On Campus : Athletics : Athletic Training Department : Student Assistant Program

The Student Athletic Training Program was formally established in the Fall of 1989. Subsequently, hundreds of students have taken part in the program filling 40 positions each year. The goals and objectives of this program range from an introduction to athletic training and other related medical professions to rehabilitation techniques of injured athletes. The responsibilities of the student athletic trainer also vary depending upon their level in the program. The student athletic trainer attends one 30-minute evening class per week to learn the required skills. A complete booklet will be given to the student with all the educational handouts that they will need for the term.

Each student athletic trainer is assigned to an interscholastic or intramural team. The student is responsible for being at all team practices and games. Each student athletic trainer carries a walkie-talkie as a means of communication to the athletic trainer and school doctor should an injury occur on the playing field. Due to the time commitment, the student receives athletic credit in order to meet his/her athletic requirement for the term. A student may participate a maximum of two terms per academic year.

The athletic department feels that the students involved in this program work very hard and are an intricate part of the team that they are assisting. Each student has the opportunity to earn a Major L and receive a student athletic training jacket. A student athletic trainer can only earn a Major L after he/she has passed the first three levels of the program.

There is also a special award that is given each term to a student athletic trainer for their outstanding work and dedication.

If you have any questions about the student athletic trainer program, please contact Jason Larson at (609) 620-6895 or through e-mail at jlarson@lawrenceville.org.

Goals and Objectives

1. To introduce the student to the field of Athletic Training and other health related professions.
2. By the end of the program, the student will perform the basic techniques of taping an ankle.
3. By the end of the program, the student will perform basic 2-man stretching techniques.
4. By the end of the program, the student will be able to manual muscle test major muscle groups in the body.
5. By the end of the program, the student will understand some of the uses of different types of modalities.
6. By the end of the program, the student will understand why ice is used for acute injuries.
7. By the end of the program, the student will demonstrate proper wound care protocols for acute wounds.
8. By the end of the program, the student will demonstrate 1 man CPR.
9. By the end of the program, the student will understand some basic anatomy and physiology of different joints throughout the body.
10. By the end of the program, the student will understand some of the basic rehabilitation techniques involved with orthopedic injuries.

Responsibilities

1. To assist the school athletic trainer with the care and prevention of athletic injuries.
2. Keep the first aid kit stocked at all times.
3. To be at all practices and games.
4. To be at all student athletic trainer meetings.
5. To clean all abrasions and lacerations and report major cuts to the athletic trainer.
6. To be the first line of communication to the athletic trainer in case of an injury. The student athletic trainer will call either the athletic trainer or the school physician in the infirmary via walkie-talkie.
7. To act mature and responsible at all times.
8. The student may tape an injured athlete or perform similar duties under the direction of the athletic trainer.
9. To inquire if there is an athletic trainer at the away contests before the game and report findings to coach.
10. To greet visiting coach and explain the medical coverage situation at Lawrenceville.

Student Athletic Trainer is not responsible for:

1. Evaluating injuries and deciding if an athlete is able to continue to participate in the practice or game.
2. Performing CPR (if not certified).
3. Moving injured athlete without permission from athletic trainer.
4. Being a manager and student athletic trainer at same time.
5. Running the clock