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REC1020 Injury Management 1

Introductory · 1 credit · HRH - Health, Recreation, and Human Services

Description
Students learn prevention, assessment and management techniques related to injuries that may occur during recreation and sporting events and activities.
Prerequisite
None
Parameters
Access to instruction from an individual with recognized training in athletic injury management and taping and strapping; e.g., Athletic Injury Management (AIM) from the Sport Medicine Council of Alberta. Note: This course is listed within a credentialed pathway. Please refer to the CTS Credentialed Pathways document on the Alberta Education website for more information.
Supporting courses
HCS1050: Musculoskeletal System HCS1080: Cardiovascular System HCS2020: First Aid/CPR with AED HSS1010: Health Services Foundations

Outcomes The student will:

  • 1 evaluate roles and responsibilities of a first-aider in prevention of injuries before an event or season of play

    • 1.1 describe the roles of the members of a sports medicine team

    • 1.2 state the importance of maintaining current Emergency and Standard First Aid/CPR certification

    • 1.3 differentiate between watching an event as a participant or observer and as an athletic first-aider

    • 1.4 describe possible liability issues related to athletic first aid

    • 1.5 summarize risk management responsibilities

    • 1.6 describe a code of ethics for an athletic first aid provider

    • 1.7 summarize important considerations for the collection and management of the participants’ medical information as required for an event, including a list of the types of information to obtain

    • 1.8 assess a facility and the environmental conditions related to potential injury on the day of an event

    • 1.9 recommend participation based on assessment of heat and humidity, being sure to:

      • 1.9.1 describe risk factors for physical activity related to heat and humidity

      • 1.9.2 recommend steps for avoiding heat injuries

      • 1.9.3 interpret humidex values

      • 1.9.4 explain exercising guidelines for heat-acclimated, well-hydrated individuals based on different humidex values

    • 1.10 recommend participation based on the assessment of a cold environment, being sure to:

      • 1.10.1 describe risk factors for physical activity related to a cold environment

      • 1.10.2 recommend steps to avoid cold-related injuries

      • 1.10.3 interpret wind-chill factor values

      • 1.10.4 identify the risk of frost-bite related to wind-chill and temperature

    • 1.11 summarize risks associated with the fitness and conditioning of participants

    • 1.12 assess protective equipment and other gear or attire for safety and fit

    • 1.13 promote the benefits of proper attire and gear, including a description of possible hazards of jewellery and other items that can cause choking hazards or injury

    • 1.14 promote and help supervise proper skill instruction of athletes or participants to ensure proper techniques in warm-up, training, practice, competition or active participation, and cool down

    • 1.15 describe basic hygienic principles to reduce the risk of infection at an event

    • 1.16 classify therapeutic drugs, recreational drugs and performance-enhancing drugs sometimes used by athletes

    • 1.17 summarize the ethical considerations for an athletic first-aider in relation to drug use by athletes

  • 2 create an Emergency Action Plan to prepare for possible emergencies at different venues

    • 2.1 summarize the necessity of an emergency action plan, including the importance of rehearsal

    • 2.2 identify key components of an emergency action plan for on-field and sideline emergencies

    • 2.3 list steps in Emergency Action Plan protocol

    • 2.4 summarize the reasons to call for Emergency Medical Services

    • 2.5 complete emergency protocol documents

    • 2.6 build an athletic first aid kit and identify additional important equipment or supplies

    • 2.7 complete a pre-event checklist appropriate for different venues

  • 3 explain basic physiological principles related to various injuries and illnesses that may occur during recreation or sporting events and activities

    • 3.1 categorize injuries as life-threatening, serious or non life-threatening injuries

    • 3.2 categorize injuries as acute, chronic or recurrent

    • 3.3 summarize common causes of injuries or illnesses, including the following:

      • 3.3.1 neck and spine injuries

      • 3.3.2 internal injuries, including ruptured spleen, bruised kidney and testicular trauma

      • 3.3.3 respiratory illnesses, including asthma and hyperventilation

      • 3.3.4 circulatory illnesses, including angina, heart attack and stroke

      • 3.3.5 hyperthermia, including heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke

      • 3.3.6 hypothermia and frostbite

      • 3.3.7 diabetic coma and insulin shock

      • 3.3.8 seizures and convulsions

      • 3.3.9 nose injuries, including nosebleeds and broken noses

      • 3.3.10 eye injuries, including contusions, lacerations and foreign bodies in the eye

      • 3.3.11 dental injuries, including loose or chipped teeth and avulsed teeth

    • 3.4 describe mechanisms of injury, including direct blow, torsion, shearing, bending and twisting of bones

    • 3.5 summarize considerations for fractures during pre-adolescence and adolescence

    • 3.6 explain the phases of the injury cycle, including:

      • 3.6.1 inflammatory phase, using the acronym SHARP (swelling, heat, altered function, redness, pain)

      • 3.6.2 repair and regeneration phase

      • 3.6.3 remodelling phase

    • 3.7 demonstrate the roles and responsibilities of a first-aider in response to injuries

    • 3.8 evaluate injury scenarios, differentiating between life-threatening, serious and non life- threatening injuries

    • 3.9 justify when medical referral is necessary

    • 3.10 demonstrate the following primary assessment skills as part of the initial response to an injury, using case studies and active involvement in practical, simulated exercises:

      • 3.10.1 ensure safety

      • 3.10.2 assess consciousness

      • 3.10.3 assess for possible neck injury

      • 3.10.4 activate EAP (Emergency Action Plan)

      • 3.10.5 conduct a primary survey, including ABC assessment (airway, breathing, circulation)

    • 3.11 apply the four steps of the HOPS (history, observation, palpation, special tests) principle for secondary assessment as part of the initial response to an injury, being sure to:

      • 3.11.1 describe basic considerations for conducting a secondary assessment

      • 3.11.2 list the components of a thorough history, including those for assessing the severity of an injury

      • 3.11.3 rate pain indicators using PQRST (precipitating/provoking, quality, radiating, severity, timing)

      • 3.11.4 summarize words often used by individuals to describe the sensations they feel at the time of injury

      • 3.11.5 list important indicators from medical history information and from observations made at the time of injury

      • 3.11.6 recognize signs and symptoms of five types of head injury: concussion, contusion, hemorrhage, fracture, epidural and subdural hematoma

      • 3.11.7 recognize signs and symptoms of neck and spine injuries

      • 3.11.8 recognize signs and symptoms of internal injuries, including ruptured spleen, bruised kidney and testicular trauma

      • 3.11.9 recognize signs and symptoms of respiratory illnesses, including asthma and hyperventilation

      • 3.11.10 recognize signs and symptoms of circulatory illnesses, including angina, heart attack and stroke

      • 3.11.11 recognize signs and symptoms of hyperthermia, including heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke

      • 3.11.12 recognize signs and symptoms of hypothermia and frostbite

      • 3.11.13 recognize signs and symptoms of diabetic coma and insulin shock

      • 3.11.14 recognize signs and symptoms of seizures and convulsions

      • 3.11.15 recognize signs and symptoms of nose injuries, including nosebleeds and broken noses

      • 3.11.16 recognize signs and symptoms of eye injuries, including contusions, lacerations and foreign bodies in the eye

      • 3.11.17 recognize signs and symptoms of fractures, including open, closed and stress fractures

      • 3.11.18 recognize signs and symptoms of non-life-threatening injuries, including blisters, soft- tissue injuries, joint injuries and dental injuries

      • 3.11.19 describe appropriate palpation skills for point tenderness, skin changes, crepitus, temperature and pulse

      • 3.11.20 describe range of motion testing to evaluate joint and muscle function

  • 4 demonstrate the appropriate management and treatment of injuries that can occur during recreation activities and sporting events using simulations

    • 4.1 describe protocols for response when an injured athlete or participant is unconscious and/or not moving

    • 4.2 describe appropriate skills for the management and treatment of life-threatening and serious injuries, including the following:

      • 4.2.1 neck and spine injuries

      • 4.2.2 internal injuries, including ruptured spleen, bruised kidney and testicular trauma

      • 4.2.3 respiratory illnesses, including asthma and hyperventilation

      • 4.2.4 circulatory illnesses, including angina, heart attack and stroke

      • 4.2.5 hyperthermia, including heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke

      • 4.2.6 hypothermia and frostbite

      • 4.2.7 diabetic coma and insulin shock

      • 4.2.8 seizures and convulsions

      • 4.2.9 nose injuries, including nosebleeds and broken noses

      • 4.2.10 eye injuries, including contusions, lacerations and foreign bodies in the eye

      • 4.2.11 dental injuries, including loose, chipped and avulsed teeth

      • 4.2.12 fractures, including open, closed and stress fractures

      • 4.2.13 joint injuries, including dislocation and subluxation injuries

      • 4.2.14 soft tissue injuries, including muscle, tendon, ligament, bursae and cartilage injuries

      • 4.2.15 skin wounds, including blisters, abrasions and lacerations

    • 4.3 describe return to play protocols and considerations for injuries, including concussions and fractures

    • 4.4 demonstrate appropriate injury treatment (RICE – rest, ice, compression, elevation), being sure to:

      • 4.4.1 relate the importance of the correct implementation of RICE to recovery time

      • 4.4.2 describe methods for applying the principles of rest and restricted activity

      • 4.4.3 describe the proper application of ice to an injured area, including precautions

      • 4.4.4 describe the importance of compression to musculoskeletal injuries

      • 4.4.5 describe basic principles to consider when applying compression to an injury

      • 4.4.6 describe reasons to elevate a limb, including precautions for elevation

    • 4.5 describe the appropriate roles for a first-aider in supporting rehabilitation

    • 4.6 explain proper documentation procedures when responding to injuries

  • 5 demonstrate basic taping and strapping of minor injuries in simulations

    • 5.1 explain best practices for taping and strapping

    • 5.2 assess when to tape and contraindications for taping

    • 5.3 locate the bones and surface landmarks specific to taping the ankle and foot in lateral, medial, plantar and frontal views

    • 5.4 locate the bones and surface landmarks specific to taping the wrist and hand

    • 5.5 demonstrate proper skin preparation for the application of tape

    • 5.6 apply basic taping skills in role-play scenarios for minor injuries, including:

      • 5.6.1 ankle-heel lock

      • 5.6.2 ankle-heel lock with figure eight

      • 5.6.3 ankle-closed basketweave

      • 5.6.4 wrist hyperextension and hyperflexion

      • 5.6.5 thumb hyperextension and hyperabduction

    • 5.7 summarize quadriceps and groin wrapping techniques, including circumstances for correct application

    • 5.8 techniques for the application of taping and strapping materials

  • 6 demonstrate basic competencies

    • 6.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:

      • 6.1.1 communicate

      • 6.1.2 manage information

      • 6.1.3 use numbers

      • 6.1.4 think and solve problems

    • 6.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:

      • 6.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours

      • 6.2.2 be responsible

      • 6.2.3 be adaptable

      • 6.2.4 learn continuously

      • 6.2.5 work safely

    • 6.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:

      • 6.3.1 work with others

      • 6.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 7 make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices

    • 7.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences

    • 7.2 create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choice

Program of Studies 2014. Source document, © Alberta Education.