Spinal Motion Restriction and Special Considerations for Managing the Athlete: Collaboration of Care Among First Responders

September 27, 2023
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There is no cost to attend, and registration is not required. 
 

Target Audience

The primary target audience is athletic trainers, emergency medical technicians, and first responders; however, all interested healthcare professionals are invited to attend. 

Learning Objectives

  1. Discuss the current research and practices for selective spinal motion restriction.
  2. Apply the most appropriate WDM EMS protocols (A2, F4, F6, G46, G43, and A5) to manage various simulated patients presenting with sports-related injuries.
  3. Coordinate a simulated patient's response, care, and safe extrication with a team of varying expertise and specialized equipment.
  4. Discuss the procedures for obtaining consent to transport minor patients with parents on or off-site.

Instructors

Lauren Mach, PT, DPT, ATC
Site Supervisor, Head Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy Clinic in the RecPlex

Mark McCulloch
Deputy Chief, Emergency Medical Services, The City of West Des Moines

Mia Storto, MS, LAT, ATC
Athletic Trainer, Physical Therapy Clinic in the RecPlex

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 1.00 AOA Category 2­A
  • 1.00 CE Contact Hour(s)
  • 1.00 IBON
Course opens: 
09/27/2023
Course expires: 
09/27/2023
Event starts: 
09/27/2023 - 8:00am CDT
Event ends: 
09/27/2023 - 9:00am CDT
Cost:
$0.00
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Accreditation Statements

  • MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS). Des Moines University (DMU) is accredited by the IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this live activity for 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • DO: Des Moines University (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 AOA Category 2-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
  • Nurse: Des Moines University is Iowa Board of Nursing approved provider #112. This live activity has been reviewed and approved for 1.0 continuing education contact hour(s). No partial credit awarded.
  • Other healthcare providers: This live activity is designated for 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

Educational Grants

No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity. 

DISCLOSURE

The speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals, medical procedures, and devices discussed are investigational or unapproved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The determination of educational content and the selection of speakers is the responsibility of the activity director. 

Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) have no conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

  • Lauren Mach, PT, DPT, ATC - Activity Director and Instructor
  • Mark McCulloch - Instructor
  • Mia Storto, MS, LAT, ATC - Instructor

DISCLAIMER

The information provided at this activity is for continuing education. It is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The content of each presentation does not necessarily reflect the views of Des Moines University.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 1.00 AOA Category 2­A
  • 1.00 CE Contact Hour(s)
  • 1.00 IBON

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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