Continuing Education

The following are active course(s) that Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation is offering for Continuing Education.   

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 Feb/March and in August).

Next Course Date is March 22, 2025.

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Location: Memorial Hermann - Memorial City Campus
Memorial Hermann Tower
929 Gessner Rd., Houston, Tx 77024 

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

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.

March 1, 2025: Prevention and Management of Upper Extremity Stiffness.

Presentations by: 
Memorial Hermann Rockets Sports Medicine Institute and the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston

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General Info

Open to: Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants, Physical Therapists, and Physical Therapist Assistants, Athletic Trainers.
Course Day & Date: March 1, 2025
Time: Registration at 7:00 a.m., Course from 7:45 – 5:10 p.m.
Location & Room: Memorial Hermann Tower – Memorial City. Orthopedic Conference Rooms A & B
Parking: Garage 5
Handouts: Electronic handouts will be shared with all attendees prior to the course via email. Please print or download the materials prior to the course for your use. Wi-Fi is available to all; however, we cannot ensure connectivity at all times.
CEU/CCU: 7.5 Continuing Education Hours for OT/OTA CE credits have been approved through AOTA.
7.67 PT/PTA CCUs have been approved for clinicians in Texas.
7.5 ATC/LAT CEU hours have been approved.

Overview

Course Description: This course will showcase a multidisciplinary approach, bringing in surgeons and qualified therapists to provide expert instruction and experienced perspective on the prevention, management and rehabilitation of common hand and upper extremity conditions and procedures with a focus on stiffness of various joints. This course will provide insight into the anatomy and pathomechanics of common upper extremity conditions, including presentation, exam findings, and appropriate work-up. It will also offer multiple treatment options for upper extremity conditions, including operative and non-operative approaches, with a focus on best available evidence and treatment rationale. Common complications, including prevention, recognition and appropriate initial and definitive management will be discussed. Attendees will be exposed to different approaches to therapy with an emphasis on treatment principle, including options available in high-resource settings and alternatives to consider when fewer resources are available.

Learning Objectives:

• Outline both the surgeon and therapist perspectives on the management of common upper extremity conditions.
• Describe the anatomy involved in and pathomechanics of common upper extremity conditions, including presentation, exam findings and appropriate work-up.
• List and describe common complications at the various joints, including prevention, recognition, and appropriate initial and definitive management.
• Demonstrate the ability to apply basic joint and soft tissue mobilization techniques, exercise, and activities to improve hand function in clients with stiffness of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder, such as dressing, grooming, feeding, and fine motor tasks.
• Apply basic neurophysiological/proprioceptive/occupation-based/practical interventions to reduce contractures and demonstrate immediate application of these techniques in a simulated clinical setting.
• Outline orthotic and other practical options as needed to prevent and resolve hand, wrist, elbow, and should stiffness.

OT/OTA: Memorial Hermann Health System is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development PD activity approval ID# 11383.  This in-person activity is offered at 7.5 CEUs, Introductory Level in OT Service Delivery and Foundational Knowledge.  The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. 

PT/PTA: Memorial Hermann Health System is a Texas Physical Therapy Association (TPTA) Accredited Provider of continuing education. This activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider 2507019TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas.  The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE.

Accredited Provider: TPTA approved CCUs: 7.67
TPTA requires PT Participants MUST ATTEND ENTIRE COURSE in order to receive CEUs/CCUs and course certificate. No partial credits given. 

Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine (BOC AP# P10187) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers (ATs). This program is eligible for a maximum of 7.5 hours/CEU. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.

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