Care of the Catastrophic Injuries in Sports
Presented by: Troy Smurawa, M.D. & Jeffrey Baggett, LAT, ATCMonday, July 22
Refreshments: 5:30 to 6 p.m.
Lecture: 6 to 8 p.m. CDT
Location: Specialty Center 2 Plano – Conference Room T1023 or Virtual Attendance
Target audience: Athletic trainers, physicians, physical therapists, specialists, mid-level providers and nurses

Objectives:

  1. Discuss the types of catastrophic injuries that occur in sports
  2. Review the treatment for heat injuries in sports
  3. Review the Emergency Action Plan and procedures for the emergent care of catastrophic injuries in sports
  4. Demonstrate on the field management of acute sports injuries
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CME Accreditation Statement:
The Children’s Health is accredited by the Texas Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.CME Credit Statement: 
The Children’s Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.Disclosure:
It is Children’s Health policy that participants in CME activities are aware of any affiliation or financial interest that may affect the speakers’ presentations. Each speaker has completed and signed a conflict of interest statement.

CNE Statement:
Children’s Health (Children’s Medical Center) is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association – Approver, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This activity has been awarded a maximum of 1 contact hour.

Athletic Trainer Credit:
Andrews Research & Education Foundation provider is recognized by the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 1 Category A hours/CEUs. Athletic Trainers should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program. Provider # 10024.