Sport Medicine Curriculum 

Medical Knowledge

Topic                             Web resources  Text
Learn how to perform initial evaluation and management of the following injuries:   Taylor's Family Medicine
Chapter 52 - Care of the Injured Athlete.(For all below)
Head injuries Head Injuries in Sports Chapter 52
Neck injuries   Chapter 52
Shoulder dislocations, injuries A-C separation

Shoulder Dislocation

 Chapter 52
Hand/Thumb Injuries Skier's Thumb Chapter 52
 Forearm and Elbow Injuries Acute Elbow Injury

Elbow Injuries

 Chapter 52
Pelvic fracture, hip dislocation Hip and Pelvic Injuries Chapter 52
Acute knee injuries Acute Knee Injuries Chapter 52
Femur and Tibial/Fibular fracture management Femur Fractures Chapter 52
Ankle and foot injuries Ankle and Foot Injuries Chapter 52

Overuse Injuries

 		 Metatarsal Overuse Case Study
Adolescent Overuse Injuries

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

 Chapter 52

 

Patient Care

Topic                             Web resources  Text
Splinting for upper and lower extremity injuries Splinting Suspected Fractures  
Acute Knee Exam Acute Knee Injury Case  
Hip Relocation Hip Relocation  
Elbow Relocation Elbow Relocation  
Shoulder Relocation    
C-Spine Stabilization    
Musculoskeletal Exams Exam Videos  
Joint Injections Injection Videos  

 

Interpersonal and Communications Skills

Demonstrate clear communication with patient regarding their medical issues in a culturally sensitive manner

Demonstrate team oriented communication and foster working relationships with other member of the care team or specialist colleagues

 

Professionalism

Demonstrate a high degree of professional responsibility in managing patients with Sports Medicine-related problems by referral coordination, direct management and follow up.

Demonstrate professional demeanor, attire and appearance in all settings.

 

Topic                             Web resources  Text
Recognize healthy exercise patterns    
Be able to encourage fitness for patients of any body habitus or age    
Role model fitness for your patients    
Understand the demands and psychological influences of performance athletes    

 

Practice-Based Learning

Assess the practice models on this rotations for evidence of practice-based learning and identify opportunities that would be appropriate for the this medical area.

Identify a learning opportunity within your clinic practice that could be studied to improve the care for patient with Sports Medicine-related problems.

 

Systems-Based Practice

Learn how to access the appropriate services for patients with Sports Medicine-related problems and the impact of utilization management for these patients.

Demonstrate understanding of the role of the PCP in the immediate and after-care of patients with Sports Medicine-related diagnoses.