Medical Emergencies in Skiing & Snowboarding [MESS]
The MESS course is hosted in the winter for physicians and in spring for allied healthcare practitioners. For more information, please contact the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Sports Medicine Department.
Thank you to all who attended MESS (MD/DO) 23/24. We look froward to next year!
Anticipated dates: Jan 9-11th, 2025
Updates in early summer.
PT/AT MESS 2024
Hello All!
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
There are 50 spots for this course. Once it is full, there will be a waitlist.
Registration Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHDiP5TuS0VNzAX9i3nQL2FykMpIGxUFy7ZuzjnDS_-k5zRA/viewform
Cost: $350
When: June 6 and 7th, 2024
Where: Center of Excellence (COE) in Park City, Ut.
Refund: Full refund issued for cancellations before May 1, 2024, 50% refund between May 1 and May 15, 2024. No Refund after May 15th.
Topics covered may include:
-How to succeed in the pool, logistics of the pool, concussion, medical emergency skills (splinting, basic airway management, utilization of a backboard and collar, etc.) medical issues, and a few surprise topics!
General Schedule:
June 6th (1 afternoon session): Didactics
June 6th (evening): Happy Hour
June 7th (1 morning and 1 afternoon session): Hands-on Skills, Simulation Skills