Management of Sports Trauma course

Posted Tuesday 04 March 2025 | Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians

The Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians' (ACSEPs') Management of Sports Trauma (MOST) course combines current theory and a practical approach to equip medical professionals with the core skills needed to manage traumatic sporting injuries, on and off the field. The course addresses common emergencies that might confront a sports physician, covers the rationale behind treatment choices and the adaption of medical management at sporting events and out in the field.

The course covers the ABC of trauma management, as well as key learning points for safe emergency management of medical collapse, concussion, acute management of medical problems, environmental impact, and resuscitation. The course covers CPR/BLS and ALS Resuscitation as well as the assessment and management of a range of trauma related scenarios.

The course prepares you for:

• airway obstruction
• the unresponsive patient
• concussion management
• collapsed endurance athlete
• cardiac arrest and emergencies
• acute exacerbations of asthma
• anaphylaxis
• seizures
• hyperthermia and hypothermia
• head and neck injury
• injuries to the face/teeth/eyes
• injuries to the chest
• intra-abdominal injuries
• significant extremity trauma
• drowning
• electrical injuries.

The course also covers preparation for events, including:

• working with your surrounding medical team
• preparing your medical kit
• communication.

Course attendees can expect:

• expert guidance from four specialised facilitators
• access to comprehensive MOST training manual
• engaging theory sessions paired with hands-on practical workshops in small groups
• interactive short quizzes and Q&A
• morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea
• certificate of completion.

Please note: This course has mandatory pre-reading and completion of online modules which will be sent to all participants once registered.