Mass Participation Event Coverage

This presentation is a replay from COPA Con 2023, providing another opportunity to access its valuable content and insights.

Abstract:
Providing quality care to a large group of athletic participants at an event requires careful planning and organization. Education of the medical team, rehearsal of tasks that may be needed in an emergent situation, discussion of how each encounter was handled and recommendations for improvement are essential event planning tasks. The athletic trainer can play an integral role in the development and management of these plans in addition to assisting in care.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the unique challenges of organizing a mass participation event.
• Identify the role of each participant of the medical team in the coverage of a mass participation event.
• Identify equipment needs specific to mass participation events.
• Identify the necessity of planning and rehearsal of required tasks at a mass participation event.

Level:
Essential

Domain(s):
Domain 1: Risk Reduction Wellness and Health Literacy 
Domain 5: Health Care Administration and Professional Responsibility

CEUs:
1.0 Category A

Keywords: Mass Participation Event, emergency planning, emergency management

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