ATHTR X900 - Acute Sports Injury and Illness Management 2026
This course will focus on the management of acute athletic injuries and illnesses in the setting of immediate sports coverage. Speakers include physicians, sport physical therapists, and athletic trainers to discuss the spectrum of considerations from Emergency Action Planning to managing sports-related life and limb injuries. This course includes pre- and post-course assessments, in person lecture series, and practical labs for optimized practice of hands-on skills concerning concussion management, sports equipment removal, and splinting/stabilization of musculoskeletal injuries.
Delivery Options
Hybrid: This course includes both in-person instruction and online components for pre- and post-course work.
Time to Completion
This course is projected to take 14.5 hours to complete.
Course Completion Requirements
Successful completion of this course requires a minimum score of 99% and completion of all pre- and post-course assignments and assessments.
Technology Requirements
- Participants require computer and internet access for pre- and post-course work
- Standard audiovisual (AV) utilization will be used during in-person sessions
What You’ll Learn
- Develop and implement effective Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) for acute athletic injuries and illnesses in the setting of immediate sports coverage.
- Recognize and manage life- and limb-threatening conditions in athletes, including cardiac arrest, spinal cord injuries, brachial plexus injuries, and cardiovascular or pulmonary emergencies.
- Demonstrate competency in concussion evaluation and management, incorporating current consensus guidelines and evidence-based return-to-play principles.
- Perform appropriate acute musculoskeletal injury triage, splinting, and stabilization techniques during on-field and sideline care scenarios.
- Apply hands-on emergency skills in simulated laboratory settings, including cervical spine stabilization, sports equipment removal, hemorrhage control, and environmental illness management.
- Differentiate common dermatologic conditions in sport and implement appropriate participation and infection-control decisions.
- Identify and manage environmental and exertional heat illnesses (EHI) using evidence-based assessment and treatment strategies during sports coverage.
- Apply clinical decision-making under time-sensitive sideline conditions, prioritizing athlete safety while balancing return-to-play considerations.
- Demonstrate proficiency in hemorrhage control techniques, including use of tourniquets and “Stop the Bleed” principles.
What You’ll Earn
- A Certificate of Completion from Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
- 14.5 CEUs from Ohio Physical Therapy Association (pending approval)
Additional Information
Canvas will be used for pre- and post-course assignments and assessments, as well as for access to presentation slides. Completion of pre-course assignments and the post-course assessment is required prior to receiving a certificate.
The majority of the course will consist of live, in-person lectures and hands-on lab experiences.
Event Details:
- Day 1 Location: Biomedical Research Tower, Room 115 – 460 W 12th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210
- Day 2 Location: OSU Activity Recreation Center – 855 Woody Hayes Dr, Columbus, OH 43210
- Lunch will be provided on Day 1
- Parking is available at the 12th Avenue Parking Garage (daily rate) for Day 1
- Surface lot parking (daily rate) is available for Day 2
For nearby lodging options, please visit: https://parent.osu.edu/resources/hotels
Contact Us
For questions about enrollment, payment options, technology support, or course records, please contact our Enrollment Support team. Inquiries are typically answered within 24 business hours.
For questions about course content or learning objectives, please contact Alex Garnaut or John Dewitt.