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 webinar;
   
2. Complete full day practical assessment session in person / JULY 17th

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 5025

Sunday JULY 17 2022: 9:15am - 5:00pm (approx.)

$275 per person (including GST)

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.

This Sports Trainer Focused Education session is aimed at sports trainers actively involved with their local clubs. Medical & Allied Health Professionals and Students are also welcome to attend.

Date: August (date TBA)

Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm / Speakers + Discussion

Presenters: Dr Luke Mooney- Orthopaedic Surgeon & SASMA President

Venue: Presented live online via Zoom

Cost: SASMA Members FREE of charge

  Non Members $38.50 (inc GST)

  Students* $22.00 (inc GST)

  * if you are a student please email members@sasma.com.au a copy of a valid student ID. We will then arrange payment at the discounted rate.

Date:  Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th March, 2022

Time: SAT 9:00am - 4:30pm / SUN 9:00am - 4:30pm

Venue:  SA Sports Medicine Association, Kidman Park

 Cost: $375

To complete a Level 2 Sports Trainers Accreditation Trainers must:

• Must attend each day of the course
• Have completed 12 months or 50 hours working as an Accredited Level 1 Sports Trainer (to be completed by the first day of the course)
• Be a current Accredited Sports Trainer with SASMA or SMA
• Have a current Provide First Aid & CPR Certificate (with a minimum of 3 months validity)
• Play By the Rules Online Training Certificates** (to be completed by the first day of the course)
• Asthma First Aid for Sport Certificate (online course through Asthma Australia: https://asthmaonline.org.au/product/asthma-first-aid-for-sports-clubs/)

Please note you will need to "Login" to register for this event as it is only available to those with a current Level 1 Sports Trainers Accreditation.

If you do not have a Username and Password you will need to register for the SASMA website (using your Accreditation Number on your Level 1 Sports Trainers Certificate).

If you have any issues with this please do not hesitate contact the SASMA Office on 08 8234 6369 or admin@sasma.com.au.

The ability to run this course is based on current recommendations from SA Health. Should these recommendations change, then SASMA has the right to make changes to course structure, timings, venue and dates.