Clinical education sites affiliated with the University of Nebraska–Lincoln may keep a limited supply of over-the-counter (OTC) medications. These medications may only be dispensed with prior approval from a supervising preceptor or other licensed medical staff member.
Prescription medications can only be prescribed by licensed physicians. Students in the UNL Athletic Training Program (UNL ATP) are not permitted access to prescription medications.
In the rare event that an athletic training student (ATS) is formally asked by their preceptor or a patient to hold prescription medication during an activity, the ATS must:
- Ensure the container is clearly labeled with the patient’s name and the medication name.
- Accurately document any medication use by the patient.
- Return the medication to the patient or supervising preceptor immediately after the activity ends.