The Athletic Training Department provides healthcare to all John Brown University student-athletes and strives to provide the best service possible. The athletic trainers want to serve the whole person through prevention, management, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. We are dedicated to helping the student-athlete return to his or her sport as soon as safely possible, with minimum to no risk for further injury.
Policies
Insurance Information »
The athletic injury insurance carried by John Brown University is a secondary insurance policy. If injured during practice or competition, the athlete’s primary insurance is billed initially. After the primary insurance has covered its portion, the claim is forwarded to John Brown University’s insurance carrier for processing. Unless the injury occurs as part of an emergency situation, all injuries must be reported to athletic training staff prior to seeking other treatment. Student-athletes seeking care for athletic injuries without prior approval of John Brown University’s athletic training staff will be held responsible for any expense incurred.
John Brown University cannot guarantee that providers’ recommended treatments are covered by insurance; therefore, it is the student-athlete / parents’ responsibility to ensure the medical provider obtains pre-authorization from their primary insurance prior to any medical procedure or purchase of medical equipment. Student-athletes / parents will be responsible for any expense not covered by insurance.
Athletic Physical Examination »
In order to participate in team or individual practices or competitions, all student-athletes must fill out a Medical History Questionnaire and pass a physical examination by a Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO). Student-athletes must also have on file sickle cell trait status, concussion baseline testing and waiver of liability form. Student-athletes who have undergone surgery or who have had extenuating medical circumstances requiring further medical evaluation must present a release to return to full athletic activities from their treating physician before they will be allowed to participate in any team competition, practice, or training session.
Substance Abuse Policy »
John Brown University is a Christian university and is concerned with the total well-being of its students. All student-athletes of the university are expected to maintain high standards of moral conduct and concern for the well-being and rights of their fellow students. These standards of conduct include the prohibitive use, possession or distribution of alcohol, illegal drugs or tobacco products. Students are expected at all times to adhere to standards of public and private behavior consistent with the philosophy and purposes of the university and with local, state and federal laws.
Visiting Team Information »
The athletic training room is located on the first floor of the Walton Lifetime Health Complex. Equipment such as electrical stimulation, ultrasound, cold and heat modalities are available. If the visiting team is traveling without a certified athletic trainer the JBU staff requests that supplies and written treatment protocols be provided. The JBU staff is ready to accommodate each visiting team as needed. During intercollegiate events, the JBU staff will provide water, cups, injury ice and emergency equipment; however, shower towels are not provided.
