Athletic Trainers (AT) are highly qualified, multi-skilled health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. ATs have been recognized as health care providers by the American Medical Association since 1990.
Beginning in 2022, all ATs that wish to be certified through the Board of Certification, Inc. must obtain a Master's degree from a CAATE accredited program. California is the only state that does not regulate the profession of Athletic Training. This means that anyone can claim to be an AT and work with athletes without proper education.
The athletic training room, which includes the Trainer's office, is located in the gym between the old gym and the boy's locker room.
Per CIF Concussion Protocol: A student-athlete who is suspected of sustaining a concussion or head injury in a practice or game shall be removed from competition at that time for the remainder of the day. A student-athlete who has been removed from play may not return to play until the athlete is evaluated by a licensed health care provider (MD, DO) trained in education and management of concussion and receives written clearance to return to play from that health care provider. If a licensed health care provider, trained in education and management of concussion, determines that the athlete sustained a concussion or a head injury, the athlete is required to complete a graduated return-to-play protocol of no less than seven (7) full days from the time of diagnosis under the supervision of a licensed health care provider. On a yearly basis, a concussion and head injury information sheet shall be signed and returned by all athletes and the athlete’s parent(s) / guardian(s) / caregiver before the athlete’s initial practice or competition.
1. Visit doctor for initial evaluation and get a note with diagnosis listed
2. Return doctor’s note to the athletic trainer
3. See athletic trainer on daily basis to monitor progress
4. Complete Return to Play Protocol through Step 6
5. Return to doctor for final clearance for full contact (new doctor referral / clearance note from the athletic trainer)
6. Bring final clearance note to the athletic trainer
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