This course is designed to be flexible and will meet, or exceed, the objectives set forth by the Department of Transportation. You will be required to obtain both a course text and workbook. A certain amount of pre-course preparation is required. Please register in time to secure the materials you will need for this. The course is designed specifically for the physical therapist working in providing sideline and courtside coverage for athletic events. Additionally, the course fulfills the requirements for a physical therapist to be eligible to submit their application for the ABPTS – SCS examination. The course materials also include video presentations, slides, transparencies and hands-on laboratory sessions. Successful completion of both written and practical examinations is required for this course. Final practical examination will include successful completion of the following: bleeding control and shock management, trauma victim assessment and management, airway insertion and suction, management of injuries to soft tissue and skeletal structures and management of head, neck and back injuries.

Class size is limited to twenty (20). Following successful completion of the course, the participant will be awarded a first responder certificate (good for 3 years) and a CPR certificate (good for 1 year).

If your organization is interested in scheduling an Emergency Response Course at your facility, please contact the SPTS office at 317-846-5757 or email Tammy Jackson at mailto:tjackson@spts.org  Thank you!