Level 2 Advanced Sports Trainer
The Level Two Sports Trainer program builds on the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the Level 1 course. Level 2 Sports trainers take on more senior roles at their respective clubs, have a greater skills & knowledge base to draw upon and may act as mentors for Level 1 trainers.
Prerequisites
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Current Level 1 Sports Trainer. (PSTA, SMA, NRL, SASMA)
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Minimum 12 months and 50 hours* Sports Trainer experience.
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**Current Provide First Aid (HLTAID003 ) & Provide CPR (HLTAID001) certification
(* 50 hours experience must be verified either by Logbook, letter from club president or Level 2 Sports Trainer. **Provide First Aid must have been completed within the last 3 years. Provide CPR must have been completed within the last 12 months. HLTAID003 or HLTAID001 must be kept current to ensure Sports Trainer remains valid.)
Course Content
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The course covers the following topics:
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Advanced assessment & management of the injured athlete
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Advanced resuscitation techniques
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Spinal Injury & concussion management
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Advanced Taping– Knee, Shoulder Elbow, kinesiology taping basics
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Strength & conditioning coaching techniques
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Sports trainers responsibilities regarding Work Health and Safety
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Mentoring new sports trainers
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Introduction to sports massage (Optional- Additional cost)
Upon completion, successful participants will receive:
Professional Sports Trainers Australia Level 2 Sports Trainer Certificate of Currency
Statement of Attainment with the following units of competency:
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PUAEME004A - Provide emergency care for suspected spinal injury
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HLTAID007- Provide Advanced Resuscitation
*Category 5 Emergency Care delivers nationally recognised training on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909
Click here for additional information on the above units of competency
*Pre-course study is required
Duration- 4 full days
Group bookings are available with flexible schedules.– Eg– 8 nights instead of 4 full days. (minimum numbers apply)
Cost- $450/person (group discounts available)
Successful participants will also receive free membership to Professional Sports Trainers Australia.