Injury Reporting Procedures

1. Student-athletes must report all athletic related injuries occurring on The University of Scranton's campus immediately to a staff athletic trainer. All other injuries occurring at any off-campus location, during a practice or game, must be reported prior to any further athletic participation or within two school days. This is necessary in reducing the risk of further injury. The Athletic Training staff will make all necessary referrals to ensure prompt treatment of the injury. Receipt of medical attention from an outside provider (i.e. physician, chiropractor, physical therapist, etc.) without prior approval (except in the case of an emergency) may result in loss of benefits through the University's athletic insurance, . We understand that the individual must be comfortable with their health care specialist. Therefore, student-athletes are permitted to seek outside medical attention for athletic related injuries, but only after prior approval from the Head Athletic Trainer is obtained.

2. Student Health Services is the primary source of care for all illnesses. Illness such as common colds, sore throats, respiratory infections, gastrointestinal disorders, should be reported to the Athletic Training staff prior to athletic participation or within two days of visiting a health care practitioner (i.e. physician, E.R., etc.).

3. In the event of an emergency due to an athletic injury, the athlete should seek immediate medical attention and contact the Athletic Training staff within 2 school days and/or prior to further athletic participation. Remember that the student-athlete's medical insurance must be provided to the E.R. or hospital staff. The University of Scranton should not be listed as the primary insurer.

4. In the absence of a University of Scranton athletic trainer at away contests, the student-athlete must consult with the attending certified athletic trainer from the host school before seeking any immediate medical attention (i.e. Emergency Room) without prior consultation with The University of Scranton’s Athletic Training staff.