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Gallaudet University

OFFICIAL ATHLETICS SITE OF THE GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY BISON
GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY BISON

Gallaudet University Athletic Training

Revised: Fall 2024

Mission Statement
The Gallaudet University Athletic Training staff is committed to providing the best health care to the student-athlete physically and mentally while fostering the mission statement and goals set forth by the athletics department. We are determined to help our student-athletes return to participation through the proper utilization of care, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.
 
GU Certified Athletic Trainers

If you have any questions or concerns about sports physicals or any other Athletic Training related issues, please contact:

Sports Physical Forms

     You will need to complete a physical exam and get a physician's clearance for sports if you are planning to join the GU varsity sports team(s). Please download the forms from the link below::
NEW STUDENT'S REQUIREMENT CHECKLIST WHERE TO SUBMIT YOUR FORMS?
Required to attend classes
 Patient Portal
 
*Access the portal by entering your GU username and password then upload the requested health forms.
 
Click SHS page or University Student Health Insurance page for more information
Required to participate in GU Athletics team(s)
 Patient Portal
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Gallaudet University
Athletics Department / Athletic Training
800 Florida Ave. NE, Washington DC 20002
Fax: 202-651-5678
Email: at@gallaudet.edu
* Sickle Cell Trait (SCT) Test Result
All new student-athletes (including transfers, freshman, students who wish to try-out) MUST present proof of a Sickle Cell Solubility Test in order to participate on any of our intercollegiate athletic teams.
  1.  Submit newborn Screening Test (SCT) Results:
  1. Contact your primary care provider (PCP) or hospital of birth/pediatrician's office and request a copy of your SCT status from birth. Most states required newborn SCT testing beginning in 1990.
  2. Request a copy of your newborn screening information/results from your birth state Dept of Health  cdc.gov/genomics/resources/h.htm
  1. Get tested:
    1. You may use the NCAA sickle cell test site near your home to book a test through quest diagnostics (sicklecelltesting.pwnhealth.com).
    2. You may go to GU Student Health Services (SHS) to get tested if you are already on campus.
 
** Medical Records
Our team physicians and the Athletic Training staff will need to review the medical record you indicated in the history form. (e.g., physician's office notes, surgery notes, cardiology reports, clearance notes, etc.) Please contact your physician's office and obtain those records.
 
     -Returning Student-Athletes
 Please contact:
  • The designated Athletic Training staff to request your required form (medical history form) and set up a concussion baseline test
  • The designated head coach to request online forms 
 

Gallaudet University Athletic Training

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