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presented by Zachary K. Winkelmann, PhD, SCAT, ATC and Susan Yeargin, PhD, ATC
Financial: Susan Yeargin has been a consultant for legal firms. She receives compensation from MedBridge for this course. There is no other financial interest beyond the production of this course.
Nonfinancial: Susan Yeargin is an advisory board member for the Korey Stringer Institute. She is also an employee at the University of South Carolina. She has no other competing nonfinancial interests or relationships with regard to the content presented in this course.
Financial: Zachary Winkelmann is an employee for MedAthlete Solutions LLC. He receives compensation from MedBridge for this course. There is no other financial interest beyond the production of this course.
Nonfinancial: Zachary Winkelmann is a volunteer member for the CAATE and for the NATA Foundation. He is also an employee at the University of South Carolina. He has no other competing nonfinancial interests or relationships with regard to the content presented in this course.
Satisfactory completion requirements: All disciplines must complete learning assessments to be awarded credit, no minimum score required unless otherwise specified within the course.
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Zachary K. Winkelmann, PhD, SCAT, ATC
Dr. Zachary Winkelmann is a clinical assistant professor in the Arnold School of Public Health at The University of South Carolina. Currently, Zachary is the coordinator of clinical education for the postprofessional MS in advanced athletic training program. He earned his bachelor's degree from Texas Lutheran University in 2013, his master's degree from Indiana State…
Read full bioSusan Yeargin, PhD, ATC
Susan Yeargin is an associate professor of athletic training at the University of South Carolina. She serves on NATA's pronouncements and research committees. She was a task force member and author of the "Preseason Heat-Acclimatization Guidelines for Secondary School Athletics" and a coauthor of the recent NATA position statement update on exertional heat illnesses. She…
Read full bio1. Legal Terminology
Legal terms relevant to sports medicine will be described. Contract law about hosting and providing care at sporting events will be covered. Particular focus will be given to the elements of tort law.
2. Case Law: Prevention
Specific cases in which legal proceedings have resulted following a sports-related emergency/injury will be reviewed. Key elements that relate to preventive measures will be highlighted in each case.
3. Case Law: Management
Specific cases in which legal proceedings have resulted following a sports-related emergency/injury will be reviewed. Each case will highlight key elements that relate to the immediate management of the emergency/injury.
4. Risk Mitigation Solutions
Solutions that focus on personal and professional risk mitigation will be discussed. Personal mitigation can include understanding employment contracts and the state practice act. Professional mitigation examples include administrative documents, such as emergency action plans and policy and procedure manuals, and practical applications, such as field safety checks and documentation.
5. Question and Answer Session
This chapter is a viewer-submitted question and answer session facilitated by the instructor.
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