MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

1.   Hours/Education

Twelve hours of instructional workshop and coached practice are recommended as the minimum educational requirement for the Event Therapist. The workshop topics include, but are not limited to:
        a.  Pre, post and inter-event massage
        b.  Appropriate strokes
        c.  Contraindications
        d.  Cramp management

2.  Validation of Education

If the applicant already has sports massage training, validation of skill may be required through one of two methods:
        1.  Provide transcripts, course outlines, handouts, certificates, etc. that document training.
        2.  Take a proficiency exam given by the team to demonstrate abilities in the areas described below.+

        3. The Event Team Coordinator/Director and Event Team Coordinator should also have the following additional training:
            a. 4 hours in thermoregulatory dysfunction and cramping
            b. First Aid and CPR through a recognized organization such as American Heart Association or American Red Cross

        4.  All Team Members
            a. First Aid and CPR through a recognized organization such as American Heart Association or American Red Cross

+ Essential Event Sport Massage practical skills include, but are not limited to:
1.  Appropriately applied event massage techniques for pre-event, inter/intra event and post event massage
2.  Appropriately applied event stretching techniques for pre-event, inter/intra event and post event massage
3.  Techniques for cramp management
4.  Thermoregulatory dysfunction management
5.  Interview content for athletes and appropriate support comments
6.  Management of thermoregulatory dysfunction and the care for these conditions:
     a.  Hypothermia
     b.  Hyperthermia
     c.  Heat stroke
7.  Physical outlining and identifying major muscles and joint structures
8.  Musculoskeletal stresses caused by specific sports and movements. Examples include:
     a.  Runner – lower body muscles and joints
     b.  Kayaker – upper body muscles and joints

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