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OUR MISSION
The athletic training department at Dominican University mission is to provide quality medical care to the student-athletes within the athletics department. The success of Dominican University's athletic teams depends on the safety and well-being of its student-athletes. The Athletic Training staff is committed to promoting a safe and healthy environment for all student-athletes in their intercollegiate participation at Dominican University. DU Athletic Training shall provide injury prevention, care, and rehabilitation services of recognized excellence.
"The Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) works with physicians and other medical personnel, employers, patients, parents, guardians, and athletic personnel in the development and coordination of efficient and responsive health care delivery systems. Athletic trainers are integral members of the health care team in secondary schools, colleges and universities, professional sports programs, sports medicine clinics, corporate/industrial, and other health care settings."1
1Standards and Guidelines, Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education Programs (CAATE)
PROFESSIONAL STAFF
Dr. Victor Romano of Romano Orthopedics is the team physician for Dominican athletics, who supervises and oversees all athletic training services at Dominican University.
ATHLETIC TRAINING ROOM RULES
- CONDUCT - Communicate efficiently. Be responsible and courteous to all student-athletes and staff.
- RESPECT - dress appropriately, no horseplay, inside voices
- ETIQUETTE - no loitering, no food or drink (except water), no cell phones.
IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION
Victoria Perez
Head Athletic Trainer
Email: Vperez4@dom.edu
Audrey Gaberik
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Email: Agaberik@dom.edu
Dr. Victor Romano
Romano Orthopedics
(O) 708-848-4662
IF YOU ARE INJURED
- All new injuries and illnesses MUST be reported to the athletic training staff as soon as possible. This can be done in several ways:
a. Talk to the athletic training staff BEFORE or AFTER practice session
b. Call/text/email the athletic training staff as soon as possible or the next day AND leave a message
- Student-athletes are expected to participate in practice/games if injuries are not reported.
- Being late to practice because of athletic training treatment is not an excuse. If you have a new injury, set up an appointment to be evaluated at least ONE hour before practice by a certified athletic trainer.