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Courses and COVID-19 Update - Interim Solutions

Due to Government advice in regards to reducing the transmission of COVID-19 we are restructuring our Level 1 Sports Trainers Courses in the short term. The course structure will now involve:

• An online course including assessment component to be completed first
• A live webcast of theory presentations from the Face to Face day
• A shortened face to face component to complete practical assessments (this practical component will be held at the location below. Exact date TBC)

The dates below for the courses are the date that the live webcast for that group will be held. Face to face components will be scheduled based on Government recommendations and advice. This session will be held in the original course locations.

The course you are enrolling in has 3 components: an online theory component, a live webcast and a face to face component.

You will need to complete the online component including the theory assessment prior to attending the course. 

Date:  Sunday April 5, 2020 (live webcast)

Time:  9:00 - 13:00 (exact time to be confirmed)

Cost:  $275.00 per person

The practical assessment will take place at the below venue, with date TBC

Venue:Cowell Football Club

Each registrant must have their own unique email address

Courses and COVID-19 Update - Interim Solutions

 
Due to Government advice in regards to reducing the transmission of COVID-19 we are restructuring our Level 1 Sports Trainers Courses in the short term. The course structure will now involve:

• An online course including assessment component to be completed first
• A live webcast of theory presentations from the Face to Face day
• A shortened face to face component to complete practical assessments (this practical component will be held at the location below. Exact date TBC)

The dates below for the courses are the date that the live webcast for that group will be held. Face to face components will be scheduled based on Government recommendations and advice. This session will be held in the original course locations.

The course you are enrolling in has 3 components: an online theory component, a live webcast and a face to face component.

You will need to complete the online component including the theory assessment prior to attending the course. 

Date:  Sunday April 5, 2020 (live webcast)

Time:  9:00 - 13:00 (exact time to be confirmed)

Cost:  $275.00 per person

The practical assessment will take place at the below venue, with date TBC

Venue: Berri Football Club

Each registrant must have their own unique email address

Courses and COVID-19 Update - Interim Solutions
Due to Government advice in regards to reducing the transmission of COVID-19 we are restructuring our Level 1 Sports Trainers Courses in the short term. The course structure will now involve:

• An online course including assessment component to be completed first
• A live webcast of theory presentations from the Face to Face day
• A shortened face to face component to complete practical assessments (this practical component will be held at the location below. Exact date TBC)

The dates below for the courses are the date that the live webcast for that group will be held. Face to face components will be scheduled based on Government recommendations and advice. This session will be held in the original course locations.

The course you are enrolling in has 3 components: an online theory component, a live webcast and a face to face component.

You will need to complete the online component including the theory assessment prior to attending the course. 

Date:  Sunday April 5, 2020 (live webcast)

Time:  9:00 - 13:00 (exact time to be confirmed)

 Cost:  $275.00 per person

The practical assessment will take place at the below venue, with date TBC

Venue: Moonta Football Club, Milne Terrace, Moonta 5558

Each registrant must have their own unique email address

Courses and COVID-19 Update

Due to Government advice in regards to reducing the transmission go COVOID-19, SASMA will be running this workshops as an online Webinar only. 

If the advice from the Government changes in the near future, this workshop will be offered in a face to face forum as well as webinar.

 Concussion Management for Sports Trainers & Allied Health Professionals - 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Management of concussion has changed over the years and is being discussed at the highest levels of sport as to what is the correct management. Most recently, after a meeting in Berlin, Concussion Management strategies and protocols have been updated with new resources now available to Sport.

This workshop will cover:

• How to recognise signs and symptoms including delayed concussion
• What is the correct management of those who are concussed
• What the role of non- medical personnel of the management of concussion  

 Please note that this session will be running as a webinar. 

Attendees will hear from Dr Duncan Walker from SPARC, who currently works as the team doctor for the Adelaide Crows (men's and women's teams), Adelaide 36'ers, Adelaide Lightning, and Adelaide Thunderbirds. Dr Walker also has experience working with boxing, martial arts events, and A league soccer, along with several international tours including the World Cup T20 for Hong Kong, Matildas, Kookaburras and Young Socceroos. 

Courses and COVID-19 Update - Interim Solutions

Due to Government advice in regards to reducing the transmission of COVID-19, SASMA is postponing this workshop until after April 30. 

The below course will be rescheduled to run at a later date. If you would like to express an interest in attending then please email admin@sasma.com.au 

Advanced Taping (9.30pm - 12.30pm)

This 3- hour practical workshop follows on from any taping experience that Sports Trainers may have gained through the Basic Taping Course, or as a practicing Level 1 Sports Trainer. The course is run over three hours and is designed to be as practical as possible. It gives participants the opportunity to learn from Physiotherapists and experienced Sports Trainers, using hands on practice participants will learn advanced taping techniques regularly seen in sport.

Taping techniques demonstrated include but are not limited to: Plantar fasciitis, Achilles Tendon, Knee, Elbow, Shoulder and Wrist Taping.

It is a prerequisite that participants complete a Basic Taping Course or an SASMA approved equivalent ie. Level 1 ST course prior to completing the Advanced Taping Workshop.

Introduction to Sports Massage (13:30 - 15:30)

SASMA will be running an introductory sports massage course for sports trainers and those who work with sporting teams and athletes.

During this workshop participants will learn practical, effective and easy to apply sports massage techniques and key stretches for optimum recovery. The workshop is aimed at club trainers and team support staff who have a direct hands-on role with the players. 

Participants will receive a certificate of attendance but it is not a Sports Massage qualification.

There is the option to attend one or both workshops on the day. Lunch can be provided for an additional $10per person. This is being used as a fundraiser for the club. 

Cost:

** To receive the SASMA Member prices you will need to:

- Enter username and password in the left box below or

- Enter first name, last name and email address that is in the SASMA database (eg. as written on your Sports Trainer certificate). 

If you have not received a Username and Password you will need to:
- Click on "Register" on www.sasma.com.au
- Enter in details (Member Code is the number on your Sports Trainers Accreditation Certificate)
- Remember to spell your name and use the postcode as written on your Certificate
- After this a username and password will be emailed through to you allowing you to receive discounted prices for courses and to access additional resources.

Courses and COVID-19 Update - Interim Solutions

Due to Government advice in regards to reducing the transmission of COVID-19 we are restructuring our Allied Health Level 1 Sports Trainers Courses in the short term.

This course will now involve:

• A live webcast of theory presentations from the Face to Face day
• Practical assessments to be submitted online
• Theory & multiple choice questions to be submitted

The course you are enrolling in is for Allied Health Students and Professionals who have completed a minimum of first year of a Health or Medical Science based degree. If you are unsure if you qualify to attend this course please contact the SASMA Office to discuss (Ph. 08 8234 6369 or E. sportstrainers@sasma.com.au)

Date:Sunday 3 May, 2020

Time: TBC

Venue:Online via Webinar

Date: Sunday 17 May and Sunday 5 July, 2020

Time:  8:45am - 5:00pm on both days

Venue:  Sunday 17 May - Jamestown

              Sunday 6 July - Port Pirie

Cost: $345

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.

Courses and COVID-19 Update

Due to Government advice in regards to reducing the transmission go COVID-19, SASMA will be running this workshops as an online Webinar only. 

If the advice from the Government changes in the near future, this workshop will be offered in a face to face forum as well as webinar.  

Introduction to Athlete Care in Cycling

Have you ever wondered what is required to work with an elite cycling team?

Presented by Cycling Australia, this workshop will explore the fundamental skills required to become a soigneur supporting some of the nation's top cyclists.

Keren Faulkner (Sports Physiotherapist/Head of Performance Solutions - Paracycling, Cycling Australia) and David Hayes (Sports Physiotherapist/Athlete Health Lead Cycling Australia) will explain that there is more to the role than to massaging tired legs, treating cuts and grazes and helping feed and hydrate the riders.

Pricing - 

SASMA Members: $11

Non Members: $33