PEWS 511 Sports Injury Management

This course will provide students with a basic understanding of the role of athletic trainers and other medical professionals in the management of athletic injuries, as well as, the role of athletic department administrators in the appropriate response to and management of such injuries. Topics of discussion will include: Policy and Procedure development,Emergency Action Planning, HIPAA, OSHA, Facility Design, Medical and Accident Insurance, and appropriate oversight, decision making, and reporting structure.

Credits

3