Sports Medicine Handbook

The following policies and procedures have been developed strictly for the use of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Athletics Department.  These policies only pertain to varsity student athletes participating for the university or its opponents. 

These policies will be reviewed and updated annually by the Sports Medicine Staff.  The staff has the right to amend these policies at any time to ensure proper care is being provided to the student athletes at all time.

Emergency Action Plan

 Home Contest EAP

Venue EAP

• Tripp Athletic Center
• Tripp Center Natatorium
• On Campus Outdoor Athletic Facilities
• Hetland Arena

Catastrophic Injury and Emergency Notification Plan

Away Contest

Automated External Defibrillator Use Policy

Athlete Information & Guidelines

Medical Clearance Policy

Secondary Insurance Policy

HIPAA Guidelines and Privacy Policy

FERPA Guidelines and Privacy Policy

• Release Authorization Form

Concussion Policy and Management Plan

Medical Visits, Medical Referrals, Return to Play and Prescription Policies

Taping, Bracing and Rehabilitation Policy

Medical Supplies and Equipment Use Policies

NCAA Banned Substance and Tobacco Policy

Weather Guidelines

Lightning and Event Suspension Protocol

Outdoor Activities in Cold Weather Guidelines

Inclement Weather & University Closing Protocol

Heat Illness & Fluid Replacement Protocol

Department Policies

Student Athlete Pregnancy Policy

Student Athlete Diabetic Management Policy

Student Athlete with Impairment Policy

Eating Disorder Policy

Mental Health Policy

Infectious Disease Policy