Emergency Medical Course 1

Learning Objectives

1. Develop an Emergency Action Plan
2. Know the primary focus of the initial assessment and care for an injured athlete
3. Know the primary equipment and supplies necessary for emergency medical care
4. Be able to document and communicate the treatment provided to injured athletes
5. Know the primary components of a physical examination of an injured athlete
6. Understand airway anatomy, compromise, and how to manage a compromised airway
7. Understand sudden cardiac death in athletes including causes and possible
   interventions
8. Define psychological trauma including post-traumatic stress disorder and acute stress disorder
9. Understand psychological interventions in crisis situations, including the steps and the follow up