Sudden Death in Sports: The Athletic Trainer's Role in Prevention and Response (book)
DESCRIPTION Efforts to reduce the number of sudden death incidents among athletes must begin with an understanding of the demographics and causes of sudden death. From the more well-known causes such as brain injuries, drug abuse, and Marfan's Syndrome, to lesser-known but equally deadly factors, this course provides a solid foundation for its primary objectives--helping you understand how to prevent sudden deaths and how to respond to incidents you cannot prevent. Topics covered in this course include A<>A* the history and demographics of sudden death in sports, A<>A* causes of sudden death in both young and older athletes, A<>A* identifying at-risk athletes A<>A* indications for activity once a problem has been identified, and A<>A* establishing emergency plans and responding to sudden death incidents. Program copy NATA certified members now have a new option for meeting continuing certification requirements--the Professional Achievement Self-Study (PASS) Program. The NATA Research & Education Foundation and Human Kinetics have teamed up to create this series of self-study courses developed specifically for athletic trainers. PASS will offer several new short courses each year that address current topics and contain practical information for athletic trainers. By successfully completing the exam, you will earn 1 CEU for each estimated 10 hours of study. Each course will vary in CEU credit. The PASS Program is not only a convenient and economical alternative to attending conferences for continuing eduation credits; it's also a great way to stay current in your profession. Plus, the course materials, professionally packaged and yours to keep, make useful additions to your reference library. Each course consists of a booklet written by a qualified expert in that area and a self-administered examination to complete and return to Human Kinetics. The focus is on active learning, with exercises and study guides that help you to learn the information, then help you to apply this knowledge in practice. Human Kinetics is a NATABOC approved provider of continuing education activities for certified athletic trainers. CONTENTS Introduction Chapter 1: History and Demographics Provides background information and staistics on sudden death Chapter 2: Cardiac Causes of Sudden Death in Young Athletes Presents both common and uncommon causes, including congenital abnormalities, arrhythmias, Marfan's Syndrome, myocarditis, and more