An inherent risk of injury is assumed with the decision to
participate in intercollegiate athletics/cheer unit (cheerleaders,
precision dance, mascots). The University of Delaware seeks
to provide the finest training, physical rehabilitation and
medical care possible for its’ student-athletes and cheer unit.
The training complex consists of the Bob Carpenter Center
Training Room and the Delaware Field House Training
Room. These facilities feature modern equipment and
combine to form one of the finest training centers of its kind.
Additionally, the University has a well-equipped Sports
Medicine Clinic located in the Bob Carpenter Center as part
of its’ overall Student Health Services. These services are
guided by thoroughly trained professionals who are
recognized experts in their field.
Medical Certification for Individual
Student-Athlete/Cheer Unit Participation
The University of Delaware requires the studentathlete/cheer unit member to complete a physical examination
at the Bob Carpenter Center Sports Medicine Clinic before
that student is permitted to attend practice sessions or compete
in any athletic event at the University. ANY TESTS OR
CONSULTATIONS NEEDED TO GAIN APPROVAL
FOR PARTICIPATION ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE STUDENT/PARENT/GUARDIAN. Upon
completion of the physical examination the student will
receive, from the Sports Medicine physician/nurse, a
“certification for participation” form with two copies attached.
These forms are to be distributed by the student to the
student’s head coach and, where applicable, the equipment
cage. No coach will permit an student to practice, nor will the
equipment room issue any equipment, nor will the University
provide insurance coverage to any student not following this
procedure. This process must also be followed in order to use
the Athletics Weight Room facilities, where applicable.
If for any reason the student is not approved for
athletic/cheer unit participation or practice, they will be so
notified by the physician or nurse at the end of the physical
examination.
This procedure must be followed annually. If a student
participates in more than one sport/cheer unit, or changes
sports during an academic year, the student will need to
complete a “recertification examination” at the beginning of
the new season. To complete the medical recertification
process, the student will need to make an appointment at the
Sports Medicine Clinic for a review of his/her health chart and
to receive a new certification form.
Upon completion of eligibility in their final sport/season,
students are requested to schedule an appointment with the
Sports Medicine Clinic, prior to the conclusion of the
academic term, for the purpose of an exit physical. This will
include a review of the injuries received during participation
and follow-up if needed. IF THE STUDENT ELECTS NOT
TO RECEIVE THE EXIT PHYSICAL, THE
UNIVERSITY WILL BE RELIEVED OF ANY
LIABILITY AND/OR FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
FOR ANY DAMAGES OR INJURIES SUSTAINED AS A
RESULT OF ATHLETIC/CHEER UNIT
PARTICIPATION.
General Student-Athlete/Cheer Unit Medical
Care
During the entire academic year, almost all medical needs
of the student-athlete/cheer unit member will be treated at the
Sports Medicine Clinic. The following support services are
available at the Student Health Service in Laurel Hall: allergy
injections, gynecological appointments, psychiatric services,
alcoholism counseling and Health Education Services.
The student should report to the Sports Medicine Clinic for
general medical problems unless they become ill after the
Clinic is closed, at which time they should report to the
Student Health Service at Laurel Hall. The nurse on duty will
see the student, but the student should follow up the next
day at the Sports Medicine Clinic. In any case, the student
who becomes ill should report in the morning to the Clinic so
that the student’s coach can be notified early if the student
will be unable to participate in practice.
If the student discontinues participation, he/she is
requested to inform the Sports Medicine Clinic. At that time
the student’s health chart will be returned to the Student
Health Service at Laurel Hall and the student’s future medical
needs will be treated there.
On occasion, the Sports Medicine Clinic allows students to
borrow crutches. If they are not returned to the Sports
Medicine Clinic within a reasonable amount of time, the
student will be billed the cost of the crutches.
Athletic Injury Medical Care
Any certified intercollegiate athletic/cheer unit participant
who receives an injury or becomes ill during approved
participation periods must report the injury immediately to the
Training Room or Sports Medicine Clinic to activate
insurance coverage. Please note that the injury/illness must
have been incurred in a practice or contest that was supervised
by approved University coaching staff during a
practice/contest period that was approved by the Director of
Athletics and Recreation Services according to NCAA
regulations, to be eligible for insurance coverage. The
primary insurance carrier must be notified within 24
hours of injury by the student or his/her parent/guardian.
If the student needs to see a physician outside the
University staff, i.e. a specialist, that referral will be made by
the Sports Medicine Physician. When consultation is
requested or recommended, any recommendations for
testing/surgery/repeat visits made by the consultant must
be communicated to the University Sports Medicine
Physician BEFORE any arrangements are made. If that
referral results in a recommendation for non-emergency
surgery, the student MUST inform the Sports Medicine
Clinic PRIOR TO finalization of any arrangements.
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL
COVERAGE, STUDENT-ATHLETES/CHEER UNIT
MEMBERS MUST ARRANGE ALL SURGERY,
TREATMENT, THERAPY AND CARE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH REQUIREMENTS OF THEIR PRIMARY
INSURANCE COVERAGE. For example, some out of state
HMO’s and other Preferred Provider Groups and/or foreign
insurance require a return to the home state or country for
coverage to apply. Any costs not covered by insurance
become the responsibility of the student-athlete/cheer unit
member and/or his/her parent(s) or guardian(s).
If the student decides to see a physician/specialist
WITHOUT being referred by the Sports Medicine Clinic, the
student will be responsible for all bills incurred. In addition, if
the student elects a surgeon who is not approved by his/her
medical insurance carrier, he/she is also financially
responsible. Any student seen by an outside (off campus)
physician, must return to the Sports Medicine Clinic for
follow-up and final clearance prior to active participation
status.
In emergency situations, transportation is provided by the
University’s Public Safety Department, otherwise it is the
students responsibility to provide his/her own transportation.
Training Room Policy
All injuries and/or illness should be reported to the
Training Room before visiting the Sports Medicine Clinic, if
possible. In all cases, the injury or illness must be reported
to one of the two locations immediately.
The student must sign in the log book each time he/she
enters the Training Room for treatment and should ask the
Training Room staff for assistance upon entering. At no time
is the student to help himself/herself to Training Room
equipment or supplies. The Training Room is a designated
medical treatment area and should be treated as such. Only
students needing its services should be present. No athletic
equipment or shoes should be brought into the Training Room
and proper attire is required.
Prescriptions
Prescriptions, for intercollegiate athletically related
injuries only, authorized by the Sports Medicine Clinic
during approved and coach-supervised practices and
competitions for both the championship season and nonchampionship seasons as designated by the Director of
Athletics and Recreation Services are filled at the Student
Health Dispensary. To receive an authorized prescription, the
student will be given a “pink” Sports Medicine prescription
slip which he/she should present to the Student Health
Dispensary for filling.
If the student receives a prescription from a specialist (a
physician other than one associated with the Sports Medicine
Clinic or Student Health Services staff) to whom they have
been referred by the Sports Medicine Clinic, it will be
necessary for the student to bring that prescription to the
Sports Medicine Clinic for it to be recorded on the “pink”
prescription slip for filling. No prescriptions will be paid for
unless this procedure is followed.
If, after a prescription slip has been issued by an outside
physician, the student finds the Sports Medicine Clinic closed,
the student should take the prescription to the nurse on duty at
the Laurel Hall Student Health Service. The student will
receive a temporary supply of medication. The Division of
Athletics and Recreation Services will not pay for a nonpink prescription filled at any pharmacy.
Sports Medicine Telephone Directory
Sports Medicine Clinic
2482
Student Health Services
2226
Bob Carpenter Center Training Room
2255
Delaware Field House Training Room
8857
Insurance Information
2256
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“Must Do” Procedures
1.
Notify primary insurance carrier within 24 hours of
injury.
2. If you wish to see a physician other than the Sports
Medicine Physician.
a. You must have a referral by the Sports
Medicine Clinic prior to appointment.
b. If the referral results in a recommendation for
tests, diagnostic procedures or non-emergency
surgery, you must inform the Sports Medicine
Clinic before finalizing any arrangements.
c. If subsequent appointments are recommended
by the referral physician, you must receive
approval for each visit by the Sports Medicine
Clinic.
d. After referral appointments, you must return to
the Sports Medicine Clinic for follow-up.
Note: In the unlikely event the Sports Medicine Physician
cannot be reached, contact the Student Health Center.
Do not schedule an appointment with a non-University
physician without contacting the Sports Medicine Clinic, as
the expenses will not be covered by Athletics/Recreation
Services medical insurance.
In a life-threatening situation, seek emergency help
immediately.
3. It is the responsibility of the student-athlete/cheer unit
member to fulfill the requirements of the primary
insurance. This includes, but is not limited to the
requirement for surgery to be performed in the home
state.
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
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The University of Delaware is committed to assuring equal opportunity to all
persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender,
religion, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, age, or
disability in its educational programs, activities, admissions, or employment
practices as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Title
VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the
Americans with Disabilities Act, and other appropriate statutes. Inquires
concerning these statutes and information regarding campus accessibility
should be referred to the Affirmative Action Officer, 305 Hullihen Hall, (302)
831-2835 (voice) (302) 831-4552 (TDD).
Sports Medicine Clinic &
Training Room Procedures
for the Student-Athlete
& Cheer Unit
2004 - 2005