Emergency Medical Responder Sports Edition Certification
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Learn the skills and knowledge you need to provide life-saving care to athletes.
EMR Sports Certification is a comprehensive and well-respected certification for sports medicine professionals who want to provide emergency care to athletes. Our Emergency Medical Responder Sports Certification is designed for clinicians seeking specialized training in the emergency management of athletes at sidelines and sporting events. This course integrates objectives from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, and the most recent research and journals for emergency medical management of athletes. Upon completion of this course, you will be certified as an Emergency Medical Responder and BLS/CPR trained.
EMR – Sports Edition Certification is Occupational Safety and Health Administration compliant, also fulfilling the requirements to become eligible to apply for the ABPTS – Sports Certified Specialist Exam. This course is one of the Acute Management of Injury and Illness Courses Approved by ABPTS Sports Specialty Council for Initial Certification, Recertification and Maintenance.
Approved by the CPTA and other states for physical therapists, as well as by the BOC for athletic trainers and other healthcare professionals. The EMR Sports Certification is a hybrid course that combines live, in-person hands-on demonstrations with self-study components. It includes both didactic and clinical instruction delivered in-person.
Why Take The EMR Sports Edition Certification Course?
There are many reasons why you might want to take the EMR Sports Certification course. Some of the reasons include:
- If you are a clinician entering a Sports Residency
- If you would like to work in the field at athletic events
- If you want to obtain Sports Certified Specialists certification
Learning Objectives
- Identify and evaluate primary and secondary assessment for medical emergency, examination, and clinical judgment on injured individuals.
- Recognize warning signs during emergent injuries and determine when to alert EMS.
- Recognize, respond, assess, and provide treatment for acute athletic injuries.
- Identify and distinguish head, spine, organ, and musculoskeletal injuries.
- Identify environmental factors that affect the young and older athlete, the female triad, and athletes with disabilities.
- Demonstrate and perform immobilization techniques such as athletic taping, splinting, and spine boarding.
- Determine proper protocols to take when an athlete had experienced a concussion.
- Fulfill requirements to become a Certified Emergency Medical Responder and CPR/AED for 2 years and eligible to apply for the ABPTS – Sports Certified Specialist Exam.
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Lecture Topics- Basic Life Support: First Aid Essentials
- Rapid Responses and Effective Care for Sudden Illness in Athletes
- Injury Care and Bleeding Management
- Managing Spinal and Cranial Injuries
- Concussion Management for Athletes
- Addressing Chest, Thorax, and Internal Injuries
- Managing Muscular, Skeletal, and Joint Injuries
- Environmental Considerations
- Legal Considerations & Management of Acute Injuries of Athletes
- The Emerging Sports Talent
- Understanding the Female Triad and Its Elements
- Adaptive Sports and Special Needs Athletes
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EMR Written Exam -
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Lab Schedule & Topics
Schedule
9:15am-9:30am Check-In 9:30am-10:30am Primary & Secondary Assessment Techniques 10:30am-11:30am BLS, CPR, AED, Choking 11:30am-12:30pm Wound-Care, Bandages, Slings, Eyepatch 12:30pm-1:00pm Lunch 1:00pm-3:00pm Splinting Techniques: Utilizing Soft and Hard Methods, including Blankets, CAM, and Anatomical Splints 3:00pm-4:00pm Protocols for Head Immobilization, Spine Boarding, C-Collar Application, Helmet Removal, and Equipment Management 4:00pm-4:30pm Concussion Assessment 4:30pm-5:00pm Athletic Taping: Enhancing Injury Management for Athletes 5:00pm-6:00pm Practical Exam, Q & A, Participante Evaluation -
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Final Assessment & Resources
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Injury Care and Bleeding Management -
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Managing Spinal and Cranial Injuries
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Concussion Management for Athletes
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Addressing Chest, Thorax, and Internal Injuries
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Managing Muscular, Skeletal, and Joint Injuries
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Environmental Considerations
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Legal Considerations & Management of Acute Injuries of Athletes
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The Emerging Sports Talent
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Understanding the Female Triad and Its Elements
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Adaptive Sports and Special Needs Athletes
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EMR Written Exam
Once your registration is confirmed, we can provide the location details for the in-person course.
| Student | Clinician | |
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Alumni (USC, St Aug. LLU) |
$375 | $500 |
| Course | $400 | $600 |
No prior experience is required to enroll in this course. Participants should be prepared to actively engage in hands-on training and be able to perform basic physical skills during the in-person lab session.
- Athletic Trainers (ATs)
- Chiropractor
- Coaches and sideline personnel
- Strength & Conditioning Coaches
- Massage Therapist
- Physical Therapists/PTA
- Student Physical Therapists (SPTs)
- Parents of Athletes
- Other healthcare professional in the field
Athletes, coaches, and parents are welcome to participate. Please note that certification will not be provided to consumers.
Event Details
| S.No | Date & Time | Address | Instructor |
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| 1 | 2026-02-28 09:00:00 | Irvine, CA | Carlos Roel, DPT, ATC, CSCS |
| 2 | 2026-04-25 09:00:00 | Irvine, CA | Carlos Roel, DPT, ATC, CSCS |
| 3 | 2026-08-15 09:00:00 | TBD | Carlos Roel, DPT, ATC, CSCS |
| 4 | 2026-12-05 09:00:00 | Irvine, CA | Carlos Roel, DPT, ATC, CSCS |