Identify sports first-aid topics not included in a typical first-aid course.

Identification should include athletic-related concerns such as

  • the creation of an emergency-action plan
  • protective equipment considerations in relevant sports and activities
  • venue-specific emergency-action planning
  • the importance of coordination among medical professionals and emergency responders.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • How would the presence of protective equipment affect the first-aid provider’s performance of the primary survey? Of the secondary survey?
  • What is a medical time out, and how is it effective?
  • What factors must be considered when developing an emergency-action plan for athletic facilities?