Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Athletic Training

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Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and
Technology Athletic Training

• Heather Murphy, MS, ATC, VATL
• Head Athletic Trainer
• Full time Athletic Trainer at TJHSST

• Kemba Ford, MS, ATC, VATL
• Associate Athletic Trainer
• Adapted Health and PE teacher at West Springfield
  High School

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Contact Information

• Heather Murphy
• Email heather.murphy_at_fcps.edu
• Kemba Ford
• Email kemba.ford_at_fcps.edu
• Phone
• (c) 703-932-1953
• (o) 703-750-8387

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Athletic Trainers

• Please use the term Athletic Trainer or ATC, not
  trainer
• Responsibilities include injury prevention,
  immediate injury care, clinical evaluation and
  diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and
  reconditioning, organization and administration
  and professional compliance, record keeping
• Regulated in the Commonwealth of Virginia, all
  must be licensed by Virginias Board of Medicine
• Education minimally, must graduate from a 4 year
  degree athletic training program and pass a
  national accreditation exam

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Athletic Trainers

• ATCs do not replace physicians, but work under
  the direction of a physician. Must follow the
  recommendations of a physician.
• If a student is under the care of physician, it
  is best if the ATC is able to communicate with
  the physician to provide the best care possible.
  Students should supply a physicians note to the
  ATC as soon as possible, when possible.

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FCPS Athletic Trainers

• Allied health care providers for ALL injuries of
  ALL student athletes
• Full time employees to provide athletic health
  care for ALL student athletes and be a resource
  for parents
• All injuries must be evaluated by the ATC prior
  to return to participation, regardless or
  severity or physician consultation
• Philosophy Return the injured athlete to
  participation in the quickest AND safest manner
  possible
• ATCs interpret the students symptoms and
  their bodys ability to perform, coaches make the
  decision whether or not a cleared athlete plays
  in the game.

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Team Physician

• Dr. Bruce Zimmer
• Orthopedic Surgeon
• Offices with Commonwealth Orthopaedics and
  Rehabilitation
• ATCs work under the team physician
• Student athletes should see the ATC prior to
  seeing any physicians, if possible

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FCPS ATC Coverage

• Fall
• Athletic Training Clinic hours-after school while
  practices are in session
• All home and away games for freshman, junior
  varsity and varsity football.
• All home field hockey, volleyball and cross
  country games/meets.
• Stay at home rule, all home events at other
  FCPS schools will have ATC coverage

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Assumption of Risk

• Injuries are inherent in sports, some may be
  catastrophic. FCPS Athletic Training Program is
  dedicated to providing the safest environment
  possible. ATCs minimize the significance of
  injuries by providing immediate evaluation and
  treatment and minimizing the potential for
  catastrophic injuries to occur, but cannot
  eliminate the possibility entirely.

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When an athlete is hurting

• For a problem, athlete will receive an evaluation
  and treatment in the ATR.
• If a minor injury has occurred, a written note
  may be sent home or a phone call will be made.
• If a serious injury has occurred, the ATC will
  call home. If no parent answers, we will call the
  emergency contact.
• If the injury happens at a contest, the ATC will
  speak to the parent regarding return to play
  options

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Physicals, ECC, Devices

• Each student must have a new physical each year,
  prior to trying out
• ECC must be completed each season. Please update
  as needed.
• Students who require a special device like an
  inhaler, epi-pen or glucagon kit should have the
  device with them at EVERY team activity. The
  required paperwork should be on file in the
  school.

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Supplements and Steroids

• FCPS procedures dictate that no employee shall
  supply, endorse, or encourage the use of
  nutritional supplements. A very common
  supplement is Creatine. Creatine use does appear
  to have some detrimental side effects such as
  dehydration, susceptibility to heat illness,
  sever muscle cramping and muscle tendon strains.
  
• Ephedra and products containing Ephedra are
  listed on the FCPS banned list and shall be
  avoided. See attached memo.

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Health Guidelines

• Water bottles should not be shared. They should
  be cleaned with soap and hot water everyday. If
  shared, the mouth should not be placed on the
  top.
• Uniforms and practice clothes should be cleaned
  daily
• Wash linens at home regularly
• Eat at least three meals and a snack everyday

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Attachments

• What is Athletic Training?
• FCPS ATP Injury/Illness Reporting Policy
• Athletic Trainers-Not Trainers
• Facts about Athletic Trainers
• Acute Injury Treatment
• Steroids-Make the Right Choice
• Energy Products
• MRSA handout