Continuing Education

The following are active course(s) that Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation is offering for Continuing Education.   

Emergency Response and Management of Acute Injury and Illness in Sport

Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation/Rockets Sports Medicine Institute offers both an Initial Certification Course and Re-Certification course twice a year (Spring Feb/March and in August). 

Next course is scheduled for February 28^th, 2026. Registration is now open. Click here for full course information and to register.

Location: Memorial Hermann - Memorial City Campus
920 Frostwood (Bunker Hill and Piney Point Conference Room), Houston, Tx 77024  

Course Description: This training will include educational modules designed to prepare therapists for treating on and off the field sports injuries, including acute stabilization of athletes until they can receive more specific medical care and/or evaluate them to return to play. This training prepares the attendee for primary and secondary assessments in acute trauma situations of individuals and/or groups of individuals. Upon successful completion, participants will have been trained and tested in the EMR systems, management of bleeding and wound management, head and spine injuries, fracture and dislocation management, airway emergencies and oxygen administration, blood borne pathogens, appropriate use of an Epinephrine auto-injector & Asthma Inhalers.

Assessment of Learning Objectives: Initial Certification Participants:  A comprehensive test online information in preparation for the in-person training and testing, with an 80% or greater score on the exam, will be required. In-person portion of the course:  Learning and skill achievement will be recorded by instructors on a learning skill check sheet and assessed during lab portions and emergency scenarios via Q&A and proper handling of various emergency scenes.  

Full Initial Certification Course Content

Requirements and Hour Totals

• Online Content Including Module Tests = 13.3 Hours. All online content, including the test, with a passing score of 80% must be completed prior to the in-person course date.

• In-person Content = 8.0 Hours

Recertification Course Requirements and Hours Total

• In-person Content = 8.0 Hours (Pre-requisite is prior EMR Certification). Recertification course participants have access to review all online content prior to the in-person course and must complete an online test, with a passing score of at least 80% prior to the in-person course date. 

Upcoming Spring Courses:

• Scoliosis Physical Therapy (BSPTS) on January 13-18, 2026
• Dry Needling (Structure and Function) on January 23-25, 2026
• Dry Needling for the Upper Quarter (IAOM) on January 31, 2026 - February 1, 2026
• Academy of Pelvic Health (APTA) Pelvic Health 2 Labs on February 28, 2026 - March 1, 2026
• Upper Extremity Rehabilitation in the Athlete: From Injury to Activity - March 21, 2026
• McKenzie Part B on April 10-12, 2026

For information on upcoming courses please email: SMR.Education@memorialhermann.org

Upper Extremity Rehabilitation in the Athlete: From Injury to Activity

Brought to you by Memorial Hermann Rockets Sports Medicine Institute and the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston.

Open to: OT/COTA, PT/PTA, AT, Students

Course Day & Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026

Check-in from 7-7:45 a.m. with course starting at 7:45 a.m. and ending at 5:15 p.m.

Location: Memorial Hermann - Memorial City
 929 Gessner Rd, Houston, Tx 77024.
 Memorial Hermann Tower Conference Room - 1st Floor.

Course Description: This comprehensive, multidisciplinary course is designed to enhance collaboration between surgeons and therapists in the evaluation and management of sports-related upper extremity injuries. Through a full-day interactive format, participants will explore anatomy, biomechanics, and injury mechanisms of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder, with direct application to athletes' performance and return-to-play readiness. Faculty experts will present evidence-based strategies for conservative, surgical, and postoperative management, emphasizing functional outcomes and prevention of common complications. 

Participants will gain experience with orthotic fabrication and activity-specific bracing, supports by live demonstrations, case discussions, and surgical video analysis. Key learning areas include ligamentous and bony hand injuries, ulnar and non-ulnar wrist pain, throwing-related elbow pathology, and shoulder instability in overhead athletes. The course integrates perspectives from both surgical and rehabilitation disciplines to strengthen interdisciplinary understanding and optimize athlete care. By the end of the session, attendees will be able to apply structured treatment algorithms, select appropriate orthoses, recognize and manage complications, and implement adaptable therapeutic approaches for varying resource settings—all while enhancing communication pathways between surgeons and therapists to improve access to expert support.

Course Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Analyze surgeon and therapist perspectives in the management of common sports related upper extremity conditions.
• Describe anatomical and mechanical contributors to sports related injuries as well as specific areas of an athlete's occupational performance that can be affected by certain upper extremity injuries.
• Apply principles of conservative, preventative, preoperative and post-operative management algorithms for the variety of diagnoses presented during the course with a focus on best available evidence and treatment rationale.
• Create a broad overview of appropriate orthotics and treatment intervention applicable for return to play.
• Evaluate common applications, including prevention, recognition and appropriate initial and definitive management.
• Apply different approaches to therapy with an emphasis on treatment principles, including options available in high-resource settings and alternatives to consider when fewer resources are available.
• Facilitate communication and improve access to expert support by providing contact information for surgeons and therapists.
• Achievement of Learning and Objectives will be assessed via Q&A sessions, Short Quiz, and Completion of Course Evaluation form.

EARLY BIRD Course Registration Fees through February 28, 2026:

Memorial Hermann Employee: $50

Non-Employee: $125

Student: $25

Course Registration Fees on and after March 1, 2026:

Memorial Hermann Employee: $75

Non-Employee: $150

Student: $40

Continuing Education/Competency Information:

  OT/OTA: Memorial Hermann Health System is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. CEU credits for OT/OTA have been applied for and are pending. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

  PT/PTA: Memorial Hermann Health System is Texas Physical Therapy Association (TPTA) Accredited Provider of continuing education. This activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider 2507019TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE. TPTA CCUs: 8.0 Introductory. TPTA requires PT Participants MUST ATTEND ENTIRE COURSE in order to receive CEUs/CCUs and course certificate. No partial credits given. CCU credit is approved for Texas only. We will be share with you all information needed to apply as an individual in your state.

ATC/LAT: Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine (BOC AP# 10187) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers (ATs). This program is eligible for a maximum of 8.0 hours CEU. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.

Course Handouts: Electronic handouts will be provided to all registrants prior to the course. There will be Wi-Fi available, but connectivity cannot be guaranteed at all times.

Please email: SMR.Education@memorialhermann.org with any questions.