Management of Sideline Emergencies - 7/24/2024

Course Description:  Healthcare professionals and members of the Athletic Health Care Team should be prepared to handle and manage medical emergencies that occur to maximize outcomes to athletes. Preparedness can be the difference between life and death when an emergency occurs. This course will provide highlights of emergency preparedness, including an overview of hands-on skills and group practice with hands-on skills training.  This course will discuss the importance of being prepared and equipped to handle emergencies in sport.  Topics include but are not limited to the management of sudden cardiac arrest, spinal injuries, heat-related illness, fractures, and more.

****Dinner will be provided for this event starting at 4:30PM****

Disclosure:  Neither the speakers or planners of this activity have any relevant relationships with commercial interests to disclose.

Objectives:  

1.     Recognize and understand the signs and symptoms of general medical emergencies and their management to prevent sudden death in athletics.

2.     Identify evidence-based recommendations with regards to appropriate care and transport of the spine injured athlete, including considerations for equipment removal.

3.     Identify how to best prepare for potential emergencies, including pre-event communications (Medical Time-Out) and pre-season communications between the members of the Athletic Health Care Team.

4.     Identify heat and weather-related injuries, evidence-based recommendations for management and treatment, and considerations.

5.     Recognition and evidence-based recommendations for fracture management & bleeding control basics.

Accreditation: 

Physicians:  

Baptist Health Care is accredited by the Florida Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Baptist Health Care designates this live activity for a maximum of (3) hour in AMA PRA Category I creditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physical Therapists, Nurses & Occupational Therapists (Florida):

Baptist Hospital, CE Broker provider # 50-183 approves this program for 3 hours credit for nurses and occupational therapists.  

Athletic Trainers 

Andrews Research & Education Foundation P10024 is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 3 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.