Medical Coverage, First Aid Supplies and Workshops
The health and safety of your athletes is an important component of the sporting experience. SMSCS can assist you in ensuring that your events and training sessions have the highest quality of care available. We have also developed a number of educational resources which can play a key role in the journey towards athletic success. Contact our Safety Coordinator to discuss how we can help or to book any of our offerings.
Medical Coverage Program
If you are hosting a tournament, meet, training camp or other sporting event SMSCS can assist you with providing medical coverage. Our team of qualified Consultants and Service Providers will act as Medical Personnel and we can also provide medical equipment, first aid supplies, personal protective equipment and administrative services (scheduling, invoicing, etc.) to ensure you are covered. The following professionals act as Medical Personnel:
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Physiotherapists
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Physicians
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Athletic Therapists
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Massage Therapists
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Chiropractors
Medical/First Aid Equipment Rental and Loaner Program
SMSCS can equip you with extra medical and safety supplies for your events. If you require access to a fully stocked Sport Medical or Trainer's Kit, our rental/Loaner program can provide this. Various first Aid supplies such as tapes, tensors, scissors, and more will be made available to your organization.
Sport Wrapping and Taping Workshop (SWaT)
This is a 7 hour (non-certified) educational workshop that consists of the following components:
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Types of soft tissue injuries
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Cycle of athletic injury
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Mechanisms of injury
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HOPS assessment
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Stages of Healing
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Return to Sport guidelines
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RICE principle
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Taping Theory (when, why, common mistakes)
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Taping Techniques (ankle, wrist, finger, more)
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Functional Wraps
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Please note that the minimum recommended age for this course is 13.​
Sport First Aid Supplies, Kits & Training Supplies
SMSCS can provide your sport/recreation organization with direct access to First Aid Supplies and Kits as well as training/rehabilitation equipment and supplies to ensure that your athletes are covered. For a full listing of supplies that we offer, CLICK HERE
Sport Injury Prevention and Care Workshop (SIPaC)
This is a 7 hour (non-certified) workshop consisting of the following components:
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Role of the First Aider
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On-Field Assessment
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Safety Procedures & Equipment
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Injury Prevention
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Injuries
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Please note that the minimum recommended age for this course is 13.​