise. The second athletic training room will be utilized for storage and indoor sports home games.

B. Staff Offices

The staff offices are for the Staff and are not for general use. Please ask before taking any materials from the offices. The offices are not lounges. If you have a reason for being in an office, fine, but if not, please stay in the training room.

C. Phones

The phone is for business use only. Please advise your friends they are not to call you unless an emergency exists. No personal calls without a Staff Athletic Trainers permission, and please limit such calls to three minutes. Please answer the phone with it rings and take a message if necessary. Be sure to indicate the name of the caller, the time, a brief message, and your name.

D. Equipment Room

The equipment room is off limits unless you are assisting a Staff Athletic Trainer.

E. Hallways

The hallways are designed to get you from one place to another. The purpose of the hallways is not for a place to hang out. Please stay out of the hallways.

II. Records

An accurate medical record is kept on each athletic who participates in sports. The record is kept in the Football Training Room. Medical Records are CONFIDENTIAL. NO ONE is to see these records without a Staff Athletic Trainer’s approval.

III. Relationships of Student Trainers to:

A. Staff Athletic Trainers

The Staff Athletic Trainers are in charge of the student athletes’ health care. Thus the Staff Trainers are ultimately responsible for your actions. The Staff Athletic Trainers are reasonable and willing to discuss problems and questions you may have. These discussions should be held until the appropriate time. The appropriate time is when other students, athletes, and coaches, are not present. Due to the nature of your profession, there are times when questions of comments must be held until later.

Athletics is very emotional and we can get caught up in the excitement. Don’t try to be a hero or overstep your capabilities.

B. Team Physician

As a student trainer, you will have the opportunity to get to know and work with the Team Physician and specialists associated with our program. You can learn a great deal by observing them work and listening to them discuss injuries. Ask questions during free time when the doctor has time to talk to you. Communication with the doctor about sports injuries will be handled by one of the Staff Athletic Trainer Trainers. If you are asked to report to a doctor or assist them, be sure to give then detailed information and follow their orders efficiently when assisting.

C. Coaches

Learn to get along with coaches. You should never discuss an athlete’s injury with a coach. All injury information will come from the Staff Athletic Trainers. If you are covering a sport alone, you can fill the coach in on the basics. Coaches are human and like everyone else, at times, become frustrated. Should a coach raise their voice, try not to take it personally. Keep your head and do your job. You are expected to treat coaches with respect and address them in a professional manner.

D. General Public and Media

You may be confronted with questions about an athlete’s injury. The information obtained in the training room is CONFIDENTIAL. This information should not be discussed outside of the training room. All questions are to be directed to a Staff Athletic Trainer.

E. Athletes

The athletes are your peers. They are people who you go to school with and may have known for a very long time. As a student trainer, you must keep things in perspective. Maintain a professional relationship, do not become one of the athlete’s buddies, do not pamper any athlete, so do not give special privileges to any one, and do not cover for an athlete. If you have a problem with a particular athlete, let a Staff Athletic Trainer know.

F. Student Managers

It is important to maintain a good working relationship with the managers. Many duties overlap and it is important that athletic trainers and managers work together for the good of the team. Student managers have their work to do and you have yours. Do not ask student managers to do your work. It will make more work for you. Should there be any problems; discuss them with a Staff Athletic Trainer.

MCKINNEY ISD ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY

A student in grades 9-12 may participate in extracurricular activities on or off campus at the beginning of the school year only if:

Beginning the 9^th grade – has been promoted form the 8^th grade to the 9^th;
Beginning the 10^th grade – has earned 5 credits;
Beginning the 11^th grade – earned 10 credits OR has earned 5 credits in the last 12 months;
Beginning the 12^th grade – has earned 15 credits OR has earned 5 credits in the last 12 months.

In order to be eligible to participate in an extracurricular activity for a six weeks period following the first six weeks period of the school year, a student must not have a recorded grade average lower than 70 in any course for the preceding six weeks.

A students whose six weeks average, in any course, is lower than 70 at the end of a six weeks period shall be suspended from participation in any interscholastic activity during the succeeding three weeks periods. If, at the end of the three weeks period, the student is passing all classes, that student will become eligible 7 days after the grade was officially earned for the remainder of that current six weeks.

Students may participate with their respective teams while they are on academic suspension. Student trainers can attend practice, but are not allowed to work games during their suspension.

At the end of any six weeks period in which a student has attained a course grade average of a least 70 in each course taken, any suspension from participation will be removed.

A student receiving an incomplete in a course is considered ineligible until the
incomplete is replaced with a passing grade for that grading period.

MCKINNEY ISD ELIGIBILITY CALENDAR

1. All students are eligible during, Thanksgiving Break, Christmas Break and Spring break Holidays.

2. Grace period for eligibility is seven days after the evaluation, with the exception of holidays.

3. Evaluation reports will be run after 3:45 p.m. at the close of each 3^rd week period.

Friday Sept. 26 Evaluate All Students (6 week Progress Report)

Friday Oct. 3 Students gain or lose eligibility

Friday Oct. 17 Evaluate ALL Students (End of 1^st Quarter)

Friday Oct. 24 Students gain or lose eligibility

Friday Nov. 7 Re-evaluation Failing Students (3 week Progress Report)

Friday Nov. 14 Students may regain eligibility.

Thanksgiving Break – All Students Eligible

Friday Dec. 5 Re-evaluate Failing Students (6 week Progress Report)

Friday Dec. 12 Students may regain eligibility

Thursday Dec. 18 Evaluate All Students (End of 2^nd Quarter)

Christmas Break – All Students Eligible

Thursday Jan. 12 Students gain or lose eligibility

Friday Jan. 23 Re-evaluate Failing Students (3 week Progress Report)

Friday Jan. 30 Students may regain eligibility

Friday Feb. 13 Re-evaluate Failing Students (6 week Progress Report)

Friday Feb. 20 Students may regain eligibility

Spring Break – All Students Eligible

Friday Mar. 26 Evaluate all students (End of 3^rd Quarter)

Friday Apr. 2 Students gain or regain eligibility

Friday Apr. 16 Re-evaluate Failing Students (3 week Progress Report)

Friday Apr. 23 Students may regain eligibility

Friday May 7 Re-evaluate Failing Students (6 week Progress Report)

Friday May 14 Students may regain eligibility

Friday May 28 Evaluate All Students (End of 4^th Quarter)

STUDENT ATHLETIC TRAINER LETTERING REQUIREMENTS

In order for a student athletic trainer to Letter or receive a Participation Certificate for the current school year, he/she must meet all of the following requirements:

1) He/she must be classified as a sophomore or higher. Freshmen are eligible to receive a Participation Certificate.

TYPES OF AWARDS

Letterman’s Jacket - awarded with first varsity letter.
Letterman’s Plaque - awarded every year after initial letter
Participation Certificate - awarded to students who participate but do not letter.

2) He/she must actively participate in and be eligible for at least five of the entire six grading periods.

3) If a student athletic trainer becomes ineligible for more than one grading period, then he/she will be dismissed from the Athletic Training Program for the remainder of the school year.

4) He/she must finish the school year as a student trainer covering all activities as designated by the head athletic trainer and/or the assistant athletic trainer. The student trainer may not start as a student trainer at the beginning of the year, then quit after the fifth grading period, and expect to letter.

5) He/she must present himself or herself in a professional manner throughout the year. If he/she fails to perform properly in athletics and/or academics, or causes undue embarrassment to the Athletic Training Program, it will be up to the discretion of both head and assistant athletic trainer as to whether he/she letters.

6) If a student athletic trainer participates in a sport during the year, he/she may still letter if the remainder of the time during the year is spent performing duties as a student athletic trainer. If this does not allow the time to meet the specified requirements, it is up to the head athletic trainer to determine if the time spent as a student athletic trainer is comparable to the amount of time put in as an athlete.

High school student athletic trainers serve many valuable functions. Their presence allows broader coverage of athletic events, often relieving coaches of injury concerns. The student athletic trainers extend the eyes and hands of the Staff Athletic Trainers, providing greater numbers of athletes with quality care.

STUDENT ATHLETIC TRAINER Responsibilities

The responsibilities of a high school student athletic trainer may include the following:

Help maintain a clean and neat training room. The training room is a
reflection of thepersonalities that work there.

Help maintain accurate records of equipment, such as crutches or bandages,
which are signed out by athletes.

Maintain daily stock of training room supplies.

Stock and maintain each team’s first aid kit.

Fill out and submit initial injury reports to the Staff Athletic Trainer for final
submission.

Assist in inventory control.

Perform daily training room duties, such as whirlpool filling and cleaning.

Check training room game supplies, when applicable.

Assist athletes in accurate recording of treatments.

Apply adhesive tape and elastic bandages.

Maintain a notebook of notes, charts and other educational materials.

Doctors diagnose; Athletic Trainers evaluate; Student athletic trainers observe and assist.

Student athletic trainers are encouraged to obtain certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid in order to expand their scope of competency.

GENERAL GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES

Facility Use Procedures

1. No one, regardless of affiliation, is to be denied first aid.

2. Treatments are to be administered only to:

A. Student-athletes from McKinney High School that are injured during school athletic events. These sports include the following:

Baseball Powerlifting

Basketball Softball

Cheerleading Swimming & Diving

Cross Country Softball

Football Tennis

Golf Track & Field

Junior High Sports Volleyball

Marquettes Wrestling

B. All of the above that have a current physical on file in the training room.

C. Persons approved by a Staff Athletic Trainer.

D. Visiting athletes accompanied by their licensed athletic trainers.

E. Visiting athletes with a written prescription from their team physician or licensed athletic trainer.

No other individual is to receive treatment without the approval of a Staff Athletic Trainer.

CONDUCT

As a Student Athletic Trainer, you represent McKinney High School Athletics. You also represent the Staff Athletic Trainers. Any one who brings disgrace or unique embarrassment to the Athletic Department, the school, and/or the Sports Medicine Program may be dismissed from the program.

You are expected to follow the rules of the Athletic Department and Sports Medicine Program. Provided below are guidelines for you to follow:

Wear the appropriate attire everyday and be sure it’s clean.

No eating or drinking in the Training Room.

Always be on time.

Always call if you are going to be late or absent.

Bring a note from a teacher if you are fulfilling other school obligations.

Always ask a Staff Athletic Trainer before handing out any over-the-counter medications.

Enforce Training Room rules.

Do not waste or give away training room supplies.

Work hard and carry out all your responsibilities to the best of your ability.

Have pride in your Training Room. Pick things up and keep things in their places.

Always conduct yourself in a professional manner.

Stay out of the hallways and the locker rooms.

Keep your voice to an acceptable level. There is no reason to shout and be loud. The Training Room is a very small room.

DRESS AND APPEARANCE

There are certain guidelines regarding dress and appearance that you are to follow as a student athletic trainer.

A clean, neat professional uniform is required by the Athletic Training Department. This goes for any time you are working as a student athletic trainer. You are expected to dress appropriately for all sports. Shirts, shoes, and socks are to be worn at all times.

Shirts are to be tucked in at all times.

Appropriate Dress for Practices

Shirts - t-shirts (blue, white, gold, gray, or McKinney Logo) or collared shirts (same color scheme as a t-shirt)

Shorts - walking shorts or work out shorts (solid color)

Pants - solid color

Shoes - tennis shoes

Appropriate Dress for Games

Shirts - collared shirt issued by school

Shorts – khaki or blue walking shorts, or athletic shorts (with the same color scheme)

Pants - blue wind pants

Shoes - tennis shoes, outdoor boots, dress shoes (appropriate for indoor sports only)

Coats/Jackets - Blue, gold, or McKinney logo

Jeans, short shorts, cut-off, open toed shoes, dress shoes (for outdoor sports),
and multi-colored shorts or pants are not considered professional attire.

TRAINING ROOM RULES

Although the Training Room Rules are not posted, you are expected to follow and assist the Staff Athletic Trainers enforce them.

No shoes or equipment allowed in the Training Room.

No eating, drinking, or tobacco products in the Training Room.

No self-administered treatment without the permission of a Staff Athletic Trainer.

No supplies are to be taken from the Training Room without permission.

All treatments are to be recorded.

Do not put your shoes on the tables.

No abusive or foul language.

No loitering or lingering in the Training Room.

All injuries are to be reported to a Staff Athletic Trainer.

Athletes must shower after practice before receiving treatments.

All treatments are to be done in the Training Room, except by permission.

The phone is for business use only.

The computer is for the Staff Athletic Trainers’ use only.

TRAINING ROOM UPKEEP DUTIES

Daily Routine

Clean and wipe all taping tables after each taping session.

Wipe all carts, tables, and counters with appropriate cleaner.

Restock supplies on tables, counters, and cabinets.

Check and maintain the hydrocollator at the proper water level.

Cut and prepare heel and lace pads.

Straighten tables and equipment.

Set up WaterBoys.

Before Leaving

Clean and restock all kits used that day.

Clean all carts, tables, sink, and counter tops as necessary.

Drain and clean whirlpools.

Wipe off and stack all coolers.

Empty ice bags in the sink.

Charge batteries on Water Boys.

Once A Week

Clean thoroughly all modality carts.

Clean completely all coolers, lids, and chests.

Clean in, on, and around all taping and treatment tables.

Wash all hydrocollator covers.

Once A Month

Drain and clean hydrocollator.

Record Keeping

The importance of accurate records cannot be overemphasized. It is vital that all student athletic trainers help in maintaining all of the types of records used in the Training Room.

All treatments are to be recorded in the Daily Treatment Log. This includes before school, athletic period, before practice, and after practice.

When keeping records, write neatly and record only the information given to you.

Rehabilitation

Follow the instructions of the Staff Athletic Trainers.

Make sure that the athlete follows instructions. Be certain to observe the athlete’s performance and technique to ensure that it is being done correctly. Exercises and activities can be harmful if done incorrectly.

Questions or concerns regarding an athlete’s rehabilitation should be addressed to a Staff Athletic Trainer.

Modalities

If in doubt, ice it.

A Staff Athletic Trainer must authorize the use of all other modalities.

Apply only those modalities you have been approved for by a Staff Athletic Trainer.

Cleaning Modalities

Electric units are be cleaned with a damp cloth only.

Stainless steel surfaces are to be cleaned with stainless steel cleaner and polish.

Painted and finished surfaces are to cleaned with a non-abrasive cleaner.

Rehabilitation units and treatment tables are to be cleaned with disinfectant.

Taping tables are to be cleaned with a disinfectant.

Towels

Training room towels are to be used for training room purposes and cleaning.

No towels are to be checked out.

Clean towels are to be folded and in their proper place.

Towels are to be laundered at the end of the day and picked up first thing in the morning.

Whirlpools

The whirlpools are to be maintained at a designated temperature, 55-60° F for a cold whirlpool and 102-106° F for a warm whirlpool. The water level should be to the upper-most ridge below the overflow drain.

Whirlpool disinfectant should be added when filling the whirlpool.

The height of the whirlpool motor is to be changed by a Staff Athletic Trainer or with their permission.

Athletes are not to rest or lean on the motor.

Please report any problems to a Staff Athletic Trainer.

Ice Machine

The scoop for the ice machine is to be kept in the tub on top of the ice machine. Do not leave the scoop in the ice machine.

Ice bags are not to be stored in the ice machine. Use a cooler or the sink.

Level the ice in the ice machine after use.

Use care when removing ice from the ice machine. Every effort should be made to keep the floor dry at all times.

Please report any problems to a Staff Athletic Trainer.

Paper Cups

Paper cups are to be used for indoor sports. The WaterBoys and water bottles are to be used for outdoor practices and games.

Use only the number of cups needed.

Cups are also to be used for ice cups.

Entrance Door To The Indoor Facility (Dome)

The brown double doors located at the front of Dome are to be used as the entrance.

The hallway door is to be used by the Staff Athletic Trainers and coaches. Students are not to use these doors without permission.

Care And Use of Vehicles

Vehicles are to be used only by the Staff Athletic Trainers.

No student is allowed to drive any of the vehicles.

Report problems with any vehicle immediately to a Staff Athletic Trainer.

The priority use of vehicles is to transport injured athletes. The next priority it to transport supplies. The vehicle is not for transporting staff members.

Taping and Wrapping

Use only enough materials and supplies to do the job correctly.

Do not leave an unusable amount of tape on the roll.

Know why you are using the specific tape or wrap material and technique.

The Use of Foam Rubber for Padding

Do not alter existing foam pads without the permission of a Staff Athletic Trainer. If you are in doubt, do not cut it.

Due to the expense of foam rubber, it is important to identify the purpose of the padding.

Covering Practice

Stay alert! Be on the lookout for problems or potential hazards. PREVENTION IS OUR FIRST RESPONSIBILITY!

Station yourself and your equipment so that you can be easily spotted, if needed.

Assist with water breaks. Make sure the WaterBoys, cups and water bottles have water in them at all times.

Care for injured athletes, and report all injuries to a Staff Athletic Trainer.

STUDENT ATHLETIC TRAINER DUTIES

Athletic Period

Prepare water/ice for practice.

Assist Staff Athletic Trainers with treatments.

Restock supplies on counters and taping tables.

Clean and restock kits.

Maintain records, daily treatment log.

Laundry.

NOTE: Lunch is be eaten during your lunch period, not during Athletic Period. Homework is not to be done during this time.

Before Practice

Prepare water and check WaterBoys.

Prepare ice bags.

Assist in the Training Room as needed.

During Practice

Set up water stations.

Make sure water is available for players.

Set out first aid and taping kits.

Station yourself so that you and your equipment are near the action, but not in the way.

Stay alert, watch practice! Do not gather in groups and talk with each other or the players.

NOTE: You are not allowed to do academic assignments during practice unless you are given permission by one of the staff trainers.

After Practice

Clean and return all equipment to the proper place.

Wipe and clean all water and ice coolers. Stack in neat order.

Clean Training Room:

- Clean tables

- Clean counter tops

- Drain and clean whirlpools

- Laundry

- Maintain hydrocollator water level

Maintain Student Trainer Log

Assist Staff Athletic Trainers with treatments

Pre-Game

Be dressed and ready to work on time.

Help with pre-game taping.

Prepare all coolers.

Prepare for half-time.

Go over the pre-game checklist for necessary equipment, and initial next to the equipment you have prepared.

Be sure all equipment is on the field/court well before the start of the game.

If you are covering an away game:

- Complete the away game checklist before leaving

- Help load the van/bus to travel

- Be aware of services provided by the host athletic trainer.

During Games

During the game stay close to your equipment.

Pay attention to the players who do not perform normally or who are down and injured.

Follow out your game assignments - water, half time, time-outs, and injuries.

Assist and follow directions given by the Staff Athletic Trainers and Team Physicians.

Be alert! This is not a time to socialize with your friends or players. You are at work.

Note: You are not allowed to go to the concession stand during pre-game or half time.
You are not to do academic assignments during games.

Post Game

Be sure all equipment is back in the training room and in its proper place.

Assist players and Staff Athletic Trainers in the training room.

Fill out records if needed.

Prepare and hand out ice bags to those who need them.

Inform Staff Trainers of any new injuries.

Put the training room back in order.

Clean all equipment and tables before leaving.

General Common Sense Responsibilities

Make sure the Staff Athletic Trainers are informed of what your plans are for the immediate time. This will allow them to adjust your schedule and eliminate questions.

Nobody can read your mind.

Being bossy or talking down to people never gets anything done.

Never ask anyone to do anything you wouldn’t do.

Show initiative; don’t always wait to be told to do something.

Communication is the key to organization.

Be a checker; never assume something is done.

Be a good listener.

Ask questions! (At the appropriate time.)

Put things back where you found them.

Clean up after yourself.

Tips On How To Be A Good Student And A Good Student Trainer

Do not miss classes if possible.

Discuss with your teachers in advance the need to miss class due to team travel.

Get a folder where you can keep all handouts, assignments, notes, etc. for each class.

Note on a calendar important information.

- Assignment due dates

- Dates or exams and quizzes

- Travel dates

- Game schedules

- Vacations

Keep up with your reading and assignments.

Do not wait until the day before to study for a test or ask for a tutor.

Make an appointment with your teachers if you are:

- Confused about the class or the material

- Doing poorly and want to improve your performance

- Dissatisfied about some aspect of the class

Do not wait until it is too late.

Organize your time so that you so do not have several major assignments due all on the same day. Plan ahead and budget your time.

Never assume someone else will do it; do it yourself.

EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN

The Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is a step-by-step protocol used in the event of a life-threatening emergency. An individual EAP has been developed for each athletic site at McKinney High School. A Staff Athletic Trainer should enact the plan. In the event of an emergency, anyone may enact the plan.

EAP Procedures:

Remain calm.

Make the initial injury assessment of the injured athlete (History, ABC’s, etc.)

Initiate the "911 Calling Plan"(The 911 calling plan is posted by the telephone in the Training Room and is in all first aid kits.

Make sure all gates and/or doors are open.

Have someone go and meet the ambulance.

Provide first aid to the injured athlete and/or perform CPR.

DO NOT move the injured athlete until the ambulance has arrived or a staff athletic trainer instructs you to do so.

Assist the staff athletic trainer(s) and ambulance crew as you are instructed.

Note: Remain calm! It is of no benefit to you or the athlete if you panic. If this situation
does arise, do your job to the best of your ability.

Appendix A

MHS SPORTS MEDICINE DAILY TREATMENT LOG

The daily treatment log is completed daily for all athletes who receive any type of treatment. Use the following procedure to complete the form.

Enter the athlete’s name under the column labeled NAME.

Enter the time of the treatment under the column labeled TIME.

Enter the sport abbreviation under the column labeled SPORT using the list below.

Baseball BSB

Cheerleading Cheer

Cross Country CC

Football FB

Golf GLF

Junior High Boys JHB

Junior High Girls JHG

Marquettes MAR

Men’s Basketball MBB

Men’s Soccer MSOC

Men’s Track MTRK

Other Other

Powerlifting PWR

Softball SB

Swimming & Diving SWM

Tennis TEN

Volleyball VB

Women’s Basketball WBB

Women’s Soccer WSOC

Women’s Track WTRK

Enter the injury being treated under the column labeled INJURY. Be sure to distinguish right or left. Only enter on injury per line.

Enter the treatment administered under the column labeled TREATMENT.

Enter any comments under the column labeled COMMENTS.

NOTE: See example on the next page.

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MHS SPORTS MEDICINE DAILY INJURY REPORT

The daily injury report is completed after every practice. This is the responsibility of the Head Athletic Trainer. The reports are kept in the binder entitled "Daily Injury Reports." The updated reports are to be kept in chronological order.

Instructions:

Fill in the correct date of practice.

Fill in the athlete’s name in the column marked ATHLETE’S NAME.

Identify the sport that the athlete plays in the column marked SPORT.

Enter the time they are to report for treatment under RX.

Enter any comments under the column marked COMMENTS.

Enter Practice/Game status for the next day in the column labeled STATUS.

At the bottom of the page is a section called PRESENT STATUS. This is where
the injured athletes day to day status. This area is for old injuries. The athletes
are to be categorized as OUT, MODIFIED, PLAY AS ABLE, WEIGHTS / CONDITIONING.

NOTE: See example on the next page.

MHS SPORTS MEDICINE DAILY INJURY REPORT

DATE: ______________

ATHLETE’S NAME SPORT RX COMMENTS STATUS

	1.
N	2.
E	3.
W	4.
	5.
I	6.
N	7.
J	8.
U	9.
R	10.
I	11.
E	12.
S	13.
	14.
	15.

OUT MODIFIED PLAY AS ABLE WEIGHTS/CONDITIONING

P
R
E
S
E
N
T


S
T
A
T
U
S

KEY: NC-no contact NK-no kicking NS-no sprinting NT-no throwing MOD-modified PAA-play as able RX-treatment time

MHS SPORTS MEDICINE EQUIPMENT CHECKOUT LOG

The Equipment Check-Out Log Head His completed following the distribution of any equipment to an athlete or coach. This is to be completed by whoever issues the equipment.

Instructions:

Enter the DATE the equipment is issued.

Enter the borrower’s NAME.

Enter the ITEM issued.

Once the equipment is returned, enter the DATE it was returned.

NOTE: See example on the next page.

MHS SPORTS MEDICINE
EQUIPMENT CHECKOUT LOG

DATE	NAME	ITEM	RETURNED

APPENDIX B

MCKINNEY SPORTS MEDICINE STUDENT ATHLETIC TRAINER AGREEMENT

As a student athletic trainer at McKinney High School, I agree to the following statements:

I will stay academically eligible by passing all my classes.

I will be prompt, professional, and dependable as I am a representative of the school and the Staff Athletic Trainers.

I will work hard to assist the running of the athletic training program as described by the Staff Athletic Trainers.

I will cover the training room and team practices and events only with the direct permission of the Staff Athletic Trainers.

I will use only the taping and wrapping techniques approved by the Staff Athletic Trainers.

I will not begin any treatments or rehabilitation process without direct supervision or permission from the Staff Athletic Trainers.

I will not issue any medications.

I will keep all information about athlete’s injuries and illness confidential.

I will abide by all other rules that apply to the MHS Sports Medicine Program and the MHS Athletic Program.

As a student athletic trainer, I agree to abide by the above statements and realize that failure to comply can result in disciplinary action and/or expulsion from the Sports Medicine Program.

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Signature of Student Date

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Signature of Parent / Guardian Date

Student Copy

MCKINNEY SPORTS MEDICINE STUDENT ATHLETIC TRAINER AGREEMENT