Chapter 3: The Central Training Room

Objective

Describe the modern central training room and list it specifications

State the importance of inventory, tracking, and ordering supplies

List the various equipment and supply needs of the central training room

Identify the different modalities used in the central training room

Describe OSHA standards that apply to the athletic training facility

Central Athletic Training Room

Things to consider in design: SizeLightingPlumbingElectricityVentilation and

heating

Telephone accessStorageOffice spaceWet areaTaping areaTreatment areaExercise/rehab

area

Design

Size: Student-athlete population is estimated at 25% of overall population

Lighting: Adequate lighting for proper assessments

Plumbing: sink, ice machine, whirlpool, drains in wet area

Electricity: Ground fault interrupters, properly placed outlets

Design

Ventilation and Heating: humidity and air temperature

Telephone access: A land line for emergencies, EAP posted near phone

Storage: stay organized, locked storageOffice space: log injuries, consults,

examsWet area: ice machine, whirlpool, tile

Design

Taping: most used area of athletic training room

Treatment: tables, modalitiesRehab: elliptical, bike, weights Should wipe down and disinfect

equipment after each use

Central Training RoomRules and Procedures

All injuries are to be reported to the training staff, regardless of severity

Treatments are given only after training staff approval

Treatments are continued until cleared by medical staff

Central Training RoomRules and Procedures

Athletes are not to treat themselvesNo horseplay or improper language

allowedNo use of training equipment without

prior approvalAttend and work at the athletic contests

and practices assigned

Medical Kit

Adhesive TapeAntibacterial gelScissors or tape cuttersBandagesBiohazard BagsIce BagsEmergency Contact Information

Medical Kit

Gauze GlovesHydrogen Peroxide/AlcoholMoleskinCPR protectorEyewashWrapsSplints

Crutches

Proper adjustment and positioning of crutches should be made.

Proper FitTips should be 6 inches to the side and 2

inches in front of each footElbows at 30 degrees

Weight supported at hands not armpitsThree point vs four point gait

Sharps Container

Sharps equipment includes scalpel blades, razors, uncapped syringes, and needles.

OSHA

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) establishes federal standards for prevention of work-related injury associated with exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

OSHA Regulations

Exposure control plan must be on hand.Staff are trained about bloodborne

pathogens.All exposures are documented and

reported.Personal protective equipment is

available to staff.

OSHA Regulations

Hepatitis B vaccine is offered to all at-risk staff.

There are special containers for biohazardous materials and sharps.

All staff members follow standard precautions.

Proper disinfection techniques are used to clean tools and work surfaces.