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Sport Saftey
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This course was designed in partnership with the United States Olympic Committee
to provide injury prevention and first aid skills to coaches of all sports and
all ages of athletes. Coaches receive training in Adult CPR/AED; Child CPR
(optional); and first aid for soft-tissue injuries, muscle, bone, and joint
injuries; and sudden illnesses, such as seizures, diabetic emergencies, stroke,
poisoning, fainting, vomiting, bites and stings, and heat and cold-related
emergencies.
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Injury/illness prevention topics include causes of sports injuries,
pre-participation physical exams, coaching responsibilities, an emergency
action plan, checking facilities, equipment selection and use, supervising
athletes, training methods, and return-to-play guidelines. Prevention of
psychological injury is also discussed.
The course is accepted by the Ohio
Department of Education for Pupil Activity Supervisor Validation mandated by
ORC 251-97. The course is held in one eight-hour session and includes lecture,
discussion, video, and hands-on practice.
For more information, call 216.431.3322 or click
here to sign up for a class
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