IMMEDIATE CARE AND SPORTS TRAUMA MANAGEMENT COURSE

This is a course for physiotherapists who work on the side line of sports games or events who want to up skill and learn
about more advanced emergency and life-saving skills. This course is appropriate for Physiotherapists working at any level
of sport and will provide you with the skills to assess and manage emergency situations on the side line or at sports events

The course will consist of a mixture of lectures, video, interactive and hands on practical sessions and will
cover the following topics:
• Emergency life support of the collapsed victim including – Rapid primary survey – Best practice management of cardiac arrest/collapse
• Airway assessment and support
• Assessment and Stabilisation of the following serious injuries: – Cervical spine injury – Head injury – Long bone fractures including neurovascular compromise – Facial injury – Internal injuries – Eye injuries – Common Dislocations – Haemorrhage
• Emergency transport/transfer and communication with other
healthcare providers

Ticket Prices (Incl GST)
SEPNZ Member: $550
PNZ Member: $640
Non-PNZ Member: $775