Heat, Hydration, and Performance: Preventing Heat Illness in Athletes - Chiropractic Continuing Education, Sports Medicine, 6 Hours

Approved for 6 CE Hours

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1. Read the material online
2. Complete the quiz online
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Course Outcome

≥93% of participants will improve their ability to identify and manage signs of overheating and dehydration in athletes before they become serious medical concerns.

Course Objectives

After completing this course, the participant will be able to:

• Understand the physiological stressors athletes face in hot environments and how hydration, electrolytes, and nutrition influence their ability to stay safe and perform.
• Identify early neurological, musculoskeletal, and behavioral signs that indicate an athlete is not tolerating heat exposure effectively.
• Develop personalized hydration and electrolyte strategies based on sweat rate, environmental demands, and athlete type.
• Recognize when and how to safely intervene during heat-related events, and when to refer for medical escalation.
• Implement chiropractic interventions that support neurological and systemic recovery after heat stress.

Who Should Enroll? 

• Chiropractors and Sports Clinicians: Healthcare professionals seeking practical, evidence-based strategies to manage hydration, heat stress, and recovery in athletic populations.
• Athletic Performance Practitioners: Those working closely with athletes during training or competition who want to better understand heat-related risks and integrate collaborative care into high-heat environments.

Course Codes (if applicable): 

• Approved for: AK, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, ME, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WY
  
• PACE/CE Broker: 1346228