Saturday, September 18, 2021; 1:00pm-7:00pm
Sunday, September 19, 2021; 8:00am-2:00pm
Lincoln College of Postprofessional, Graduate and Continuing Education
Phone: 630-889-6622
Email: postgrad@nuhs.edu
CE hours approved in IL, IA, MI, WI, and IN. Please inquire about additional states / provinces.
Date: September 18-19, 2021
Time: Saturday 1:00pm – 7:00pm; Sunday 8:00am – 2:00pm (12 hours)
Location: NUHS Campus / Lombard, IL
Instructors: Anne Sorrentino D.C., DACBSP®, EMT-B, ART, CSTI, NKT, FDN
Being CPR certified is a requirement for the CCSP exam. CPR certification is being offered for this course at an additional cost of $60. On the registration page be sure to select this fee and you will be sent the online course material 2-3 weeks before the course. A time for your CPR practical will be coordinated with the instructor for the weekend of the Emergency Procedures Course.
Program Description
The student will understand how an emergency medical team functions and the various roles of its team members. The student will learn to recognize emergency situations and take the appropriate actions to manage the emergency in both on-field and off-field events. Cardiovascular, hypoperfusion and fracture care will be given special attention.
Format
The program content will be presented in both lecture and laboratory format.
Outline
Hour 1. Introduction to emergency management principles - duties of the team physician related to the care of the seriously injured athlete
Hour 2. Communicating in the EMS system, emergency procedures related equipment
Hour 3. Universal precautions and blood-borne pathogens
Hour 4. The initial (Primary) assessment (ABCDs) and Secondary surveys -technique and skills workshop (hands-on)
Hour 5. Airway Management, Assessment, Maintenance for compromised airways, Application of oxygen
Hour 6. Evaluation of the Unconscious Athlete, Altered Mental Status (AMS)-includes AEIOU-TIPS, stroke, diabetic emergencies, seizures
Hour 7. On-the-field management of spinal injuries and application of the cervical collar- technique and skills workshop (hands-on)
Hour 8. On-the-field management of spinal injuries continued – log rolling, spine boarding- technique and skills workshop (hands-on)
Hour 9. On-the-field management of Shock Recognition and Care Interventions-cardiopulmonary considerations, cardiovascular collapse
Hour 10. On-the-field management of other forms of shock, additional visceral and systemic conditions
Hour 11. On-the-field management of extremity fractures, splinting upper and lower extremities, ribs, soft tissue injuries- technique and skills workshop (hands-on)
Hour 12. Management of environmental injuries – heat/cold
Sports Nutrition- Brian Anderson, DC, CCN, MPHS, MS: 15 hr GO!
Radiology Applications in Sports- Michael Fergus, DC, DACBR, MSK; 10 hr GO!
Management of Injuries to the Spine and Pelvis- Manuel Duarte, MS, DC, MSAc: 15 hr GO!
Managemnt of Special Populations- Manuel Duarte, MS, DC, MSAc: 8 hr GO!
Upcoming Online Classes Posted August 2021:
Instructors: Holly Moriarty, DC, DACBSP; Patrick Helma, DC, DACBSP; Thomas Young, DC, DACBSP
Concepts of Sports Physician
Concussion Evaluation and Management
Management of Injuries to the Upper and Lower Extremity
Adjunctive Therapies and Procedures