Transcript Chapter 3: The Central Training Room

Chapter 3: The Central
Training Room
Objective
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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
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Things to consider in
design:
Size
 Lighting
 Plumbing
 Electricity
 Ventilation and
heating
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Telephone
access
 Storage
 Office space
 Wet area
 Taping area
 Treatment area
 Exercise/rehab
area
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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
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Design
Ventilation and Heating: humidity and air
temperature
 Telephone access: A land line for
emergencies, EAP posted near phone
 Storage: stay organized, locked storage
 Office space: log injuries, consults,
exams
 Wet area: ice machine, whirlpool, tile
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Design
Taping: most used area of athletic
training room
 Treatment: tables, modalities
 Rehab: elliptical, bike, weights
 Should wipe down and disinfect
equipment after each use
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Central Training Room
Rules and Procedures
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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 Room
Rules and Procedures
Athletes are not to treat themselves
 No horseplay or improper language
allowed
 No use of training equipment without
prior approval
 Attend and work at the athletic contests
and practices assigned
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Medical Kit
Adhesive Tape
 Antibacterial gel
 Scissors or tape cutters
 Bandages
 Biohazard Bags
 Ice Bags
 Emergency Contact Information
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Medical Kit
Gauze
 Gloves
 Hydrogen Peroxide/Alcohol
 Moleskin
 CPR protector
 Eyewash
 Wraps
 Splints
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Crutches
Proper adjustment and positioning of
crutches should be made.
 Proper Fit
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Tips should be 6 inches to the side and 2
inches in front of each foot
 Elbows at 30 degrees
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Weight supported at hands not armpits
 Three point vs four point gait
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Sharps Container
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Sharps equipment includes scalpel
blades, razors, uncapped syringes, and
needles.
OSHA
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The Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) establishes
federal standards for prevention of workrelated 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.
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OSHA Regulations
Hepatitis B vaccine is offered to all atrisk 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.
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