Sports Chiropractic in a Collegiate Setting

Tuition: $69
Hours: 3

Instructor

Course Description

This three (3) hour distance based course covers topics important for the chiropractic sports physician.  Defining the role of the chiropractic physician within a sports medicine team and what skills are needed to integrate into a sports setting will be discussed.  Utilization rates of chiropractors when practicing full time in a sports medicine setting and legal considerations of the sports chiropractor will also be covered.  Spinal injury rates in collegiate sports, catastrophic spine injuries, and Emergency Action Plans (EAP's) & spine in sports guidelines will also be discussed.

This class consists mainly of videos. There are three parts that are 40-65 minutes each.

Evaluation

The content of this course is provided through video recordings and some online reading material in which the learner’s participation (time) is actively tracked and logged. A minimum of three hours is required. There will be at least three questions for every hour of the class. The learner must receive a score of 80% of the total possible points and log at least three hours to receive credit for the course. Learners not achieving the pass rate will be directed to additional study by the instructor and allowed to re-take the examination.

No textbooks required. Computer and Internet service required for completion of this course. Funding sources and potential conflicts of interest statement: No funds were received, underwritten or subsidized by any vendors of any goods including supplies or services for this course.

Outline

Introduction

  • My Journey In Sports Medicine
  • What is Sports Medicine
  • Integration - The Big Picture
  • Defining Our Role

Skills

  • Career Development
  • Soft Skills
  • Clinical Skills
  • Supplies

Spine in Sports

  • Legal Considerations of a Sports Medicine Physician
  • Spinal Trauma & Emergencies

 

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Disclaimer

All opinions, viewpoints and recommendations contained in this presentation represent those of the author alone and do not represent the opinions, viewpoints, or recommendations of any organization with which the author may be affiliated, including, without limitation, the the ACBSP.  This work is intended to provide current and accurate information about the subjects covered and is designed to help doctors of chiropractic to maintain their professional expertise. This publication and accompanying program are offered with the understanding that neither the speakers nor sponsoring organizations are rendering any therapeutic or other professional services. Individuals using this publication or orally conveyed information in dealing with a patient's care should also fully research original and current sources of authority.