Educational Objectives |
Abdominal Injuries - Dr. Douglas Borkowski
Educational Objectives
- Review basic anatomy of abdomen to further knowledge of the abdominal structures
- Understand proper evaluation techniques for abdominal injuries
- Develop appropriate diagnostic skills
- Appreciate signs and symptoms of life threatening issues
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EBP: Biologics in Joint, Tendon and Ligament Injury to Expedite Recovery - Dr. Thomas Bottiglieri
Educational Objectives
- The learners will be able to recognize MSK injury that may benefit from intervention with biological treatments
- The learners will be able to summarize the evaluation and management options for biological agents use in MSK injury
- The learners will be able to choose an appropriate educational tool for athletes with MSK injury that may benefit from biological intervention.
- The learners will be able to evaluate the indications and contraindications for the use of different biological agents in MSK injury.
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Wet Globe Bulb Temperature Guidelines and Policies - Yuri Hosokawa (KSI)
Educational Objectives
- After this presentation, participants will:
- Learn the differences among various environmental heat indices and understand how to interpret the environmental data to make clinical decisions aligned with current suggested best practice
- Be educated how difference in geographical region may influence the interpretation of environmental data
- Learn where environmental monitoring fits into the current National Athletic Trainers' Association's Heat Illness Position Statement
- Be educated regarding the successful outcomes of proper wet bulb globe temperature guidelines and heat prevention policies
- Learn how to successfully and pragmatically implement environmental heat monitoring policy and procedures
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Sports Dermatology- Diagnosis and Treatment of Skin Disorders in Athletes
Speaker: Damion A. Martins, MD
Educational Objectives
- Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
- Describe basic skin lesions common in sports and distinguish those that are contagious
- Identify signs and symptoms of bacterial skin infections ( MRSA) and viral skin infections (Herpes)
- Apply the NJSIAA Skin Checks process to wrestlers
- Understand the current NCAA Return to play guidelines for skin infections
- Comprehend effective prevention methods
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Why Athletic Trainers Can Benefit from Peer Support after a Very Bad Day - David Middlemas
Educational Objectives
- The attendee will understand what constitutes a critical incident and its potential effect on the Athletic Trainer.
- The attendee will understand the prevalence of critical incidents in the athletic training profession.
- The attendee will be able to recognize stress or trauma related responses to critical incidents.
- The attendee will understand the role of peer-support programs and CISM teams in helping individuals who have been exposed to critical incidents.
- The attendee will assess the need and value of training in CISM and peer-support in his/her own professional practice.
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EBP “Concussion Management for Healthcare Professionals -Concussion Overview” - Ashley Murphy
EBP “Concussion Management for Healthcare Professionals- Return/ Rehabilitation” - Dr. Joseph Rempson
Educational Objectives
- Identify the pathophysiology of a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI)
- Explore the potential options for managing neural stimuli during the recovery process
- Explain the definition of a concussion
- Identify the signs and symptoms
- Identify the role physical activity plays in the recovery process
- Explain the role of neurocognitive and neuropsychological testing
- Summarize the best available evidence regarding the identification of modifiable risk factors following injury
- Incorporate the best available evidence into clinical decision-making for patients with concussions
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Keynote Speaker "Heads N Tails" - Kevin Saum
Educational Objectives
- How an Athletic Trainer saved my life
- My personal experience with Second Impact Syndrome
- Athlete transition to life after sports
- Ways to deal with the mental and emotional struggles of injury and recovery
- Overcoming fear returning to sport after injury
- Battling the culture of toughness in sports
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Rules and Regulations Update - J. Timothy Sensor, ATC
Educational Objectives
- At the conclusion of the presentation, the participant should be able to:
- Define the continuing education credits (CEU) requirements as stated in the NJ Athletic Training regulations in order to maintain their license to practice Athletic Training in NJ. (Knowledge)
- Classify their CEU’s into the proper categories in order achieve the number of credits needed for licensure renewal. (Analysis)
- Maintain a file of the CEU documents if you are requested to produce your records in order to validate your credits for the NJ Athletic Training Advisory Committee. (Application)
- Decide if a continuing education offering will fit the criteria needed to be an accepted CEU program. (Evaluation)