Sports Medicine
The Athletic Training Office is located in Burns Hall on Lower Level 1 near the Biology Lab.
About St. Joseph's College Sports Medicine
The St. Joseph’s College sports medicine staff is dedicated to the prevention, rehabilitation and recovery needs of over 150 student-athletes. The athletic training staff consists of one full-time athletic trainer which is NATA certified and licensed in the state of New York.
St. Joseph’s College athletic trainer strives to place great attention and detail on each athlete in order to provide the best care possible. The sports medicine staff prides itsself on not only providing the best injury-specific plan of care, but also ensuring that the athlete's long-term health goals are met.
The St. Joseph’s College sports medicine staff consults regularly with team physician Dr. William Urban, doctor of orthopedic surgery and sports medicine at SUNY Downstate Medical Center.
Dr. Urban and a network of medical staff work closely with the Bears for their surgical and rehabilitative needs.
Required Forms and Paperwork
- Student-Athlete Medical Form
- Treatment Consent Form
- Consent for Use and Disclosure of Protected Health Information
- NCAA Drug Testing Consent Form
- NCAA Banned Substances List
Athletic Training Room Rules and Procedures
- You must sign in prior to receiving treatment.
- Student-athletes must dress appropriately in training room (T-shirt and shorts) to allow access to receive treatment on the injured area.
- All treatments are to be prescribed and monitored by a Certified Athletic Trainer.
- Student-Athletes requiring any treatment for injuries should make a concerted effort to be in the training room one hour prior to practice and two hours prior to a contest.
- Student-athletes are not permitted to use phones for personal use. The use of staff desks and computers in the training room is prohibited at all times.
- Food and drinks other than water are not permitted in training room.
- Loitering is prohibited in the training room. Those not receiving treatment will be asked to leave.
- Do not touch or use any of the training room equipment unless instructed to do so by a CAT.
- Any Athlete told to come in to receive treatment, and fail to show up, may result in not being cleared to participate in practice or contest. Their coach will be notified.
- Student-Athletes are not permitted to use the office phones for personal use. Their coach will be notified if such an infraction occurs.
Pre-Participation Physical Exam
All student-athletes are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the pre-participation physical exams offered annually on campus that are administered by the team physicians. Please be advised that the student-athlete will not allowed to participate in any team-related tryout, practice or competition without submitting a completed medical form to Athletic Trainer and passing a physical exam. These medical forms are available on-line and can be completed by the student-athlete’s personal physician. In addition, the student-athlete will not be issued any equipment, uniforms or gear without first passing a physical exam.
Reporting Injuries
Any injury that is suffered during participation in varsity athletics at St. Joseph’s College should be reported to the athletic training staff immediately. The staff will then assess the condition and make appropriate referrals when necessary. An injury that is not reported in a timely fashion may not be eligible for coverage by the Athletic Department’s secondary insurance.
Any student-athlete that suffers an injury and needs to see a medical doctor will be sent to our team physician and must be cleared by our team physician or certified athletic trainer to return back to the field of play.
