Program Overview

University of Iowa Sports Medicine Sideline Management Course

Overview

The University of Iowa Sports Medicine Sideline Management Course is designed to present the health care team with current knowledge about diagnosis and management of a variety of injuries and emergencies commonly incurred during the fall sport of high school football.

Date and Time

• Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025
• Time: 8am-12pm

Provided by

• University of Iowa Sports Medicine
• Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
• University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine

Location

• Sessions I-IV: Virtual live/synchronous event open to all who register
• Session V: Hands-on instruction session at the Iowa Health Care North Liberty Medical Center, 701 West Forevergreen Rd, North Liberty, Iowa (for UI faculty and staff only)

Intended Audience

• Physicians
• Athletic trainers
• Physical therapists
• Other health care specialists providing sideline care to athletes

Purpose

The virtual program aims to equip the health care team with current knowledge about diagnosis and management of various injuries and emergencies commonly incurred during high school football.

Format

• First 2 hours: Live virtual didactic sessions
• Final 1.5-hour session: Hands-on skill instruction and practice for UI faculty and staff, involving:
  • Spinal motion restriction
  • Athletic equipment removal
  • Patient transport
  • Spine board techniques
• Hands-on training coordinated with Simulation in Motion – Iowa (SIM-IA), including scenarios to review BLS (CPR and use of AED) and breathing emergencies

Registration Fee

• This event is free, with no registration fee

Additional Information

• Physicians not affiliated with the University of Iowa are welcome to register but will not receive CME credits.