Determine the diagnosis and management of sporting injuries in team sports
CPD10.5 hours accredited learning
Learning formatSelf-paced online, start anytime
RecognitionDigital badge upon completion
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.
What you will learn
Recognise key clinical features and subtypes
Develop practical treatment plans using topical, systemic and procedural options
Identify triggers, patient factors and long-term management strategies
Apply evidence-based approaches in everyday clinical practice
Course contents
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
Continue your learning
Our short courses provide focused, standalone learning. If you wish to deepen your expertise, you can stack them towards a broader certificate pathway.
Progress to the full certificate course
Certificate pathway
Professional Diploma of Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine
Gain the skills to diagnose and manage patients with musculoskeletal conditions and sports injuries in primary care.
Certificate pathway
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