Course Description
This blended online and live course will present an in-depth view of acute injury and illness management for physical therapists interested in treating an athletic population as Emergency Medical Responders. Participants can expect an overview of emergency medical systems and legal duties/ protection of emergency medical responders. This course will also discuss bleeding and wound management to limit the transmission of diseases. Course participants can expect in-depth instruction on the components of primary and secondary assessments including cardiac and respiratory emergencies, as well as the assessment and management of face, head, spine, abdominal, and extremity injuries. This course will satisfy requirements for initial ABPTS Board-Certification and recertification of Board- Certified Sports Clinical Specialists.
Course Level: Introductory/Intermediate
Prerequisites: None
Audience: PT/ATC/PTA
Contact Hrs: 7 hrs Online/8 hrs Live
Instructor: Domonique Martin
