Athletics Health Care Administration and Medical Oversight
Athletics health care administration focuses on creating systems that ensure independent medical care and oversight of the delivery of athletics health care.
Schools are encouraged to set up systems that protect the independent authority of team physicians and athletic trainers so they can make medical and return-to-play decisions without outside pressure.
A key component of this framework is the requirement for each school to designate an Athletics Health Care Administrator who oversees the administration and delivery of athletics health care across campus.
Education & Resources
In addition to providing campuses with resources such as the Athletics Health Care Administrator Handbook and the NCAA Sports Medicine Handbook, the SSI and leading scientific and sports medicine organizations have developed evidence- and consensus-based guidance regarding independent medical care, which articulate the principles and strategies necessary to facilitate an environment that promotes the health, safety and performance of student-athletes.
Athletics Health Care Administrator Handbook
The Athletics Health Care Administrator Handbook outlines:
- Athletics Health Care Administrator designation
- Role expectations for Athletics Health Care Administrators
- Athletics Health Care Administrator Checklist
- NCAA health, safety and performance legislation
- Evidence-and consensus-based guidance
Independent Medical Care Best Practices
The SSI and leading scientific and sports medicine organizations have developed recommendations for athletics departments and athletics health care providers to use to align with the principles of independent medical care.