Learning Objectives
- To describe the context of communication between athletes and sport health care professionals.
- To discuss models of the patient–practitioner relationship in sport health care.
- To examine functions, modes, congruence, factors affecting, and means of enhancing patient–practitioner communication in sport health care.
- To define, provide a rationale for, and describe the context of referral of athletes by sport health care professionals for psychological services.
- To identify common circumstances warranting referral for psychological services in sport health care.
- To present practical guidelines for making referrals and setting up referral networks.
BOC: 2.25 Continuing Education Units
NATA PDC Level of Difficulty: Advanced
Program Faculty: Course content includes chapters 9-10 of the book “Psychology of Sport Injury” by Britton W. Brewer, PhD & Charles J. Redmond, MS, MEd, ATC, LAT, PT. Assessment created by Nichole Harmon, MSEd, ATC, LAT.
The passing score for this course is 80%. The course is self-paced, home study format. All materials are available ONLINE immediately after purchase and is available for 6 months.
Cancellation/refund available up to 30 days after purchase. For further information visit our How Courses Work page.
This course is intended for Certified Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, Strength & Conditioning Specialists, etc.

Sport Medics is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education to
Certified Athletic Trainers.