SportMedBC Courses & Events

Sat 24th -
9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Athletic Taping Course - July 24, 2021 North Vancouver

This eight-hour workshop covers many of the taping techniques used in a sport setting through a combination of lecture and practical sessions. The theory behind athletic taping as well as safety considerations relating to taping will be introduced. The course begins by introducing some basic athletic injuries and scenarios where taping and wrapping can be beneficial. Course participants will be taught when taping and wrapping can be beneficial to athletes and when it can be a hindrance. Furthermore, alternative injury management solutions will be discussed. Discussion will be held about the...
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Sun 25th -
9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Sports First Aid & Concussion Management Course - July 25, 2021 North Vancouver

This eight-hour course serves as a combination of Sports First Aid course and Concussion Management workshop together in one day. Sports First Aid course content: The first component serves as an introduction to injury prevention and on-site management of sports related injuries. Topics covered include recognition and control of potentially hazardous situations, injury assessment and the handling of life-threatening situations, management of common injuries, referral patterns and development of a sports first-aid kit. Concussion Management workshop: The second component focuses on sharing the...
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Sat 28th -
9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Athletic Taping Course - August 28, 2021 North Vancouver

Certified Athletic Therapists will cover taping techniques used in a sport setting through a combination of lecture and practical sessions. Safety considerations, preventative and supportive techniques will be discussed. Participants will be introduced to procedures for the ankle, knee, hip, elbow, wrist, fingers and thumb. Participants are encouraged to wear athletic attire during this course (Shorts and t-shirt) * A certificate of completion will be issued. This course is approved for 7.0 BCRPA and 7.0 PE/A2 CMTBC Continuing Education Credits. Date : August 28, 2021 Time : 9 am-5 pm...
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Sun 29th -
9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Sports First Aid and Concussion Management Course - August 29, 2021 North Vancouver

This eight-hour course serves as a combination of Sports First Aid course and Concussion Management workshop together in one day. Sports First Aid course content: The first component serves as an introduction to injury prevention and on-site management of sports related injuries. topics covered include recognition and control of potentially hazardous situations, injury assessment and the handling of life-threatening situations, management of common injuries, referral patterns and development of a sports first-aid kit. Concussion Management workshop: The second component of the focusses on...
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