2016 Returners ATS PDF
Dear Student Athlete, Our Sports Medicine Staff would like to welcome you back to Abilene Christian University for another great year in ACU Sports! In preparation for our 2016-2017 sports seasons, there are several items that must be updated by each Student Athlete in order to be medically cleared for participation in your respective sports. Please carefully read and complete all items at your earliest convenience. You may use a cell phone, tablet, or computer to complete the ATS Athlete Portal, as directed below. -Open your browser, and go to https://atsusers.com and follow the ATS Athlete Web Portal Instructions included in this document -All information regarding medical history and health insurance must be updated and entered accurately. Please provide us with accurate, up-to-date information. -If you do NOT currently have health insurance, e-mail [email protected] ASAP so we can assist you in signing up for school insurance prior to physicals. If you were insured through the school insurance last year and will also need coverage for this year, send an e-mail to [email protected] so that we can get your plan renewed for another year. - A returner’s sports physical will be completed with the Athletic Training staff when your team reports to campus. It is not necessary for you to get a physical completed by a physician for this. We will update these when you come to campus. -If you have received physical therapy, or have been seen by your own physician at home for any condition regarding your health/well-being, be sure to provide us with all documentation about your care/services. - If you are currently being treated for ADHD with a stimulant medication, this MUST be reported using the NCAA Medical Exception Documentation Reporting Form to Support the Diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Treatment with Banned Stimulant Medication -Carefully read the instructions attached to this e-mail to make this an easy, problem-free process If you have questions regarding this system or any questions regarding insurance, please contact Adam Ybarra at [email protected]. We look forward to another great year in ACU Athletics!! Go Wildcats!! Thanks!! -ACU Sports Medicine Staff
ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS MEDICINE RETURNING ATHLETE WEB PORTAL INSTRUCTIONS Website Information https://www.atsusers.com/ Click on Athlete Portal in the middle of page Logging into the ATS System: Users with accounts: Athlete ID: the ID you created last year and should be your first initial and last name (example: Ron Smith, would be “rsmith”) Password: this password was created by you last year. If for some reason you cannot remember your password click “forgot password” or e-‐mail [email protected] so we can send it out to you. Database: atsacu Athlete Information will immediately open on your screen, with the “general” tab open. All of this information must be reviewed and updated as necessary. It is important to open EACH tab and follow the directions below!! Items that may need updated: § -‐Cell phone # and text message # § -‐E-‐mail (update to your ACU school e-‐mail if this has not already been done) § -‐Address if it has changed § -‐Year in school (must be changed) § -‐Medical Alerts § -‐Allergies § -‐Current Medications-‐any medications that have been added to your daily routine must be included Save and Verify Athlete General Information Medical History: All major injuries, illnesses, and surgeries must be entered here under Medical History. Events that occurred in the last year must also be accurately updated into this Medical History section (surgeries, season-‐ending injuries/illnesses, concussions, etc). To add new surgeries: § Click “+Add” § Complete the pop-‐up box and then click the “insert” check-‐box § Type in any other medical notes, regarding both sport-‐related and non-‐sport related, injuries/illnesses in the “Other Medical Notes” box Save and Verify Medical History
Immunizations & Paperwork: Make any changes to immunizations that have been received in the last year (example: tetanus, etc.)
Verify Immunization Information if changes were made Insurance: § Click on the Insurance tab § Review the Insurance details and complete any new required fields o MUST enter the policy holder’s DOB and SS#, Insurance group # and policy # § If your insurance has changed from Last year, push the “delete” button at the top, and then click “+add” to add your new insurance. o If new insurance was added, Insert a FRONT AND BACK picture of your HEALTH insurance card. If this is NOT an EASY TO READ, CLEAR picture, then DO NOT ADD IT. If the picture is hard to read, bring your INSURANCE CARD to physicals so we can scan it in with our scanner, or e-‐mail it to [email protected]. This MUST be completed, OR, you must have your actual insurance card at the time of physicals § If no changes were made, click Verify Insurance Information § If new insurance was added, be sure to Save Insurance Information All ACU Student-‐Athletes MUST have primary insurance! If you do not have insurance contact Jenny Scruggs, Insurance Coordinator, ([email protected]) so we can sign you up for school insurance prior to physicals. If you are unable to upload the picture of your insurance card to ATS, you can e-‐mail it to [email protected]. Emergency Contact § Click on “Contacts” tab, and enter Emergency Contact information o Enter 2 Emergency Contacts o Be sure that the contact information is current and correct o To add a new contact, or edit a current one, use the “add,” “edit,” and “delete” options at the top § If changes were made, click Save and Verify Medical History
ATHLETE FORMS § Click on “Forms” at the top § There are several forms that must be completed EACH year § Under “Form Name” each of the following forms need to be completed: -‐Athletic Participation Statements -‐Drug Testing -‐Illness-‐Injury Reporting -‐Medical Policy -‐Student Athlete HIPPA Auth. -‐ADHD Reporting Form § For each form, click the form name, then click “new.” Read the document, sign the document in the box then type in your name in the “signed by” and click “sign,” then click “save” at the bottom **You must save after each one** § You WILL NOT be cleared by Athletic Training staff to participate until ALL forms have been completed
If you do not upload a picture of your insurance card to the portal, be sure to bring your actual insurance card with you to the physical exams. If necessary, you may bring a clear, front and back copy of your insurance card with you to physicals. These must be verified in person with the Athletic Training staff in order for you to be cleared for participation. A returner’s sports physical will be completed with the Athletic Training staff when your team reports to campus. It is not necessary for you to get a physical completed by a physician for this. We will update these when you come to campus. If you have received physical therapy, or have been seen by your own physician at home for any condition regarding your health/well-‐being, be sure to provide us with all documentation about your care/services. If you have any trouble with the above process please call Adam Ybarra, Head Athletic Trainer, at 325-‐674-‐2230 or email: [email protected] Sincerely, Sports Medicine Staff
ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS MEDICINE RETURNING ATHLETE WEB PORTAL INSTRUCTIONS Website Information https://www.atsusers.com/ Click on Athlete Portal in the middle of page Logging into the ATS System: Users with accounts: Athlete ID: the ID you created last year and should be your first initial and last name (example: Ron Smith, would be “rsmith”) Password: this password was created by you last year. If for some reason you cannot remember your password click “forgot password” or e-‐mail [email protected] so we can send it out to you. Database: atsacu Athlete Information will immediately open on your screen, with the “general” tab open. All of this information must be reviewed and updated as necessary. It is important to open EACH tab and follow the directions below!! Items that may need updated: § -‐Cell phone # and text message # § -‐E-‐mail (update to your ACU school e-‐mail if this has not already been done) § -‐Address if it has changed § -‐Year in school (must be changed) § -‐Medical Alerts § -‐Allergies § -‐Current Medications-‐any medications that have been added to your daily routine must be included Save and Verify Athlete General Information Medical History: All major injuries, illnesses, and surgeries must be entered here under Medical History. Events that occurred in the last year must also be accurately updated into this Medical History section (surgeries, season-‐ending injuries/illnesses, concussions, etc). To add new surgeries: § Click “+Add” § Complete the pop-‐up box and then click the “insert” check-‐box § Type in any other medical notes, regarding both sport-‐related and non-‐sport related, injuries/illnesses in the “Other Medical Notes” box Save and Verify Medical History
Immunizations & Paperwork: Make any changes to immunizations that have been received in the last year (example: tetanus, etc.)
Verify Immunization Information if changes were made Insurance: § Click on the Insurance tab § Review the Insurance details and complete any new required fields o MUST enter the policy holder’s DOB and SS#, Insurance group # and policy # § If your insurance has changed from Last year, push the “delete” button at the top, and then click “+add” to add your new insurance. o If new insurance was added, Insert a FRONT AND BACK picture of your HEALTH insurance card. If this is NOT an EASY TO READ, CLEAR picture, then DO NOT ADD IT. If the picture is hard to read, bring your INSURANCE CARD to physicals so we can scan it in with our scanner, or e-‐mail it to [email protected]. This MUST be completed, OR, you must have your actual insurance card at the time of physicals § If no changes were made, click Verify Insurance Information § If new insurance was added, be sure to Save Insurance Information All ACU Student-‐Athletes MUST have primary insurance! If you do not have insurance contact Jenny Scruggs, Insurance Coordinator, ([email protected]) so we can sign you up for school insurance prior to physicals. If you are unable to upload the picture of your insurance card to ATS, you can e-‐mail it to [email protected]. Emergency Contact § Click on “Contacts” tab, and enter Emergency Contact information o Enter 2 Emergency Contacts o Be sure that the contact information is current and correct o To add a new contact, or edit a current one, use the “add,” “edit,” and “delete” options at the top § If changes were made, click Save and Verify Medical History
ATHLETE FORMS § Click on “Forms” at the top § There are several forms that must be completed EACH year § Under “Form Name” each of the following forms need to be completed: -‐Athletic Participation Statements -‐Drug Testing -‐Illness-‐Injury Reporting -‐Medical Policy -‐Student Athlete HIPPA Auth. -‐ADHD Reporting Form § For each form, click the form name, then click “new.” Read the document, sign the document in the box then type in your name in the “signed by” and click “sign,” then click “save” at the bottom **You must save after each one** § You WILL NOT be cleared by Athletic Training staff to participate until ALL forms have been completed
If you do not upload a picture of your insurance card to the portal, be sure to bring your actual insurance card with you to the physical exams. If necessary, you may bring a clear, front and back copy of your insurance card with you to physicals. These must be verified in person with the Athletic Training staff in order for you to be cleared for participation. A returner’s sports physical will be completed with the Athletic Training staff when your team reports to campus. It is not necessary for you to get a physical completed by a physician for this. We will update these when you come to campus. If you have received physical therapy, or have been seen by your own physician at home for any condition regarding your health/well-‐being, be sure to provide us with all documentation about your care/services. If you have any trouble with the above process please call Adam Ybarra, Head Athletic Trainer, at 325-‐674-‐2230 or email: [email protected] Sincerely, Sports Medicine Staff
