Novasport Institute

“First of all thank you for the experience and exposure to this side of our profession. I came in with experience that was attained from a class taken in undergrad for athletic taping and the rest was from "on the go and learn as you go" while working with my high school's football team. No formal training and no one to really learn from or shadow. This class provided a foundation and framework I can refer to when providing services at different events with confidence. The class is informative, hands on, and practical. Dr. Ann is approachable and knowledgeable. In preparation for the class, there are modules that complement the hands on lab portion. Overall, a well organized course. If you're looking to work on sidelines or other sporting events with confidence, then look no further than this course.”

“BY FAR THE BEST EMR COURSE out there. As someone who has taken an EMR course before with another company I was so excited to find a course that not only gives you the knowledge to successfully work on field coverage as a PT, but also helps you learn and review key skills you will need to support ATs and be a helpful member of a sports medicine team. Ann goes over everything from taping, to spine boarding to emergency response and then some. This is truely the best course for PTs looking to get their EMR for SCS, CEU or just general knowledge reasons. I definatly feel like my skills as a PT have improved since taking Ann course. She also makes the information digestible and I like that the online portion is sectioned into 1-5 min videos per slide so you can truely digest the content without watching hour long lectures at a time. ”

“I am a physical therapist interested in acquiring skills to assist in sideline support or sidepline personnel and staff. This course was great in offering additional insight to my skillset. ”

“Drs. Ann and Taylor did an amazing job teaching this course. It was exceptionally interactive and provided a glimpse into the physical therapist's role in emergency management for athletes. I felt the combination of evidence-based information and the instructors' personal experiences provided real-life application that improved the learner's experience. This course went above and beyond the requirements of an EMR course by including lessons in athletic taping (actual hands-on practice!) and lecture material specific to special populations including the female athlete, youth athletes, and para athletes. Dr. Ann even allowed me to bring in my wheelchair basketball chair to practice managing adaptive equipment in an emergency situation. As a physical therapist, I am much more confident in my ability to provide sideline coverage both as part of a sports medicine team or independently.”

“I thoroughly enjoyed this course! I've always wanted to work sidelines for sporting events and did not know the process to get started. The EMR Course answered all of my questions. I learned so much information over the weekend and am grateful for the community I am now a part of. I feel very prepared to work the sidelines at a sporting event and feel very supported with the access to the community of EMR trained healthcare professionals!”

“Any hesitation I had regarding whether it'd be worth taking an EMR course immediately dissipated the moment I walked through the doors, and I saw Ann with supply kits on the ready. The online content prior to lab was thorough and primed my brain for the activities planned during live lab. The live lab itself was thoughtfully structured with plenty of hands-on practice, with clinical pearls/ tricks sprinkled in-between, and with a comprehensive practical at the end that left me feeling more confident. I couldn't recommend Ann's course more and am excited to apply my knowledge at the next live race! Thank you! ”

“Had a blast learning from Dr. Ann this weekend on hands-on skills and techniques that could help athletes who sustain acute injuries or life-threatening emergencies. As a PT who works closely with dancers and athletes, I typically see patients in the clinic after they’ve suffered an injury - shoulder or patellar dislocation, concussion, ankle sprain, etc. However, PTs have the capacity to provide onsite care at events, like competitions, games, rehearsals/practices, and even auditions. While the course focused heavily on sports athletes, skills such as CPR, splints, slings, wound care, and lifts could easily be transferred over to clinical practice as well as everyday accidents. 10/10 would highly recommend. Thanks again to Dr. Ann and her team for a highly informative class!”

“The course was very well organized and efficient. Most of the learning was completed online ahead of time, which made it easy to go through the material at my own pace. The in-person portion was only one day, which was a big advantage because it focused on practicing the key skills rather than sitting through long lectures. The online modules were clear, easy to follow, and included good supporting materials. Overall, it was a convenient and practical course format that made it possible to complete the training without taking multiple days away from work. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a streamlined emergency responder certificatio”

“The depth of content covered has left me feeling better prepared and confident in my abilities as a emergency medical responder for sporting events. Both the online material and in person lab has helped a ton on how to better handle emergencies in possible high-pressure scenarios. Dr. Ann & Team are amazing! When the time comes, I plan to come back for my recertification.”

“This course gave me skills and tools to help me further my confidence in working with people at different sporting/athletic events. I am grateful for the feedback and scope of this course. I used to volunteer at events thinking to myself that I was not prepared and now I feel better prepared to help and give back to my community. The self-learning was helpful leading up to the lab part of the course. Dr. Ann DeGrey easy to communicate with and responsive when I had trouble with my modules. Thank you. ”

“As a new grad PT going through the a sports residency program, this course was fantastic for someone with little knowledge on acute/on the field management of athletes, taping techniques, and sports coverage that I never received in PT school. Lectures were specific, but succinct, and I appreciated Ann's ability to thoroughly go through the hands on portion of the labs and relay personal experiences with different sports teams. ”

“Just wrapped up an emergency responder course led by Dr. Ann DeGrey from NovaSport Institute, and it was 100% worth it. The course was a mix of online lectures/videos and a one-day, in-person hands-on session. The online part was super manageable and gave a solid foundation, but the live skills day was the best part. We practiced splinting, ran through mock injury scenarios, and reviewed CPR and basic life support. Dr. DeGrey made everything practical and easy to understand, especially for PTs who aren’t used to being first responders. Honestly, it was eye-opening and made me feel a lot more confident if something were to happen on the field or in the clinic. Highly recommend for any PT looking to level up their emergency response skills.”