Sports Medicine
“The Sports Medicine program is great. I’m gaining real world skills, and I’m preparing for a career as an ER doctor.”
Cassie Urick
Berea High School
You strive to promote healthy living. You have a desire to help people meet their performance goals. You are interested in physical therapy. This program will open the door to the exciting field of sports medicine.While in this program, you will learn the basics of preventing, diagnosing and treating injuries related to sports and/or exercise. Sports Medicine also offers real world experience through shadowing and clinical hours in approved healthcare facilities.
Skills
American Heart Association Basic Life Support and First Aid
Patient education
Take vital signs
Monitoring patient/client progress
Anatomy and physiology
Medical law and ethics
Medical terminology
Infection control and risk management
Therapeutic exercises
Fitness training
Diet and nutrition
Computer literacy
EKG
Pharmacology
State Tested Nurse Assistant (STNA)
Equipment
Fitness equipment
Computer
Sphygmomanometer/stethoscope
Health and rehab devices
Defibrillator
Career Options
Positions are available for qualified employees in:
Health centers
Hospitals
Nursing care facilities
Athletic organizations
As a certified personal trainer
(upon obtaining certificate)
Future Opportunities with Further Education
Registered nurse (RN)
State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)
Emergency medical technician (EMT)/paramedic
Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
Physical therapy assistant
Physical therapist
Radiology technician
Certified fitness trainer
Certified athletic trainer
Sports medicine physician
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