- Environmental conditions can be an extremely dangerous situation in the world of sports medicine. In athletics, our athletes are often times exposed to harsh elements and they may not be equipped or acclimated to handle the stresses that these environmental conditions can put on their bodies. As Athletic Trainers, it is easy to overlook these dangerous conditions as our focus often times is centered on orthopedic injuries. In addition, these environmental conditions are often times seasonal, making re-occurring training and education necessary.
- By participating in this course, viewers will learn how to detect and prevent various types of heat and cold conditions/injuries as well as proper and necessary treatment for these conditions. After this program, participants will also be able to determine when these conditions progress from conservative treatment to an emergency situation. Athletic Trainers specifically will also gain knowledge in how to equip themselves to cover events in harsh environmental situations.
MaineGeneral Sports Medicine & Colby College Sports Medicine offer Heat Illness and Hypothermia.
CAT A Presentation
On-Demand
- Elizabeth Rothe, MD, MaineGeneral Sports Medicine
- Travis Kinane, DO, Maine-Dartmouth Family Residency
Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, the participant will be able to:
• Identify the different conditions of heat illnesses.
• Perform necessary emergency treatment of different heat illnesses.
• Identify when cold conditions become a medical emergency.
• Apply various and appropriate treatment of cold conditions.
According to the education levels described by the PDC, the following continuing education course is considered to be Advanced.
Credits Awarded
CEUs awarded: 1 CAT A CEUs
MaineGeneral Medical Center (BOC AP#: P2258) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Certified Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of (1) CAT A CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
