Description: Physical therapists, athletic trainers, and other healthcare professionals seeking specialized education in sideline and venue emergency management for athletes.

Objectives: • Explain how the Emergency Response System works in each participant's particular locale. • Analyze the legal ramifications of specific case studies discussing athlete care. • Describe the state practice act as it pertains to each participant's licensed locale. • Demonstrate prevention of disease transmission using appropriate precautions with venue-specific considerations. • Perform a primary and secondary assessment on a simulated injured athlete. • Demonstrate the appropriate use of emergency oxygen. • Demonstrate the use of a metered dose inhaler. • Demonstrate the use of an EpiPen for anaphylaxis. • Describe the chain of survival including an outline of risks for cardiac emergencies in sports. • Demonstrate skills in CPR and AED use. • Describe the various blood rules in sports as it pertains to immediate care. • Outline the differences in wound care supplies based on the rules and regulations of the sport. • Evaluate and treat open wounds with the appropriate supplies. • Evaluate and treat acute sprains, strains, dislocations, and fractures with appropriate supplies. • Assess the abdomen with a focus on appropriate care of injuries. • Assess the thorax with a focus on appropriate care of injuries. • Discuss the increased incidence of eye and facial injuries in sports and explain how to treat appropriately. • Perform a SCAT 5 concussion evaluation. • Discuss how to provide immediate care for an athlete suffering from exertional heat illness. • Review the appropriate care of the spine-injured athlete. • Demonstrate spinal-restricted motion on an athlete with a suspected spine injury.

Status: Active

Activity Difficulty Level: Advanced

Domains:

• Assessment
• Evaluation and Diagnosis
• Critical Incident Management
• Therapeutic Intervention

Dual Credentials and JA: Emergency Medical Technicians/Paramedics, Nursing Professionals, Occupational Therapy Professionals, Physical Therapy Professionals, Physician Assistants, Physicians

Cost: $0.00

State: North Carolina (NC)

CEUs: 19.5