ATSNJ 2017 Annual Conference and Business Meeting
 
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)