Upcoming Events

Course Information 

To achieve the Level 1 Sports Trainers Accreditation participants will need to complete 3 components:

1. Online Emergency Responder Course to be completed prior to webinar;
2. Attend live theory webinar (done on April 27)
3. Complete practical assessment session in person

You must complete all 3 components to become an Accredited Sports Trainer plus provide evidence of current Provide First Aid (HLTAID003 - valid for 3 years) & CPR (HLTAID001 - valid for 12 months) certificates. 

Level 1 Theory Component Date and Times:

Tuesday April 27th at 5:30pm -9:00pm (select Webinar option at first step of Registration)

Practical Component Date and Times:

Practical assessment sessions will be held in the following locations. Dates for the regional practicals will be scheduled based on location of webinar attendees. (after selecting webinar option you will be asked to select the location of where you will attend the practical assessment in the second step of your Registration):

·       Kidman Park                 May 2nd 2021, 9am-12pm

·       Eyre Peninsula             May 23rd 2021, 10am-12pm

·       Fleurieu Peninsula        May 23rd 2021, 10am-12pm

·       Mid North                      May 23rd 2021, 10am-12pm

·       Riverland                      May 23rd 2021, 10am-12pm

·       South East                    May 23rd 2021, 10am-12pm

·       Yorke Peninsula            May 23rd 2021, 10am-12pm

·     Murray Mallee      May 23rd 2021, 10am-12pm

Cost:    $240 per person (including GST)

Each registrant must have their own unique email address

Registrations for this course will close 5pm Monday 26th April 2021

Community Forum: Concussion in Sport, 10:30-12:00

Concussion affects the way the brain functions. Different people can be affected in different ways. This free community concussion forum has been designed by leading Medical Personnel to provide all those involved in Sport, from coaches, players, parents, officials, team managers and committee members with up to date information on concussion.

The forum will be presented by an experienced Sports Doctor/Sports Physician who is seeing and managing sporting concussions regularly and will cover:

• Concussion: Recognising and Game Day Management?
• The long term consequences of mismanagement
• When can a player return to school, work, training and playing?
• Implementing a policy: Is your Club Concussion Policy up to date?
• Risk Management: The responsibilities of the club, coach, first aid team and player when it comes to concussion

Sideline Help & Basic Taping Workshop, 13:00 - 16:00

The Sideline Help & Basic Taping Course is an introduction to sports injury prevention and management. This course takes a first aid course and makes it sport specific.

Topics covered include:

• Injury Prevention
• On Field Assessment of the Injured Athlete
• Injury Management including Concussion
• Management of Medical Conditions
• Wound Management and the blood rule
• Taping of the ankle, thumb and fingers

You can choose to attend just the Concussion Forum, the Sideline Help & Basic Taping Course or both workshops. Please select the appropriate option from the registration options. 

Please note that numbers attending this forum are restricted to comply with physical distancing regulations. We would ask that if you wish to attend you register below or email the names of the attendees to admin@sasma.com.au

This event is proudly supported by the Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing and the Port Pirie Regional Council. 

2021 SASMA Student Education Series

In 2021 SA Sports Medicine Association will once again be conducting an Education Series aimed at University Students and recent Graduates; in particularly those from Health and Medical Science degrees who are either currently working with sporting teams or have an interest in working with athletes and teams in the future.

This Education Series gives a practical nature to what students are learning at university as well as building on the basics that are taught in the SASMA Level 1 & 2 Sports Trainers course.

Session 1 -The Complicated Ankle

Ankle sprains present as one of the most common sporting injuries. They can be incredibly minor and resolve rapidly with simple interventions, but others, do not progress so easily. These so called “difficult ankles” may arise for various reasons, commonly due to an initial inaccurate diagnosis, poor management or poor rehabilitation.

Participants will have the opportunity to hear from Physiotherapist Mat Prior 

Session 2 - Hamstring Injuries, Prevention and Rehabilitation

Despite the increase in knowledge surrounding Hamstring injuries, there prevalence within sport has not decreased. Hear from Athletic Development & Rahbilitation Coordinator at Port Adelaide Football Club, Daniel Rogers, as he discusses what is done at the elite sporting level to prevent hamstring injuries. He will also highlight the importance of rehabilitation in preventing reoccurring injuries. 

Pricing:

Register for individual sessions, or save $ by signing up for the two sessions now. 

Membership Offer:

Sign up as a SASMA Student Member ($55 incl GST) & you will get access to the two Student Educations sessions free of charge, as well as the two remaining professional member education sessions at no cost. SASMA Membership provides discounted prices to a variety of events including the annual Conference & Masterclass Sessions.

Complete the below form to become a SASMA Member today https://bit.ly/2Ko7cDF

You will need to provide proof of current student status. Once your application form and payment has been received, you will be registered for the two student sessions. 

Allied Health Level 1 Sports Trainers Course

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 16 May, 2021

Time: 8:30am - 5:00pm

Venue: SASAMA Office, Kidman Park. 

Please note that numbers for this course will be capped. 

Date:  Sunday 30th May and Sunday 20th June, 2021

Time:  9am-4pm (30th May), 9am-3:45pm (20th June)

Venue:  30th May - Port Lincoln (venue tbc), 20th June - Lock (Lock Football Club)

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.

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. 

Date:  Sunday 25th July and Sunday 22nd August, 2021

Time:  9am-4pm (25th July), 9am-3:45pm (22nd August)

Venue:  25th July - Mt Gambier (venue tbc), 22nd August - Naracoorte (venue tbc)

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.

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. 

This Professional Masterclass Education sessions is aimed at those who are working or studying in the Medical and Allied Health Professions.

The evenings live webcast will look at: