HPHE 6890 - Emergency Management in Athletic Training

This course will offer comprehensive material covering life threatening medical and orthopedic situations in sports medicine, including assessment, treatment and transportation of injured athletes. Particular focus will be provided on splinting various body parts, spine board procedures, equipment removal and general medical emergency management.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

Credits: 3 hours

Restrictions Restricted to master’s in Exercise and Sports Medicine, Athletic Training Concentration.
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to Graduate students only.