Reaccreditation

Sports Trainer Reaccreditation

Sports Medicine is an ever-changing science and the ways in which we manage injuries is constantly changing, it is necessary for Sports Trainers to continually learn and keep their skills up to date.
 
Accredited Sports Trainers are required to attend education sessions over the three years of their current accreditation to demonstrate they are keeping up to date with the latest techniques, methods and knowledge. Every three years trainers are required to show proof of courses they have attended, totalling six professional development points for Level 1 trainers and eight points for Level 2 trainers.  For example, the SASMA full day course attracts three points, an education events two points and short online education one point.

Below are a range of courses run by SASMA and partner organisations. These are suitable for further education and anyone with an interest in sports training, sports science and sports medicine. The workshops are targeted at people involved in sport at all levels. Please remember to save your certificates and also upload them to your membership portal.

Requirements of Reaccreditation:
  • Completed Practical Competency Form
  • Completed Education Record Form
  • Provide copy of current:
    First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011)
    CPR Certificate (HLTAID009)
  • Current Completion of Sports Integrity Australia Online Modules:
    Harassment and Discrimination
    Safeguarding Children in Sport
  • Current Completion of Connectivity Sport-related short course
  • Signed Sports Trainer Code of Ethics
  • Payment
  • Completed Practical Competency Form
  • Completed Education Record Form
  • Completion of Assessment Questions
  • Provide copy of current:
    First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011)
    CPR Certificate (HLTAID009)
  • Current Completion of Sports Integrity Australia Online Modules:
    Safeguarding Children in Sport,
  • Clean Sport 101, Decision Making in Sport
  • Current Completion of Asthma First Aid
  • Current Completion of Connectivity Sport-related short course
  • Signed Sports Trainer Code of Ethics
  • Payment

Once completed, all documentation must be uploaded to your SASMA Membership Profile for approval and sign off, you will then receive an additional 3 years of accreditation.

ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

It is important to continue your education and professional development through the duration of your accreditation.

Options include; SASMA Conference, SASMA Sports Trainer Education Sessions, SASMA Sports Taping Courses, Supporting Organisation Educational Events, Certificate III or IV in massage, fitness, or similar, Coaching Accreditations, OHSW Workshops.

Once you have completed all the required documentation and are ready to complete your reaccreditation, begin the process below.

Level 1 Sports Trainer Reaccreditation Form
Level 2 Sports Trainer Reaccreditation Form
FAQs

All Sports Trainers will receive a reminder email 60 days, 30 days, and 7 days until their current accreditation expires. This email has further information on the requirements, as well as an access link to begin your reaccreditation.

You need to log in to the SASMA website, and upload documents to the My CPD/CPE section, you can do this via the button above, or through the link on your reminder email. If you need help accessing your username/password, you can retrieve it here, or contact the office on 8234 6369.

Please contact the office as this is decided upon on a case-by-case basis. Experience, ongoing learning, how long your accreditation has expired etc

What is a Sports Trainer

Sports Trainer Courses & Education

Level 1 Sports Trainer Course

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