Substance Abuse Policy
The use of illicit and/or illegal substances is grounds for immediate dismissal from the AT Program. All athletic training students will be subject to testing and corrective action as is outlined in the Athletic Department Substance Abuse Policy for student-athletes. All students are expected to comply with substance use/abuse policies as outlined in the Cumberland University Student Handbook. Athletic Training Handbook – Academics 18 Students taking any substance, illegal, legal, or medically prescribed, that has the potential to impair judgment, alertness, mental status, physical capacities, or otherwise reduce professional performance, should report this use to the certified staff immediately. This will assist the staff in ensuring a safe environment for the athletes and clients receiving services from the Athletic Training Department. Personally reporting a substance abuse problem will result in a First Offense. Minimum Penalty for Violation of Substance Abuse Policy: ● First Offense: AT Program Suspension and failing of clinical course for that semester. If ATS chooses to re-apply to the AT Program the following year, they are subject to drug testing every time and are on a ZEROTOLERANCE Policy. ● Second Offense: AT Program Suspension and failing clinical course for that semester. ATS is ineligible to EVER re-apply to the AT Program at Cumberland University.