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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.