Event:

Safeguarding in Sports Medicine and Science

Overall learning objectives:

On completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

1. Identify key safeguarding risks and indicators of potential harm in young athletes.
2. Explain the roles and responsibilities of healthcare professionals in maintaining safe clinical environments.
3. Apply appropriate communication strategies to support athlete disclosure and comfort during clinical care.
4. Demonstrate safe and professional clinical practices when conducting examinations or treatments with minors.
5. Evaluate safeguarding concerns and implement appropriate reporting and response pathways.

Course overview:

• Module 1: Introduction
• Module 2: Safeguarding in Sports Medicine and Science
• Module 3: Abuse, Behaviour, and Vulnerability
• Module 4: Consent, Assent, and Chaperones
• Module 5: Recognising Clinical Red Flags
• Module 6: Confidentiality, Documentation, and Reporting
• Module 7: Overuse, External Pressures and Medical Misuse
• Module 8: Safeguarding during Travel, Events, and Treatment
• Module 9: Course Assessment
• Module 10: Recommended Resources

Venue:

Aspetar eLearning platform

Cost:

QAR 500 for the full course - QAR 50 for Aspire Zone staff by registering using your work email address

CME/CPD

This activity is an Accredited Self-Directed Learning Activity (Category 2) as defined by the Ministry of Public Health’s Department of Healthcare Professions – Accreditation Section and is approved for a maximum of 10.0 hours.

Category 2 – Self-Directed Learning Activity (Max 10.0 CAT2 hours)

Aspetar Certificates will only be automatically issued to attendees who complete the online modules and assessments.