Athletic Injuries

Athletic Injuries 213: Dehydration & Heat Illness | Chiropractic CE

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A conceptual word cloud image focused on 'Dehydration' and 'Summer,' illustrating the metabolic and environmental risks discussed in the CCEDseminars Athletic Injuries 213 course. This visual represents the clinical signs of heat illness, electrolyte imbalance, and fluid homeostasis protocols for the sideline chiropractor.
Online Course Format:  Online
Course Tuition:   $40.00
Credit Hours ( CE ):  2
Contributor:  Howard Benedikt, DC, DCBCN
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Online Chiropractic CE Course Description & Course Details

Athletic Injuries 213: Dehydration – Killer On The Sidelines – Master the critical physiology of fluid dynamics and electrolyte balance to mitigate one of the most significant yet preventable risks in competitive sports.

What You'll Learn

  • Analyze the physiology of fluid and electrolyte homeostatis and its direct impact on athletic performance.
  • Execute clinical on-field evaluations to identify early-stage dehydration and heat-related illness.
  • Identify metabolic and environmental risk factors that predispose athletes to rapid fluid loss.
  • Implement evidence-informed sideline safety plans and prevention strategies within chiropractic scope.

Course Topics

  • Metabolic Fluid Dynamics: Understanding the role of electrolytes in maintaining neuromuscular function.
  • Clinical Triage: Distinguishing between mild dehydration and life-threatening heatstroke on the sidelines.
  • Prevention & Management: Developing scope-appropriate hydration protocols and emergency referral criteria.

Course Details

  • Format: Online Video (24/7 Access)
  • CE Hours: 2
  • Duration: Approx. 2 hours
  • Access: 1 year, self-paced
  • Certificate: Immediate upon completion
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Instructor: Howard Benedikt, DC, DCBCN – President of the Chiropractic Board of Clinical Nutrition

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This online chiropractic course is accredited in the following states:

Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming,

This online chiropractic course is accredited in the following Canadian Provinces:

British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Yukon,

This online chiropractic course is accredited in the following regions outside the United States & Canada:

Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Belgium, Bolivia, Cayman Islands, Chili, Columbia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Fiji, Finland, Greece, Guam, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Lebanon, Libya, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Mexico, Nambia, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Norway, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Saint Kitts & Nevis, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Venezuela, Virgin Island, Zimbabwe,