“The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) is committed to protecting the safety and well-being of the athletes that participate in our member schools’ athletic programs. It is the responsibility of each member institution to develop procedures and follow practices that reflect the current standards of student athlete care and follow the guidelines established in the NJCAA Handbook.” (NJCAA Position Statement on Safety, NJCAA Handbook 2022-23)
To ensure compliance with NJCAA guidelines, the Athletic Training Department and Athletics Medical Staff at Carroll Community College are responsible for coordinating the sports medicine related needs of the Athletic Department. This includes managing issues such as student-athlete preparticipation medical clearance, injury prevention programs, implementing injury/illness management protocols, coordinating Team Physician services, overseeing emergency action plans, practice and event coverage, acute and chronic injury assessment, and the development of injury treatment and rehabilitation plans.
Athletic Training/Sports Medicine/Athletics Medical Staff:
Gary Horsmon, MS, PA-C, ATC Athletic Trainer ghorsmon@carrollcc.edu ; (o) 410.386.8474
Erica Gaertner, MD Team Physician LifeBridge Health Sports Medicine Institute
Athletic Training Room P – 506 Hours: M-F; 12pm – 6pm*
*Student-athletes who have a problem in need of assessment are urged to contact the Athletic Trainer to schedule an appointment to be evaluated. Most other needs can be managed during regular office hours, however, be advised that the Athletic Trainer is frequently out of the office later in the afternoon due to practices or games.
Team Physician:
Erica Gaertner, MD provides medical direction to Carroll Community College Athletics and the Athletic Training Department. As a Primary Care Sports Medicine provider with LifeBridge Health Sports Medicine Institute, Dr. Gaertner is available, when necessary, to evaluate and guide treatment of a wide variety of injuries and sports health related conditions. With direct availability to several orthopedic specialists, the association with LifeBridge Health gives the Athletic Training staff many options with providing health care to student athletes.
Appointments with team physicians are coordinated by the Athletic Training staff.
Preparticipation Medical Clearance:
All prospective student athletes must be medically cleared prior to participating in any team activity, whether it be in-season or out-of-season. This includes practices, contests, as well as team workouts and conditioning sessions.
Preparticipation medical clearance includes an up to date preparticipation physical exam, as well as several other important forms, which must be completed and updated annually. It is important for prospective student-athletes to provide a complete and thorough medical history as well indicate understanding of several key policies and procedures. View the links below for important information.
Important Links:
CCC Athletic Training Quick Facts
CCC Athletics Preparticipation Medical Clearance Policy & Instructions
CCC Athletics Preparticipation Medical Clearance Forms
CCC Athletics Concussion Management Policy
CCC Athletics Student-Athlete Concussion Management Protocol
CCC Athletics Emergency Action Plan (EAP)