Sports Medicine 2 Essentials Program CIP: 310505 5556: 9-12

Academic Foundation

Communication 

Systems 

Employability Skills 

Legal Responsibilities

Ethics 

Safety Practices 

Technical Skills 

1. Describe general injury causations and/or mechanisms 

2. Describe the phases of the soft tissue and bony healing processes. 

3. Describe the components of the evaluation process, such as history, observation, palpation and special tests 

4. Describe the appropriate assessment, care and rehabilitation of the following areas: ankle, knee, shoulder 

 5. Identify anatomical landmarks as it relates to injury evaluation 6

 6. Describe the phases of a rehabilitation program

 7. Identify various rehabilitation techniques, goals and strategies. 

8. Describe considerations for treating injuries in various stages of the healing process. 

1. Demonstrate obtaining pertinent patient information 

 2. Create an injury report using the SOAP note.

1. Describe the components and functionality of a sports medicine facilit.y 

1. Demonstrate basic professional standards as they apply to hygiene, dress, language, confidentiality and behavior.

 1. Identify duties of sports medicine providers according to regulations, policies, laws and legislated rights of patients. 

1. Identify responsible practices within the ethical framework of the sports medicine profession.

2. Differentiate between ethical and legal issues and practices impact sports medicine professionals. 

 1. Apply principles of personal safety practices.

 2. Demonstrate appropriate use of infection control measures. 

1. Observe, measure, record and evaluate vital signs

2. Demonstrate basic taping and wrapping skills 

3. Demonstrate specific joint motions, stretching techniques and relate to anatomical landmarks.