Required skills

communication skills to provide clear information to healthcare professionals regarding the athletes progress follow instructions to implement an injury management program report any problems with the injury management program and refer athletes to healthcare professionals

problemsolving skills to identify problems in relation to the implementation of the injury management program and take appropriate action to address these problems

teamwork skills to work with healthcare professionals and other relevant stakeholders to assist the athlete with sport injuries

literacy skills to document problems associated with the injury management program

Required knowledge

principles of biomechanics and human anatomy and physiology to enable the safe implementation of the injury management program

terminology related to sports injuries to enable clear and accurate communication with health care professionals

organisational policies and procedures to enable the safe implementation and monitoring roles and responsibilities of a sports trainer

relevant legislation to enable sports injuries to be managed professionally and safely

phases of healing and causes and signs of delayed healing to enable problems to be identified and reported promptly

techniques to manage minor injuries

aims and goals of sport injury management programs to enable understanding to support healthcare professionals

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

works within own area of responsibility to assist in the ongoing management of sports injuries and interacts with health professionals athletes and other relevant stakeholders to communicate progress as required

works under the direction of health care professionals to implement and monitor ongoing injury management programs

treats minor injuries and makes judgements within area of responsibility to refer athletes to health professionals to obtain a more detailed assessment of their condition

applies effective contingency management techniques to deal with a range of issues that may affect the responses of athletes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure treatment of multiple minor injuries relevant to the candidates current or intended work environment to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

a sport training or competition setting or environment relevant to the specific sport or environment in which the candidate operates or intends to operate

athletes participating in sport or physical activity

athletes with real or simulated sporting injuries

health professionals and the athletes injury management program

relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures impacting on assisting with the management of sport injuries

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

observation of implementation and monitoring of an injury management program

observation of interaction with healthcare professionals and athletes

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the causes and signs of delayed healing

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing performance

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

SISSSPTA Provide initial management of sports injuries

SISSSPT302A Provide initial management of sports injuries.

Guidance information for assessment

Athlete may include:

Injury management program may include:

Health care professionals may include:

Feedback may include:

Minor injuries may include:

Basic principles of biomechanics may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Universal precautions include:

Other relevant stakeholders may include: