Athletic Trainers and Physical Therapists who complete these lessons will be directed to the Cogent Steps website. From there, you will input your information, pay a $44.00 process fee, and then Cogent Steps will provide a Certificate of Completion that can be sent to APTA or NATA for submission.
This course has 18 Lessons, with a run time of 5 Hours and 51 Minutes and 72 Quiz Questions to be answered.
Description:
This course is designed to prepare Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers for their vital roles in providing care during the Boston Marathon. Participants will learn event-specific techniques for assessing and treating musculoskeletal injuries, managing acute conditions, and supporting runner recovery. The course covers best practices for triaging injuries, utilizing manual therapy and therapeutic modalities, and collaborating with other medical team members to ensure seamless care. Emphasis is placed on adapting clinical skills to a high-paced, dynamic event environment while prioritizing runner safety and well-being.
Even if you do not wish to obtain credits, we encourage you to spend as much time as possible viewing these lessons. Thank you.
