Foundation / Competencies in Sports Physical Therapy
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to provide the participant with an overview of the skills necessary to practice in the sports physical therapy setting. Emphasis will be placed on the recognition and emergency management of injuries and illnesses related to sports. Taping, equipment fitting, and rehabilitation of injuries will be discussed and practiced.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
- Discuss and demonstrate knowledge of emergency management of injuries and illnesses
related to sports. - Discuss and demonstrate taping, bracing, and proper equipment fitting
- Discuss and demonstrate appropriate rehabilitation related to sports injuries as well as the use of pharmaceutical and ergogenic aids
- Provide basic guidelines regarding nutrition and dietary guidelines related to sports
- Discuss and apply knowledge of basic human physiology in athletic competetion
- Discuss and demonstrate the preparticipation physical examination
Required Pre-Course Work
- American Red Cross Emergency Response Textbook
- American Red Cross Emergency Response Workbook
DAY ONE
8:00-12:30
- Course Introduction
- Epidemiology of Sports Injuries
- Overview of the EMS System#
- Prevention of Disease Transmission#
- Legal and Ethical Issues/ Scope of Care#
- Radiologic Principles
- Lower Quarter/Ankle Taping (Demo/Lab)
12:30-1:30 - Lunch
1:30- 5:30
- Breathing Emergencies/Oxygen Administration#
- Breathing Emergencies/Oxygen Administration Lab
- Cardiac Emergencies#/Sudden Cardiac Death
- Cardiac Emergencies Lab & Testing
DAY TWO
08:00-12:30
- Bleeding and Shock#
- Bleeding and Shock Lab
- General Medical Conditions#
- Facial and Throat Injuries
- Visceral/Chest/Abdominal Injuries
- UQ/Hand and Thumb Taping (Demo/Lab)
12:30-1:30 - Lunch
1:30-4:30
- Musculoskeletal Injuries
- Fracture Management Lab
- Head Injuries, Concussion in Sports
DAY THREE
08:00-12:30
- Spinal Injuries & Pre-Hospital Care of the Spine Injured
Athlete/Lab - Childbirth#
- EMS support and Operations#
- Environmental Conditions & Fluid Replacement
- Dermatologic Concerns in the Athlete
12:30-1:30 - Lunch
1:30-5:00
- Emergency Response Test (Written and Practical)
DAY FOUR
8:00-12:30
- Bracing and Padding
- Bracing, Taping, Padding Lab
- Pre-Season Screening
- Nutrition for the Athlete/Ergogenic Aids (readings only)
- The Aging Athlete
- Female Athlete Concerns
12:30-1:30 - Lunch
1:30-3:00
- Adolescent Athlete
- Course Wrap-up/Evaluation/Certificates
