Athletically Related Emergencies

The athletics department has adopted a Sports Medicine Emergency Plan for all practices and competitive events. An emergency is any sudden life threatening injury or illness that requires immediate medical attention. When emergency situations arise, expedient action must be taken in order to provide the best possible treatment. The Sports Medicine Emergency Plan will help ensure the best care is provided. Coaches and athletics department staff members who work closely and directly with student-athletes are required to be familiar with the Emergency Plan. All coaches and strength coaches are required to be certified in CPR and AED.

An emergency plan must exist for all organized practices and competitions, including out of season training, strength training and conditioning workouts. The individual with the highest level of health training, (in general, physician, certified athletic trainer and emergency medical staff, strength trainer, coach and student athletic trainer) at a session/event are responsible for the emergency plan. If a member of the sports medicine or strength training staff is not available at a practice, the coach is responsible for the emergency plan.

EMERGENCY ACTION PLANS: