- General medicine is a broad branch of medicine that covers the treatment and management of a range of long-term illnesses such as diabetes and respiratory problems, but also other health considerations such as skin conditions and exercise while pregnant. This range of conditions is extremely common in the general population and an active one, regardless of age. As the front line of care for their patients, athletic trainers need to understand proper management and recognition for these conditions. Most AT’s receive only a single semester in general medicine while in college and athletic trainers generally may lack knowledge and experience to help their patients with the best possible care.
- By participating in this program, the viewer will gain identification tools for on field and in the clinic evaluations for a wide range of general medicine topics, such as common skin conditions in athletes, warning signs of overtraining syndrome, and Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD). The ability to differentiate between similarly presenting conditions like VCD, Exercise Induced Bronchospasms, and asthma. Integrating treatment techniques for VCD, overtraining, asthma and EIB, skin conditions and discuss healthy exercising options while pregnant.
MaineGeneral Sports Medicine & Colby College Sports Medicine offer 'Gen Med' in Athletic Training.
CAT A Presentation
On-Demand
- James Dunlap, MD, MaineGeneral Sports Medicine
- Kevin Connolly, DO, Maine-Dartmouth Family Residency
- James Poulin, MD, Maine-Dartmouth Family Residency
- Chris Lutrzykowski, MD, MaineGeneral Sports Medicine
- Elizabeth Rothe, MD, MaineGeneral Sports Medicine
Topics- Skin conditions, VCD, overtraining syndrome, asthma/EIB, exercise in pregnancy.
Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, the participant will be able to:
• Identify different skin conditions in athletics.
• Differentiate the treatments for specific skin conditions.
• Identify Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) in athletes.
• Apply treatment for VCD.
• Identify and detect the warning signs of overtraining syndrome.
• Perform preventative and treatment options for overtraining syndrome.
• Differentiate the signs of asthma and EIB clinically
• State the different treatments for asthma and EIB
• Identify the dangers and the value in exercising when pregnant.
According to the education levels described by the PDC, the following continuing education course is considered to be Advanced.
Credits Awarded
CEUs awarded: 2.25 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 (2.25) CAT A CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
