Course Information 

To achieve the Level 1 Sports Trainers Accreditation participants will need to complete 2 components:

1. Online Emergency Responder Course to be completed prior to practical day
   
2. Complete full day practical assessment session in person / FEBRUARY 4th

You must complete all components to become an Accredited Sports Trainer plus provide evidence of current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011 - valid for 3 years) & CPR (HLTAID009- valid for 12 months) certificates. 

Practical Component Date and Times:

Practical Assessment Date for Metropolitan Adelaide -27 Valetta Road, Kidman  Park SA

Sunday FEBRUARY 4th, 2024: 9:30am - 5:00pm (approx.)

Regular Registration$275

Club Registration$285

Allied Health Registration$210

SASI Athlete$180

Secondary School Student$180

Each registrant must have their own unique email address

Level 1 Sports Trainers Courses

The Level 1 Sports Trainer assists athletes in the prevention of injuries and provides initial sports injury management.  Level 1 Sports Trainers work at sporting clubs, school sports days, national and international events.

You will cover the following topics:

·        Introduction to being a Sports Trainer 

·        Functional Anatomy and Injury Management 

·        Injury Prevention

·        Medical Conditions 

·        Trunk Injuries

·        Concussion 

·        Head and Spinal Injuries

·        Wound Management for Sport

·        Moving the Injured Athlete

·        Ankle, Thumb and Finger Taping 

·        Upper Limb and Lower Limb Injuries

Course prerequisites

A current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) & CPR certificate is required to receive Accreditation. This can be completed prior to or after the course however accreditation will not be granted until evidence of current certificates has been received.

On successful completion of a SASMA Sports Trainers course?

A National Accreditation lasts for 3 years and is issued on successful completion of the course.  On Successful completion of the SASMA Sports Trainers courses candidates will be eligible to apply for Sports Trainer Membership and insurance through Sports Medicine Australia.

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I authorise SA Sports Medicine Association (SASMA) to use any film footage, photographic images or sound recording produced in any format taken or recorded of me by SASMA for the purposes of promotion on the SASMA website (www.sasma.com.au), SASMA Facebook and/or Twitter pages and other promotional material for future courses and/or conferences. 

The SA Sports Medicine Association, with the support of the Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing, as well as the Limestone Coast LGA, are bringing important Community Concussion Education to the Southeast in early 2024!

Register below for this community workshop to hear the latest advice on the invisible injury, recognising the signs and symptoms, and understand the role we ALL have in managing Concussion in community sport.

DATE: Monday February 5th 2024

TIMES: 6:30pm - 8:00pm

VENUE: Naracoorte Town Hall, Smith Street, Naracoorte SA

COST: FREE

The SA Sports Medicine Association invite General Practitioners to the GP specific Concussion education and skill development workshop. Hear from our expert Sports Physician and Adelaide Football Club Doctor presenting the latest international concussion information with a practical demonstration, supporting your role in General Practice.

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DATE: Tuesday February 13th, 2024.

TIME: 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start, the evening should conclude approx. 9:00pm

VENUE: TBC

COST: $20 - SASMA AND AMA Members / $70 - Non-Members  (Non-Members, begin the registration process using the boxes on the RIGHT below, beginning with your name and email)