Sports Sideline Management 2027: Current Concepts

June 17, 2027 · Baker Athletics Complex

2:00 PM - 7:00 PM (ET)

13th Annual Current Concepts in Sports Sideline Management

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Presented by Columbia Orthopedics & Sports Medicine and Columbia Cardiology

Course Description
This course is designed for certified athletic trainers, physical therapists, physicians, and emergency medical service providers. It provides a comprehensive review of advanced techniques for managing athletes on the sidelines, utilizing real-world scenarios and expert insights.

Medical Professionals with Accredited CME or Hands-On Athletic Trainers Sessions?
The program offers two streams with options best suited to your professional field:

1. Medical Professionals - An ACCME-accredited case-based course designed for all Medical professionals, offered in-person or virtual.

2. Athletic Trainers - A hands-on, in-person session specifically designed for athletic trainers.

Learning Objectives

•Injury Management: Rapid assessment and treatment of acute orthopedic and sports injuries, including stabilization techniques for downed players.

•Concussion Care: Implementation of the most current concepts in sideline concussion evaluation and return-to-play updates.

•Emergency Response: Strategies for handling sudden cardiac arrest and other life-threatening emergencies.

•Holistic Health: Prevention of overuse injuries and methods for supporting athlete mental health on and off the field.

•Clinical Skills: Conducting thorough orthopedic sideline exams and diagnosing common injuries to the spine, shoulder, ankle, and foot.

Target Audience
Certified athletic trainers, physical therapists, EMTs, and physicians.

Key Topics

•Concussion Management: Up-to-date evaluation and management techniques.

•Orthopedic Assessment: Hands-on training for foot, ankle, shoulder, and spine injuries.

•Emergency Care: Techniques for stabilization of downed players, and Emergency Action Plans (EAP).

•Special Considerations: Cardiac conditions related to sports and mental health support for athletes.

Format
Lectures, case-based scenarios, and hands-on demonstrations.