| Cost | Duration | Intended Audience | Format | Link to Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $500 | 20 weeks | Practicing physical therapists and PT students | Online | This course is currently in progress. |
- Course Overview
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Physical therapists and physical therapist students who wish to become Board-certified Sports Clinical Specialists require certification in Acute Management of Injury and Illness for conditions encountered in sports medicine.
This course tests your competency in this subject, as part of the Sports Description of Specialty Practice (DSP). The course will consist of a didactic and lab component, reviewing the recognition and appropriate care of athletes in emergent situations both on and off the field. A written test and lab practical will assess proficiency in each area.
- Intended Audience
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This course is intended for practicing physical therapists and physical therapy students.
- Start Date and Duration
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This course starts in July and will be completed by December (20 weeks) of each year.
- Cost
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The cost of the course is $500.
- Type of Certificate or CEU Offered
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Certification in Acute Management of Injury and Illness for Conditions Encountered in Sports Medicine is granted from the University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.
- Participant Expectations and Components of the Course
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A written test and lab practical will assess proficiency in each area.
The course will consist of a didactic and lab component, reviewing the recognition and appropriate care of athletes in emergent situations both on and off the field.
- Featured Instructors
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Faculty Name and Bio 
Tara Hankin
PT, MS
Contact Information and Additional Detail
For more information, please contact Richard Joreitz.