Athletic Training Education Program

Workshops

Desert Sports Medicine Workshop

Desert Sports Medicine Workshop (pdf)

July 27-29, 2009

The purpose of this workshop is to prepare High School and Jr. College Athletic Training Students who are looking to enter Athletic Training Education Programs and the Athletic Training Profession.  Please no persons under 16 years of age.  Attendees will learn about the prevention, recognition, and care of athletic injuries at an incredible Division I Facility from top physicians, athletic trainers, and educators.

Workshop Features:

• Hands Techniques
• Cadaver Anatomy Labs
• Strength and Conditioning
• Taping Practice
• CPR/AED Certification Option
• Free T-Shirt and Scissors
• BBQ with UNLV Staff and Guest Speaker

Beginning Workshop Topics

• Environmental Considerations
• Pharmacology
• Lower Extremity Injury Evaluation
• Lower Extremity Rehabilitation
• Upper Extremity Injury Evaluation
• Upper Extremity Rehabilitation
• Emergency Action Plan
• Face Mask Removal and Spine-boarding
• Strength Training

Advanced Course Topics

• Aquatic Rehabilitation Techniques
• Therapeutic Modalities
• Nutritional Considerations
• Pharmacology
• Skin Disorders
• Plyometric Training
• Advanced Evaluation Skills