Supplies + Pre-event planning

Question 1

What does SPC stand for

Answer 1

Sport Physio Canada

Question 2

What is the primary goal of SPC

Answer 2

To provide quality sports therapy, rehabilitation and counseling to athletes and recreational participants before, during and after injury

Question 3

T/F SPC services only high level athletes

Answer 3

False - athletes of all levels and ages

Question 4

What is the provincial branch of SPC

Answer 4

Sport Physio BC

Question 5

What are the 3 primary roles of sport physio BC

Answer 5

• Provides info to BC physios regarding the education system
• Coordinates lectures.seminars on sport physio topics
• Liaises with BC sporting clubs/associations to offer physiotherapy services

Question 6

What is a sport physiotherapist

Answer 6

specialized skills and knowledge in sports physiotherapy. They have completed the SPC levels system

Question 7

What are the roles and responsibilities of a sport physio

Answer 7

• First aid/emergency care
• Injury assessment (On field and in clinic)
• Treatment and rehab of injury
• Taping and strapping
• Warm up/cool down programs, training programs
• Pre-season screening, off season planning,
• Protective equipment
• Preventative care
• Nutrition/drugs
• Communication with athletes coaches, parents and other health care professionals

Question 8

What are the three stages of the SPC education system

Answer 8

• Certificate candidate
• Certificate
• Diploma

Question 9

What are the necessary qualifications of a certificate candidate

Answer 9

• Graduate of accredited PT program
• CPA & SPC member
• Sports first responder

Question 10

What are the necessary qualifications of a certificate

Answer 10

• Practical experience (200 hrs min, 75hrs of contact sport)
• Written assignment, written exam, practical exam

Question 11

What are the necessary qualifications of a diploma

Answer 11

• Practical experience (200 hrs min, 2 teams for 2 full season, one team should be a contact sport - 75 hrs)

Question 12

A certificate candidate should be competent in..

Answer 12

basic emergency care. Intention to pursue certificate diploma

Question 13

A certificate holder should be competent in …

Answer 13

The areas of emergency car, taping and strapping, protective equipment, functional sideline testing of the athlete, sports massage, and other basic needs of the athlete and the team.

Question 14

A diploma holder should be competent in…

Answer 14

pre- and post season screening, training and conditioning programs, exercise physiology, sports nutrition, psychology, pharmacology, and complete rehabilitation of the athlete back to competitive level

Question 15

Who can apply to both the developmental and major games? just the developmental games?

Answer 15

Diploma holder

Certificate holder

Question 16

How often do you need to update credentials

Answer 16

Every 3 years

Question 17

What does the maintenance of credentials for SPC entail?

Answer 17

• Current CPA and SPC member
• Current Sports First responder
• 60hrs of post-graduate courses relevant to sport physiotherapy
• Min 200 hrs of employment/volunteer work in sports Physiotherapy (min 75 hrs must be on field)

Question 18

What are 8 legal considerations

Answer 18

• Duty to Act
• Standard of Care
• Negligence
• Good samaritan laws
• Consent
• Refusal of Care
• Abandonment
• Confidentiality
• Record Keeping

Question 19

What is duty to act

Answer 19

the duty to act at the scene of emergency

Question 20

What is standard of Care

Answer 20

The public expects a certain standard of care from personnel summoned to provide emergency care

Question 21

What is negligence

Answer 21

Failure to follow a reasonable standard of care, thereby causing injury or damage to another

Question 22

What is good samaritan laws

Answer 22

Protects people providing emergence care as long as you act in good faith, are not negligent, and act within the scope of your training

Question 23

How do you obtain consent

Answer 23

• Identify yourself to the person
• Give your level of training
• Explain what you think may be wrong
• Explain what you plan to do

Question 24

When does refusal of care occur

Answer 24

when you try and convince the person of the need for care, but dont argue, and they refuse your help.

Question 25

What do you need to do if your patient refuses care

Answer 25

Have a witness hear the person’s refusal and document it

Question 26

What is abandonment

Answer 26

Once you have begun care you must continue to provide care

Question 27

What is confidentiality

Answer 27

respecting privacy and maintain confidentiality

Question 28

What are 2 forms of record keeping

Answer 28

emergency care

log book

Question 29

The practical and field experience section of the logbook will contain a record of two types of experience:

Answer 29

1. Team and/or seasonal

2. Tournament and/or weekend

Question 30

Entries into the log should whenever possible include:

Answer 30

1. Date and type of activity
2. Athlete’s condition
3. Significant findings/complaints
4. Treatment and comments

Question 31

What does the emergency team consist of

Answer 31

Physician 
Nurses 
Therapists 
Coaches 
Officials

Question 32

What is important to know prior to event concerning the emergency team

Answer 32

Know where each member of the team is located at all times and how communication is established

Question 33

What are 3 general facility and player safety considerations

Answer 33

• Potential hazards & potential injury situations at the venue
• Ensure athletes equipment is functional
• Be aware of environmental factors for that event (heat/cold, humidity, altitude)

Question 34

What should an EAP outline

Answer 34

• Who will cover the playing surface and attend to an injured athlete first
• How to signal/summon further assistance
• Who will call the ambulance
• Who will meet the ambulance and direct them to the site
• Any other components for the specific event