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The role of the sports team doctor

Determine the diagnosis and management of sporting injuries in team sports

CPD 10.5 hours accredited learning

Learning format Self-paced online, start anytime

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Overview

Step into the multifaceted role of a sports team doctor with this comprehensive course. Designed for healthcare professionals, it covers the essentials of managing athletes’ health and performance, including injury prevention, mental health support, and anti-doping strategies. Explore practical scenarios like match day emergencies, managing female athlete health, and concussion protocols. Gain expertise in fostering teamwork, ensuring compliance with regulations, and improving player well-being. This evidence-based course equips you to effectively address the medical and ethical challenges of working in the dynamic sports environment.

Meet your presenter

Dr David Pugh

Senior Lecturer, Exercise Physiology, School of Sport and Health Sciences, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Wales

Dr David Pugh is a Senior Lecturer in Exercise Physiology within the School of Sport and Health Sciences at Cardiff Metropolitan University, Wales. His global research agenda focuses on how regular exercise and physical activity can effectively prevent and treat cardiovascular and metabolic diseases across the lifespan.

CPD hours

Education hours4.5

Reviewing performance hours6.0

Total CPD hours10.5

Accreditations

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

Accreditation number: 788470

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine

Accreditation number: 38641

Short course fee

$295

Course includes:

Focused learning on a specific clinical topic
Practical knowledge for everyday practice
Led by experienced clinicians
Lifetime access to course materials

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10.5 CPD Hours
10.5 PDP Hours

Counts towards

Professional Diploma of Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine

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Our short courses provide focused, standalone learning. If you wish to deepen your expertise, you can stack them towards a broader certificate pathway.