Program Overview

Trauma and Emergency Medical Management in Sport (TEMMiS)

Overview

The Trauma and Emergency Medical Management in Sport (TEMMiS) short course is designed to develop the decision-making and practical skills needed to deal with sports injuries and illness. The course is one of a group of courses that support your progression towards being a leader in Sports Medicine.

Why Study with Us

• You'll be taught by staff and researchers who have worked in the field of Sports Medicine from grass roots sports to National team level.
• Lecturers from Medicine, Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, and Sport, Exercise and Nutritional Sciences work together to deliver our short courses.
• You'll have access to facilities from the School of Medicine, the divisions of Sports and Health Sciences. You'll also have access to Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre and the UCLan Sports Arena.

Course Details

Level

• Postgraduate, Level 7

Delivery

• On campus

Study Mode

• Part-time

Duration

• 1 day per week attendance for 1 semester

Module Code

• MB4007

Campus

• Preston

Start Date

• January and May

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion, you will be able to:

• Demonstrate decision-making and practical skills needed to deal with sports-related injuries.
• Apply a range of treatment techniques such as immobilising, player removal, and transport.

Course Content

The course includes:

• Legal issues, risk assessment, accident reporting
• Current standards of first aid/resuscitation, basic life support, and advanced life support
• Primary and Secondary survey
• Airway management (including airway adjuncts and surgical airways)
• Breathing and circulation assessment and management
• Spinal injuries
• Musculoskeletal injuries
• Maxillofacial injuries including concussion
• Neurological assessment (AVPU/GCS)
• Emergency action planning
• Appropriate management of common injuries and illness
• Safe removal of the injured athlete from the field of play

Facilities

• Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre
• Sports arena
• The Library (Preston Campus)

Accreditations

• The centre is accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons, a professional membership organisation and registered charity which exists to advance patient care.

Future Careers

This course enhances your skills in assessment, management, and rehabilitation of sports injuries. You'll also develop new skills in treating common medical conditions. The course is ideal for medical professionals working in sport or aspire to at any level.

Entry Requirements

• Applicants should hold at least a 2:2 degree in a related subject
• Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery qualification or relevant professional qualification in a related field such as physiotherapy or sports therapy
• Applications from other related professions will be considered on an individual basis
• Be actively engaged in or access clinical experience in a Sports and Exercise Medicine practice in order to support learning within the programme
• IELTS: Score of at least 6.5 or equivalent
• A satisfactory criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland) is required for this course

Fees and Funding

2024/25

• UK: Part-time £1,056 per candidate

2025/26

• UK: Part-time £1,110 per candidate

Additional Costs

As part of your course, there may be additional costs to consider that are not included in your tuition fees. Most of these will be optional, but some courses have essential additional costs.

Learning and Assessment

This practical advanced emergency care on the field course enables students to enhance their skills. Lectures and practical sessions develop the foundational theory and application of a range of skills. These skills allow you to function as an advanced pitch-side sports first aider.

Advanced discussions will improve understanding of the role of a first aider. You'll develop risk assessments, prepare emergency action plans, and deliver pitch-side care and removal from play strategies. The role of the MDT will also be highlighted.

Assessment will include a pass/fail practical. This will ensure you demonstrate the clinical skills required to meet the core competencies of the TEMMiS module.

A written exam will be used to review the understanding of the critical skills required to deliver pitch-side care and referral.

Pathway Opportunities

The module offers 20 credits towards the MSc/PGDip/Cert in Sports Medicine.