ESSS 206 — Sports First Aid
This course will introduce students to the proper protocols to follow to prevent injuries and to administer sports first aid. Students will learn how to perform physical assessment, conduct emergency actions steps, and administer first aid. Topics presented will include control of bleeding, treatment for tissue damage, and unstable injuries, moving injured athletes and returning athletes to play. Successful completion of the course leads to partial certification through the American Sports Education Program (ASEP) Professional Education Program. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.