SCS Prep Program
This self-guided SCS Prep Program is designed to give you the tools you need to pass the test, gain expertise, and elevate the profession — all while earning CEUs.
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Our SCS Prep Program provides all of the tools you'll need to pass the board specialization test, develop your clinical skill set, and elevate your career - all while earning CEUs. With advanced certification, you'll set yourself apart as a distinguished professional equipped to provide an advanced level of care.
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In this program you will study advanced topics taught by the best instructors in sports therapy. With over 500 practice questions, this 16-week program will have you well-prepared for success on test day.
Learn from the Best
Study advanced topics taught by the top instructors in sports therapy.
Identify Their Strengths
Analyze your strengths & weaknesses with scores for practice areas.
Personalize Their Plan
Customize the program to meet your needs. Study in groups or on your own.
Advance Their Career
Prepare for the test and earn CEUs—all included in the annual subscription.
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The Hip: Assessment of Hip Injuries in Athletes
Presented by Ashley Campbell, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS and Mike Voight, PT, DHSc, SCS, OCS, ATC, FAPTA
The Hip: Assessment of Hip Injuries in Athletes
The multilayered anatomy of the hip, as well as its close proximity to complex regions such as the lumbar spine and SI joint, can create a challenge for the orthopedic and sports clinician when assessing and diagnosing hip related pathologies. This course will break down the anatomy of the hip layer by layer with a focus on the critical structures relevant to physical therapy. We will then guide you through an organized examination of the hip and finally review radiographic and other advanced diagnostic imaging utilized in the evaluation of hip pathologies. Upon completion of this course, the participant should feel confident in their foundational knowledge of the hip anatomy, be able to perform a well organized exam of the hip, and understand the common findings and terminology associated with imaging of the hip.
Pharmacology in Sport Part 1: NSAIDs and Pain Medications
Presented by Todd Arnold, MD
Pharmacology in Sport Part 1: NSAIDs and Pain Medications
How can the sports therapist effectively and safely manage sports medicine? This course by Dr. Todd Arnold provides a detailed overview of the body's response to medication. Dr. Arnold first introduces the intimate relationship of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics to athletic medicines and then explores how a drug interacts and passes through the athlete. Common athletic medicines are then explored in depth, including appropriate usage and management. Through this in-depth course, Dr. Arnold will prepare the sports physical therapist to approach the effective management and understanding of athletic medicines through detailed course materials, dynamic graphics, and a question-and-answer session with physical therapist Dr. Katie Whetstone. This is the first course in a two-part series and should be viewed in sequential order.
The Female Athlete Triad
Presented by Barbara Hoogenboom, EdD, PT, SCS, ATC
Concussion in Sport: Practical Case Studies
Presented by Todd Arnold, MD
Concussion in Sport: Practical Case Studies
In this course, Dr. Arnold walks through four case studies dealing with concussion. In the case studies, Dr. Arnold demonstrates how to gather pertinent information from the athlete, identifies which assessments are appropriate to use in the clinic and on the sidelines, and emphasizes the clinical reasoning behind his treatment approach. Each case will cover a variety of issues that will enhance the learning from the lecture-style courses covering the concussed athlete, offering a deeper understanding of situations that arise and a platform for generating one's own style for communicating to those injured, as well as their parents and coaches. This updated case-based course is aimed at preparing physical therapists for the Sports Certified Specialist advanced certification exam but is appropriate for any therapist looking to expand their knowledge of concussion in sport.
Emergency Management of Skeletal Injuries
Presented by Katie Whetstone, PT, DPT, SCS
Emergency Management of Skeletal Injuries
As physical therapists, we are often comfortable taking care of musculoskeletal injuries such as fractures and dislocations subacutely, but rarely do we witness and treat those injuries acutely. The sports physical therapist, on the other hand, must be ready at all times to skillfully and safely assess and manage these injuries when they happen during training or competition. In this course, the sports medicine team of Katie Whetstone (sports physical therapist) and Todd Arnold (sports medicine physician) will guide you through the practice of assessing, immobilizing, and otherwise treating acute musculoskeletal injuries through instruction and lab demonstration. Additionally, we will help you to monitor for signs of life-threatening injuries that are often associated with skeletal injuries and discuss return-to-play guidelines following skeletal injuries.
Environmental Considerations for the Athlete
Presented by Katie Whetstone, PT, DPT, SCS
Environmental Considerations for the Athlete
Athletes compete in all types of environments, and the weather at sporting events can be quite unpredictable. But no matter the weather, the sports physical therapist needs to be ready to both prevent and treat weather-related injuries. The sports physical therapist plays a vital role in the safety of not only the athletes, but also the coaches, officials, and spectators of various athletic events occurring in all types of climates and conditions. In this course on environmental considerations for the athlete, Katie Whetstone (sports physical therapist) and Todd Arnold (sports medicine physician) will address the prevention and treatment of common weather-related injuries, such as heat illness, hypothermia, dehydration, and altitude sickness, and give tips for lightning safety during outdoor events. Katie and Todd will share their real-life experiences while answering your frequently asked questions regarding environmental safety.
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Compliance
Track Your Strength
The SCS Prep Program is based on both practice areas and body regions in alignment with the Sports Description of Specialty Practice. Over 500 test questions are mapped to these two matrices so participants can track their strengths and weaknesses to prepare for the exam.
See your strength in over 20 categories! Begin the SCS program today.
Practice Exam
Get ahead of the game - try one of our practice questions below.
Case Excerpt:
Your athlete is a 17-year-old male hockey player who went to the ER last night due to a head laceration. He had no other examination and would like to be cleared to play today. The patient reports a little headache around the area of sutures, but otherwise, reports feeling normal. While performing the concussion assessment in the training room prior to the game, you note that during his Romberg test there is significant sway consistently to the right with both double leg and tandem standing.Question:
As the clinician, how would you continue in the assessment?The correct answer is "Note the positive test and continue your examination."
While a positive test should be noted, there may be other reasons for a positive Romberg test besides concussion, such as an old ankle sprain or knee injury. The positive test could help in diagnosing concussion, but should not be used as the only finding to diagnose concussion, and should not stop the exam.Meet Our Instructors
Terry Malone, PT, EdD, AT-Ret
Phil Plisky, PT, DSc, OCS, ATC, CSCS
Robert Donatelli, PhD, PT
Todd Arnold, MD
Susan Falsone, PT, MS, SCS, ATC, CSCS, COMT, RYT®
Stephen Graef, PhD
Ashley Campbell, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS
Kyle Kiesel, PT, PhD
Robert Boyles, PT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT
Jay Dicharry, MPT, SCS
Barbara Hoogenboom, EdD, PT, SCS, ATC
Katie Whetstone, PT, DPT, SCS
Mike Voight, PT, DHSc, SCS, OCS, ATC, FAPTA
What's Included in the Program
Advanced Courses
Choose from over 40 online, video-based courses taught by the experts
Practice Questions
Study with over 300 practice questions and recommended journal articles
Group Study
Prepare on your own or with others sitting for the exam
Structured Program
Improve your expertise with this 16-week program designed specifically for the SCS exam