ATHLETIC TRAINING ROOM RULES

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ATHLETIC TRAINING ROOM RULES

ATHLETIC TRAINING ROOM RULES:

Failure to comply with any of these rules may result in your removal from the athletic training room or may revoke athletic training privileges.

  • All athletes must sign-in prior to getting treatment. Before getting taped, rehab must be performed.
  • No tobacco products, No food, and drinks must have lids
  • No cell phones, headphones, and/or tablets during evaluations or rehab.
  • Appropriate clothing must be worn at all times, no cleats.
  • No profanity or other derogatory/abusive language. No loud or obnoxious behavior.
  • Athletes must shower before post-practice/post-game whirlpool or modality use unless authorized by the athletic trainer.
  • Return all equipment, supplies, etc. to the appropriate place when done using.
  • Clean up after yourselves (i.e. Put used towels in the hamper, throw away trash).
  • Nothing leaves the athletic training room unless approved by an athletic trainer.
  • Athletes may obtain ice and ice only when the athletic training room is closed.
  • Equipment may not be used without prior approval, especially modalities.
  • All athletes are required to have active primary medical insurance coverage that is approved by the University of Fort Lauderdale.
  • All staff is to be treated in a professional, courteous, and respectful manner. Failure to do so will revoke athletic training room privileges.
  • Only AU student-athletes and staff are permitted in the athletic training room.
  • It is the athlete’s responsibility to get to practice/game on time. Plan accordingly. Limited staffing & facilities equals wait time.
  • If an injury/illness is not reported until practice time, the athlete is expected to participate.
  • If an athlete cannot make or will be late for an appointment, they must notify the respective athletic trainer immediately. Failure to, may result in refusal of treatment.
  • Athletes are not allowed in the staff office or desk area without authorization from an athletic trainer.
  • Athletes are not permitted to dictate their own treatment. All treatments are at the discretion of a staff athletic trainer.
  • University Fort Lauderdale and its athletic trainers WILL NOT PROVIDE any prescription or over the counter medications to any student-athletes or staff.
  • All Student-Athletes must pass a physical exam before stepping on the field or court. You are not allowed to practice, play games or condition without having passed a physical exam..

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