Posted: December 17, 2023

Sip and Study Soiree: Pediatric Injuries

Virtual Continuing Education with YPC

Sponsored By:

Date: Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Time:  7:00-9:00pm

Registration

There is no charge for this event, but a free will donation to the MATA Political Action Fund is suggested by following the links in the registration. 
A Zoom link will be sent to registrants email the day of the event. Registrants will be required to have their own computer and internet connection.
As this event does not require tuition, no refunds will be applicable, nor necessary.

Target Audience

This seminar is designed for certified athletic trainers seeking to advance their education in pediatric injuries and treatment.

Course Learning Objectives

  • Attendees will be able to recognize common apophyseal injuries
  • Attendees will review information regarding pediatric sport concussion assessment
  • Attendees will review treatment strategies for return to sports following pediatric concussions

Agenda

Faculty Bios

Laura Nilan, DO: A pediatrician specializing in adolescent injuries and pediatric emergency medicine. She enjoys working with pediatric athletes to help them achieve their goals and enjoy sports for life. She is especially interested in endurance sports and acute injuries. In her free time, Dr. Nilan enjoys traveling, participating in triathlons, and playing in the St. Paul Civic symphony.

Eric Crowley, MA, LAT, ATC: An athletic trainer specializing in ACL injury prevention and concussions. He is especially interested in working with athletes involved in football, basketball, wrestling, and baseball. In his free time, Eric enjoys spending time with family, watching and participating in many different sports, and keeping buys with their family’s hobby farm.

This event is eligible for 2.0 Category A CEs

Minnesota Athletic Trainers' Association is recognized by the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for Certified Athletic Trainers. Certified Athletic Trainers are responsible for claiming only those hours actually spent participating in the continuing education activity.         

Event Date: 
Wednesday, January 31, 2024 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm