Title: Explain the scope and limitations of the secondary school student aide (SA) when providing first aid.
Course: Sports Medicine/Athletic Training II (Condensed) (14062-IIA) > Section: Assessing Injuries and Illnesses

Explanation should include the concept that first aid requires certification and is limited to providing care to sustain life and limit further damage until higher-level care is available.

See Virginia’s Good Samaritan Law (http://www.w4ghs.org/goodsam00.vaoems.pdf).

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is it important to initiate first aid procedures as quickly as possible?
- What agencies can provide first aid certification?
- What constitutes a higher level of care?
- What skills are SAs able to provide in an emergency situation?

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Chapter 1 The Scientific Rationale for Integrated Thinking

- Explain the history of the profession of personal training.
- Identify common characteristics of personal training clients.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of integrated exercise program design.
- Describe the Optimum Performance Training (OPT™) model.