Members Benefits

SPORT SAFETY

SportMedBC promotes sport safety and best practices for injury prevention and management through our SportMed Safety Program, by providing the BC sport and athletic community with leadership, education and training.

COURSES AND WORKSHOPS

SportMedBC courses and workshops are designed to guide participants through the most up to date best practices in sport safety, injury prevention and injury management. All courses and workshops are taught by our SportMed Safety Instructors. Certified Athletic Therapists and Sports Physiotherapists deliver sport specific lessons in an interactive format.

COURSES

Sports First Aid Course (8 Hours)

Participants are introduced to sport injury prevention and on-site management of sports related injuries. Topics covered include roles and responsibilities, emergency planning and prevention of injuries, recognition and control of life-threatening situations and common sports injuries.

Course registration fee: $145.00GST

*A certificate of completion will be issued.

Sport-Specific Course Option

A sport-specific Sports First Aid course can be requested by any organization wishing to train its members. This approach will ensure that participants are prepared for the risks and injuries associated with their respective sport. Instructors will provide guidance and training that is relevant to the needs of your specific sport. Course registration fees may vary, depending on the size of the group.

Course registration fee: $145.00+GST

Athletic Taping Course (8 Hours)

Certified Athletic Therapists will cover taping techniques used in a sport setting through a combination of lecture and practical sessions. Safety considerations, preventative and supportive techniques will be discussed. Participants will be introduced to procedures for the ankle, knee, hip, elbow, wrist, fingers and thumb.

Participants are encouraged to wear athletic attire during this course (Shorts and t-shirt)

Course registration fee: $170+ GST

*A certificate of completion will be issued. This course is approved for 7.0 BCRPA and 7.0 PE/A2 CMTBC Continuing Education Credits.

WORKSHOPS

Concussion Management Workshop (2 Hours)

Certified Athletic Therapists will lead participants through best practices in understanding brain injury, sport risk factors, prevention techniques and concussion management guidelines. Participants will review on-field assessment techniques, the use of the Concussion Recognition Tool 5, SCAT5 tool and return to learn and return to sport protocols. Participants will be given time for sport specific questions.

Course registration fee: Group ($400.00 + GST) / Per Person ($26.00 + GST)

*A certificate of completion will be issued. This course is approved for 2.0 BCRPA and 2.0 PE/A2 CMTBC Continuing Education Credits.

SportSmart Injury Prevention and Performance Workshop (2 Hours)

The SportSmart workshop offers introductory safety and performance tips designed to help parents, coaches and managers to understand how to better prepare athletes, prevent injuries, and facilitate the development of children in athletics. Topics covered include sport preparation, recognition and management of common injuries and recovery.

Course registration fee: Group ($400.00 + GST) / Per Person ($26.00 + GST)

*A certificate of completion will be issued. This course is approved for 2.0 BCRPA

UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE EQUIVALENCY

The SportMedBC Sports Aid Certificate recognizes individuals who have completed SportMedBCÔÇÖs Sports First Aid and Athletic Taping Courses and have obtained a valid CPR-C certification. SportMedBC is affiliated with a number of College and University programs in providing equivalency Sports Aid Certification to students who have completed designated sports medicine and injury prevention courses and have obtained a valid CPR-C certification.

Recognized programs include:

University of British Columbia

Simon Fraser University

Capilano University

Trinity Western University

Langara College

Douglas College

College of the Rockies

University of British Columbia Okanagan

University of Victoria

The SportMedBC Sports Aid Certification will provide students with the following benefits;

ÔÇó A provincially recognized certificate exhibiting training in sport injury prevention and management.

ÔÇó An excellent stepping stone towards a professional career in sports injury management.

ÔÇó Membership with SportMedBCÔÇÖs volunteer database

ÔÇó Opportunities to volunteer under SportMedBC practitioners for Event Medical Coverage.

ÔÇó Access to SportMedBCÔÇÖs monthly E-Newsletter.

Steps to request a Sports First Aid Certificate through the University/College Equivalence Program

In order to receive your Sports Aid Certificate through the University/College Equivalence Program, please complete the following steps:

Step 1

Complete the ÔÇ£University/College EquivalencyÔÇØ profile form

See bottom page to download profile form

Step 2

Show proof of a valid CPR-C certificate, course transcript/proof of completion. Photos and scans are acceptable.

Send both the completed profile form, as well as the copy of the course transcript, copy of CPR-C to safetyevents.coordinator@sportmedbc.com

Step 3

Once the profile form and supporting documents have been submitted, please follow the link below and pay the $30 associated fee.

http://sportmedbc.com/content/sportmed-universitycollege-equivalency-registration-0

Once these steps are complete, your Sports Aid Certificate will be issued, and mailed out. After receiving your certificate, you are then eligible to shadow our practitioners at SportMedBC events (found at www.sportmedbc.com/courses), or use the certificate to obtain experience or connect with our practitioners (www.sportmedbc.com/practioners). If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us.

Please note that there may be a delay in processing your requests due to certain periods of high volume of applications.

If you have any questions please forward them to safetyevents.coordinator@sportmedbc.com