Athletic Injuries 213: Dehydration: Killer On The Sidelines | Online Chiropractic Continuing Education

Athletic Injuries 213: Dehydration – Killer On The Sidelines is a chiropractic continuing education course focused on one of the most preventable threats to athlete safety. Dehydration and heat-related illness can develop quickly and silently, impairing performance and placing athletes at serious risk.

This two-hour online CE class reviews the physiology of fluid and electrolyte balance, risk factors for dehydration, and early recognition of clinical warning signs. Emphasis is placed on practical assessment strategies, sideline management, and prevention planning for chiropractors working with athletes and teams.

Estimated Completion Time

Approximately 2 hours (Video Format)

Course Topics

• Physiology of fluid and electrolyte balance in athletes
• Risk factors for dehydration and heat-related illness
• Clinical signs and symptoms of mild to severe dehydration
• Assessment tools and on-field evaluation strategies
• Management of dehydration and heat-related conditions within scope
• Hydration, nutrition, and environmental considerations in sport
• Prevention strategies and sideline safety planning

Learning Objectives

• Describe the physiology of fluid balance and how it relates to athletic performance and safety
• Identify risk factors and early clinical signs of dehydration and heat-related illness
• Discuss appropriate assessment and monitoring strategies for athletes at risk of dehydration
• Outline evidence-informed management and referral strategies within chiropractic practice
• Develop prevention and sideline safety plans that reduce dehydration risk in athletic settings

Course Structure

• Concise, clinically focused instructional modules
• Case-based discussion of dehydration and heat illness scenarios
• Integration of assessment, management, and prevention concepts
• Knowledge checks reinforcing sideline decision-making

Quick Course Details

• Course Type: Online
• Credit Hours: 2
• Instructor: Howard Benedikt, DC, DCBCN
• Format: Recorded online presentation with self-paced access
• Access: Log in and out as needed; resume where you left off
• Certificate: Proof of attendance available upon course test completion
• Completion Window: Up to one year from date of purchase
• Bundle & Save: Eligible for CCEDseminars multi-course discount promotions

About the Instructor

Howard Benedikt, DC, DCBCN is an experienced chiropractic physician with a strong background in clinical nutrition and sports-related health concerns. He has lectured extensively on metabolic, nutritional, and safety issues that impact athletic performance and recovery.

Dr. Benedikt’s teaching style emphasizes practical, evidence-informed strategies that chiropractors can apply on the sidelines and in the clinic to better recognize, manage, and prevent dehydration and related conditions in athletic populations.