Sports Medicine

You strive to promote healthy living. You have a desire to help people meet their performance goals. You are interested in physical therapy. This program will open the door to the exciting field of sports medicine.

While in this program, you will learn the basics of preventing, diagnosing and treating injuries related to sports and/or exercise. Sports Medicine also offers real world experience through shadowing and clinical hours in approved healthcare facilities.

Credits

High School Credit Junior Year
Sports Medicine: 2.5, Technology: .5, Anatomy & Physiology: 1.0
Potential College Semester Hour Credit
College Tech Prep: 11.0

Program Resources

Course of Study/Syllabus

Sample Assignments

Additional Information

Current Program Fees:

Junior: $ 337.00

Senior: $  62.00

Sports Medicine - Bamrick

Teacher: Lori R. Dodds

Email: ldodds@polaris.edu
Education:
RN, Lutheran Medical Center School of Nursing
BSEd with Minor in Career Tech Education, Kent State University
Certifications: Healthcare Provider, BLS Instructor
Years at Polaris: 12
Industry Experience: Charge Nurse and Supervisor in Long Term Care, Trauma Critical Care and Operating Room
Interests/Hobbies: Cooking, reading, traveling and my family life

Sports Medicine - Orlandi

Teacher: Allen Orlandi

Email: aorlandi@polaris.edu
Education:
BS, Ashland College
MS, United States Sports Academy
Certifications: CPR
Years at Polaris: 7
Industry Experience: 23 years Certified Athletic Trainer
Interests/Hobbies: Cycling on the tow path, attending H.S. sporting events, Cleveland Indians baseball, my children

Skills

  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support and First Aid
  • Patient education
  • Take vital signs
  • Monitoring patient/client progress
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Medical law and ethics
  • Medical terminology
  • Infection control and risk management
  • Therapeutic exercises
  • Fitness training
  • Diet and nutrition
  • Computer literacy
  • EKG
  • Pharmacology
  • State Tested Nurse Assistant (STNA)

Equipment

  • Fitness equipment
  • Computer
  • Sphygmomanometer/stethoscope
  • Health and rehab devices
  • Defibrillator

Career Options

Positions are available for qualified employees in:

  • Health centers
  • Hospitals
  • Nursing care facilities
  • Athletic organizations
  • As a certified personal trainer (upon obtaining certificate)

Future Opportunities with Further Education

  • Registered nurse (RN)
  • State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)
  • Emergency medical technician (EMT)/paramedic
  • Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
  • Physical therapy assistant
  • Physical therapist
  • Radiology technician
  • Certified fitness trainer
  • Certified athletic trainer
  • Sports medicine physician

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