- Substance abuse comes in many forms for athletes, starting potentially at young ages. Within the athletic setting, there is a certain number of our patients who are currently using, have used, or will in the future abuse performance enhancing drugs, narcotics, ergogenic aids and other banned substances. Athletic trainers must have a solid, current and reliable knowledge base about the various governing bodies, rules and regulations, physiological changes, and risks for our athletes in relation to substance abuse.
- By participating in this program, the viewer will gain identification tools for in clinic and on field recognition of signs and symptoms of someone abusing certain substances. Integrate knowledge of substance abuse physiologic changes and become more aware of these symptoms or behaviors being displayed by the athlete. Prepare educational information for the athlete, parent and coach to prevent and discourage the use and abuse of banned performance enhancing substances and ergogenic aids for the athlete. Outline guidelines and risks for substance abuse in sports.
MaineGeneral Sports Medicine & Colby College Sports Medicine offer Substance Abuse in Athletics and PEDs
CAT A Presentation
On-Demand
- James Poulin, MD, Maine-Dartmouth Family Residency
- Kevin Connolly, DO, Maine-Dartmouth Family Residency
Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, the participant will be able to:
• Review epidemiology, risks, and guidelines for substance abuse in sports.
• Gain knowledge in the introduction of substance abuse and PED’s in athletics.
• Review different ergogenic aids including banned substances, physiological changes to substances and performance advantages.
According to the education levels described by the PDC, the following continuing education course is considered to be Advanced.
Credits Awarded
CEUs awarded: .5 CAT A CEUs
MaineGeneral Medical Center (BOC AP#: P2258) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Certified Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of (.5) CAT A CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
