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HOCKEY TRAINERS CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (HTCP)In any contact sport, some injuries are inevitable. Hockey is no exception, and with the speed of the game, presence of skate blades, sticks and boards, the potential for injury always exists. Many of the common injuries can be avoided with proper preparation and good protection. Perhaps one of the most vital contributions the coach, trainer, parent, and the player can make to the enjoyment and future potential of the game, is to prevent injuries. Equally important is the ability to recognize injuries that can have serious complications both at the time of injury and in future years of play. Responding to the needs at all levels of hockey, clinics have been developed that will allow interested and conscientious hockey people to learn more about injury prevention and hockey first aid. Unfortunately, it is not possible at most amateur games to have highly trained, qualified medical personnel on hand. It is our aim to provide basic knowledge to, and create an awareness with, all hockey coaches, managers and trainers, in the area of recognition and immediate care of injured hockey players. The clinics can be taken for information only, or as part of the certification process in the Hockey Trainers Certification Program. It is hoped that each amateur hockey team will have at least one certified person in the arena at all times. A Hockey Trainer? The hockey trainer of today is much more than the person who simply hands out water bottles and tapes sticks. The hockey trainer is a highly respected and important part of any hockey team. The HTCP endeavors to provide an educational ladder for trainers to climb. Who: The hockey trainer can be a person who has a true interest in the well being and safety of our hockey youth. What: The hockey trainer is an individual who provides care and prevention of athletic injuries. Where: Any team in Ontario is eligible to have a certified trainer on its staff regardless of competition or age level. How: The hockey trainer may obtain certification in level I, II or III as he or she grows in confidence and interest. When: Clinics are held upon request from your hockey association throughout the year. These clinics (HTCP Level I, II, III) can be taken for information only, or as part of a certification process. It is the hope that each hockey team in the Province of Ontario will have a certified trainer on the bench at games and practices. The HTCP hopes you will become part of a growing team of trainers providing the youth of Ontario a safe and healthy environment to play in. Why a Trainers Certification Program? Through the Hockey Trainers Certification Program (HTCP), the Hockey Development Centre for Ontario and its members provide the necessary education to improve the trainer’s ability to deal with various injury situations. The HTCP first began certifying trainers in 1980. Since 1980 the HTCP has continued to refine and improve in order to provide trainers with an excellent means of obtaining personal knowledge and practical skills. The purpose of the HTCP · To standardize the methods and techniques of hockey trainers in the Province of Ontario. · To provide a standard of care for all hockey teams at any level of competition. · To provide a progressive training process for hockey trainers. · To provide a means of communication and feedback for all trainers (participants and instructors). · To assist in the preparation of a safe environment for players and bench personnel. Level IBase Introduction Program The HTCP Level 1 program has been designed as a base introduction into the HTCP system. Its primary intent is to start the educational process for the beginning hockey trainer. Many hockey associations in the Province of Ontario already have the HTCP Level 1 as a mandatory part of their safety and education programs. Contents of Program · Trainers responsibilities · Codes of Ethics · Risk Management · Protective Equipment · Injury Prevention Techniques · Emergency Action Plan · Recognition of Life Threatening Injuries · Spinal/Head Injuries · Soft Tissue Injuries · Return to play policies · Special Topics Duration: 5 Hours Certification: 3 Years Level IIFirst Aid Card The HTCP feels that each hockey trainer should strive to improve their individual skills to the best of their ability. To this end, the hockey trainer who possesses a valid first aid card (standard level or higher) is enhancing his/her individual skills. To recognize the efforts of the hockey trainer who obtains this level first aid card, the HTCP will issue a Level II status. HTCP Level II Guidelines · Each participant must be a current Level I certified trainer (valid 3 years). · Each participant must have one year’s experience on bench. · Each participant must show proof of a (valid) first aid card (standard level or higher) from one of the following recognized organizations: o Emergency Care Instructional Services (ECIS) o Canadian Red Cross o St. John Ambulance o Royal Life Saving Society o Canadian Ski Patrol o Effective First Aid o Link to Life o Rubens o Active Canadian Emergency Those people who have a First Aid Card and have attended the HTCP Level One Clinic will be granted Level 2 status for a $5.00 + HST = $5.65 fee. This person must have at least one years’ experience on the bench. For people applying for their Level 2 Status, the NOHA Office requires the following information - Name, complete address, NOHA Trainers Number, When and Where you attended Level 1 Clinic, Copy of your First Aid Certificate, name of team and contact you were associated with last year. The expiry date for your Level 2 certification will be the actual date of your First Aid Certification, if the expiry date falls between April 1 and August 31st of any given year. If the expiry date is between September 1 and March 31st then the expiry date is back tracked to August 31st because we can not certify you at the Level 2 status for the full hockey season if your First Aid Certification expires during the hockey season. To receive or renew your Level 2 Certification you must send in a copy of your (new) Standard First Aid Card or higher along with the $5.00 + HST = $5.65 registration fee. Level IIIAdvanced Course Responding to the needs of hockey trainers at all levels of competition the HTCP has developed the HTCP Level III advanced course. Any trainer may take this course as long as the following criteria are met.
Duration: 10 hours Examination HTCP EQUIVALENCY In the past the HTCP did provide for those individuals with specific medical skills and training, an equivalency into the HTCP Level One only. On September 10, 1994 the HDCO Trainers Committee did discuss this issue at length and have decided that no equivalencies will be granted into the HTCP Level I. The rationale for this rule change within the HTCP Terms of Reference is as follows: 1. The HTCP Level I Program is non-medical in nature and therefore will not recognize formal medical training as an equivalent. 2. Once any individual has attended the HTCP Level I and have been properly certified by the member association certain qualifications can be reviewed for certification in the HTCP Level II, they are as follows: MD, RN, Occupational Health Nurse, Chiropractors, BTLS, NATA, CATA, Military Medics. 3. The HTCP Level I includes sports specific topics that are not covered in any medical type program they are: · Emergency Action Plan · MD’s written permission to return to play · Responsibilities of being a Volunteer Trainer · The difference in liabilities from the professional workplace and that of a volunteer trainer in the arena · Risk management · The Injury Data Collection Program · The attitudes required when dealing with children and players of the opposite sex · Equipment fitting and Standards 4. The HTCP welcomes those individuals that have specific medical backgrounds to be involved as the team trainer. These people can offer a wide variety of technical expertise in maintaining proper care for injured athletes. However, the HTCP believes that all individuals should be exposed to the same introductions program (Level I) so that no matter what level of expertise the individual has in their personal life they can effectively communicate with all other trainers. In closing, I hope this has fully explained the rationale for not granting equivalency into the HTCP Level I. Our goal is to educate and inform the hockey public on the ever changing situations which face the volunteer trainer of today and tomorrow. I trust that your Level I will be a positive experience that you can use to expand your knowledge and experience within the world of athletic hockey training. |
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