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REC1030 Technical Foundations For Injury Management

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

Description
Students explain basic taping and wrapping fundamentals, explore the role of the athletic therapist, identify first-aid supplies, describe common injuries, and apply basic taping and wrapping techniques to various body regions.
Prerequisite
HCS1050: Musculoskeletal System
Parameters
Access to instruction from an individual with recognized training in athletic first aid; e.g., Sport Taping and Strapping 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
HCS2020: First Aid/CPR with AED REC1020: Injury Management 1 REC2010: Nutrition for Recreation Activities & Sport

Outcomes The student will:

  • 1 evaluate the roles and responsibilities of an athletic first aider in preparation for the prevention, management and treatment of soft tissue injuries

    • 1.1 describe the roles of sports medicine and/or health care team members specific to soft tissue injuries

    • 1.2 differentiate between types of soft tissue and joint injuries

    • 1.3 recognize signs and symptoms of soft tissue and joint injuries

    • 1.4 describe the appropriate management and treatment of soft tissue and joint injuries

    • 1.5 evaluate injuries considering the mechanisms of injury

    • 1.6 describe mechanisms of injuries based on observations at the time of injury

    • 1.7 differentiate between taping, strapping, wrapping and tensoring

    • 1.8 describe the goals of taping and wrapping for injury prevention

    • 1.9 describe the goals of taping and wrapping to support acute and chronic injuries

    • 1.10 describe contraindications for taping and wrapping, including:

      • 1.10.1 when further assessment is required

      • 1.10.2 after an acute injury has occurred

      • 1.10.3 when functional disability is apparent

      • 1.10.4 when swelling is present

      • 1.10.5 after cold application

      • 1.10.6 for children of pre-puberty age

      • 1.10.7 during sleep

      • 1.10.8 during certain sports

      • 1.10.9 for the shoulder

      • 1.10.10 when the athletic first-aider lacks information about the injury or confidence with the specific technique required

      • 1.10.11 for the knee

      • 1.10.12 when there is no physician’s consent for return to play

    • 1.11 organize and maintain supplies and equipment for the management and treatment of injuries, including basic athletic first aid kit contents and taping and wrapping supplies

    • 1.12 demonstrate principles for the correct and effective application of taping and wrapping with a variety of techniques, including:

      • 1.12.1 using a checklist to determine readiness for taping and wrapping

      • 1.12.2 explaining proper skin preparation

      • 1.12.3 explaining considerations for proper positioning of the injured person

      • 1.12.4 explaining considerations for proper positioning of the athletic first-aider

      • 1.12.5 explaining the use of taping and wrapping components, including anchors, functional tape strips and finishing strips

      • 1.12.6 explaining considerations for tensoring

      • 1.12.7 describing common mistakes made during taping and wrapping, including shadows, windows and wrinkles

      • 1.12.8 explaining considerations for inspecting a completed taping and wrapping job

      • 1.12.9 demonstrating correct taping and wrapping removal using various equipment

  • 2 demonstrate appropriate management and treatment of skin wounds, including blisters, abrasions and lacerations

    • 2.1 differentiate among open blisters, closed blisters, abrasions, severe lacerations, minor lacerations and minor cuts

    • 2.2 recommend methods for preventing blisters

    • 2.3 explain general principles for wound care

    • 2.4 describe the implications of taping over skin wounds

  • 3 apply taping and strapping skills to the foot and ankle

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

    • 3.2 explain how the structure of the ankle and foot affects stability

    • 3.3 describe how risk of injury is increased by a cavus foot and a pes planus foot

    • 3.4 describe common injuries of the ankle and foot, including:

      • 3.4.1 contusion

      • 3.4.2 plantar fasciitis

      • 3.4.3 inversion sprain

      • 3.4.4 eversion sprain

      • 3.4.5 tendonitis

    • 3.5 demonstrate correct skin preparation necessary before the application of treatment, identifying areas of friction prior to taping and considering:

      • 3.5.1 appropriate placement of heel and lace pads

      • 3.5.2 appropriate application of underwrap

      • 3.5.3 appropriate application of tape adherent

    • 3.6 apply basic skills related to several taping and wrapping techniques to the ankle and foot using cloth and tape, including:

      • 3.6.1 heel lock technique (cloth wrap)

      • 3.6.2 closed basketweave to limit ankle inversion

      • 3.6.3 closed basketweave Gibney technique

    • 3.7 demonstrate correct application of taping and wrapping techniques to the ankle and foot using cloth and tape, including:

      • 3.7.1 ankle tensoring

      • 3.7.2 great toe buddy support

      • 3.7.3 heel contusion pad

      • 3.7.4 ankle compression with horseshoe pads

      • 3.7.5 ankle and shin splint ice compression

    • 3.8 describe the purpose for using each technique

    • 3.9 demonstrate correct positioning of the first-aider and the injured person

  • 4 apply taping and strapping techniques to the wrist and hand

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

    • 4.2 explain how the structure of the hand affects stability

    • 4.3 describe common injuries of the wrist, hand and thumb

    • 4.4 demonstrate correct skin preparation necessary before the application of treatment, including identification of areas of friction prior to taping

    • 4.5 apply basic skills related to several taping and wrapping techniques to the wrist and hand, including:

      • 4.5.1 wrist hyperextension

      • 4.5.2 wrist hyperflexion

      • 4.5.3 contact wrist

      • 4.5.4 contact thumb

      • 4.5.5 contact thumb modification

      • 4.5.6 non-contact thumb (Peppard)

    • 4.6 demonstrate the correct application of taping and wrapping techniques to the wrist and hand, including:

      • 4.6.1 finger splint

      • 4.6.2 finger sprain buddy system

      • 4.6.3 finger check-rein

      • 4.6.4 simple wrist C locks

      • 4.6.5 wrist tensoring

    • 4.7 describe the purpose of each technique

    • 4.8 demonstrate correct positioning of the first-aider and the injured person

  • 5 apply taping and strapping skills to the elbow

    • 5.1 locate the bones, surface landmarks specific to taping, ligaments and tendons of the elbow

    • 5.2 explain how the structure of the elbow affects stability

    • 5.3 describe common injuries of the elbow, including bursitis, dislocation, epicondylitis, hyperextension, little league elbow and dislocation with children under 10

    • 5.4 demonstrate correct skin preparation necessary before the application of treatment, including the identification of areas of friction prior to taping

    • 5.5 apply basic skills for taping and wrapping for:

      • 5.5.1 lateral humeral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)

      • 5.5.2 elbow hyperextension

    • 5.6 describe the purpose for using each technique

    • 5.7 demonstrate correct positioning of the first-aider and the injured person

  • 6 demonstrate the appropriate management and treatment of injuries related to the achilles tendon, adductor muscles of the leg and quadriceps muscles

    • 6.1 locate the Achilles tendon, adductor muscles of the leg and quadriceps muscles

    • 6.2 describe how muscles are injured during stress related to an activity

    • 6.3 recommend fitness and conditioning principles for injury prevention

    • 6.4 recommend lifestyle choices for injury prevention, including protective equipment

    • 6.5 summarize common injuries of muscles, including:

      • 6.5.1 contusions

      • 6.5.2 myositis ossificans

      • 6.5.3 strains

      • 6.5.4 tendonitis

      • 6.5.5 tenosynovitis

    • 6.6 apply taping and wrapping techniques for the Achilles tendon

    • 6.7 apply correct wrapping techniques for quadriceps tensoring

    • 6.8 describe the purpose for using each technique

    • 6.9 demonstrate correct positioning of the first-aider and the injured person

  • 7 evaluate the appropriate management and treatment of injuries related to the knee

    • 7.1 demonstrate range of motion of the knee, including flexion, extension, medial rotation and lateral rotation

    • 7.2 explain the structure of the knee joint including bones, menisci, ligaments and muscles that attach to the knee

    • 7.3 explain how the structure of the knee affects stability

    • 7.4 justify the necessity of medical professional attention to address injuries of the knee

    • 7.5 evaluate inappropriate use of taping and strapping

    • 7.6 recommend fitness and conditioning principles for injury prevention

    • 7.7 recommend lifestyle choices for injury prevention, including protective equipment

    • 7.8 describe common injuries of the knee, including:

      • 7.8.1 meniscal tear

      • 7.8.2 patellofemoral syndrome

      • 7.8.3 three types of acute sprain

      • 7.8.4 two types of chronic tendonitis

    • 7.9 identify three taping and wrapping techniques that medically trained and certified professionals might consider for knee injuries

  • 8 demonstrate basic competencies

    • 8.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:

      • 8.1.1 communicate

      • 8.1.2 manage information

      • 8.1.3 use numbers

      • 8.1.4 think and solve problems

    • 8.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:

      • 8.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours

      • 8.2.2 be responsible

      • 8.2.3 be adaptable

      • 8.2.4 learn continuously

      • 8.2.5 work safely

    • 8.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:

      • 8.3.1 work with others

      • 8.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

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

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

    • 9.2 create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choices

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