Wildcat Athletics

Student & Administrative Services Center, Rm. 1083 · (570) 320-2443

Athletic Trainer

Penn College employs a full-time certified athletic trainer through Susquehanna Health to meet the health care needs of our athletes.

Contact & Location Information

Training Room — (570) 320-2400, ext. 2778
Bardo Gymnasium, Room 118 (opens 2 hours before sporting events)
Hours: Mon. - Fri., 1-9 p.m. (subject to change, based on practice and game schedules)

School Nurse — (570) 320-2400, ext. 7224
Bush Campus Center, Room 150

Emergency Care — (570) 321-2000
Williamsport Hospital, 777 Rural Avenue

Services

Evaluation of injuries
Taping and wrapping (visiting soccer teams will be taped at the field)
Rehabilitation of injuries
General first-aid
Referral to orthopedic specialist
Treatment of injuries, including
- Ice and heat
- Whirlpool *
- Ultrasound *
- Electric stimulation *

* Any athlete requiring stimulation, ultrasound, or whirlpool treatments must bring a written prescription from a certified athletic trainer or doctor. Failure to provide written proof will result in no treatment.

Forms

Insurance Form (PDF)

Medical Consent Form (PDF)

Pre-participation Exam Form (PDF)

Event Coverage

Our athletic trainer will be present at all home sporting events except tennis, bowling, and golf. The following will be provided for visiting teams:

Taping area (visiting teams supply their own taping supplies)
Ice and bags (home bench)
Water and cups
Splints and crutches (home bench)

Out-of-Season Coverage

Due to limited resources, out-of-season events will not be staffed by our athletic trainer. The head coach is responsible for first-aid and contacting emergency services.