Continuing Education

The following are active and upcoming Continuing Education event offerings through the Memorial Hermann | Rockets Orthopedics Education Academy.    

Emergency Response and Management of Acute Injury and Illness in Sport

Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation/Rockets Sports Medicine Institute offers both an Initial Certification Course and Re-Certification course twice a year (Spring and Early Fall). 

The next course is scheduled for April 3^rd, 2027. Registration will open Early December 2026.

Location: Memorial Hermann - Memorial City Medical Center
929 Gessner Rd. Memorial Hermann Tower 12^th Floor
   Houston, Tx 77024  

Course Description: This training will include educational modules designed to prepare therapists for treating on and off the field sports injuries, including acute stabilization of athletes until they can receive more specific medical care and/or evaluate them to return to play. This training prepares the attendee for primary and secondary assessments in acute trauma situations of individuals and/or groups of individuals. Upon successful completion, participants will have been trained and tested in the EMR systems, management of bleeding and wound management, head and spine injuries, fracture and dislocation management, airway emergencies and oxygen administration, blood borne pathogens, appropriate use of an Epinephrine auto-injector & Asthma Inhalers.

Assessment of Learning Objectives: Initial Certification Participants:  A comprehensive test online information in preparation for the in-person training and testing, with an 80% or greater score on the exam, will be required. In-person portion of the course:  Learning and skill achievement will be recorded by instructors on a learning skill check sheet and assessed during lab portions and emergency scenarios via Q&A and proper handling of various emergency scenes.

Full Initial Certification Course Content

Requirements and Hour Totals

• Online Content Including Module Tests = 13.3 Hours. All online content, including the test, with a passing score of 80% must be completed prior to the in-person course date.

• In-person Content = 8.0 Hours

Recertification Course Requirements and Hours Total

• In-person Content = 8.0 Hours (Pre-requisite is prior EMR Certification). Recertification course participants have access to review all online content prior to the in-person course and must complete an online test, with a passing score of at least 80% prior to the in-person course date. 

Upcoming Fall and Spring Courses:

• December 5-6, 2026 - EIM Functional Dry Needling Level 1
  • Click here to register.
• February 27-28, 2027 - APTA Pelvic Health Academy – PF 1 and 2 labs
  • Click here to register.
• March 20-21, 2027 - EIM Functional Dry Needling Level 2
  • Click here to register.

Please check back regularly for additional course offerings.

For information on upcoming courses please email: SMR.Education@memorialhermann.org