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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 28th, 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

TIRR Memorial Hermann students at the education symposium.

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TIRR Memorial Hermann students at the education symposium.

With our teaching and academic affiliation for multiple disciplines, 75% of therapists have advanced certifications and over 50% of nurses are certified in rehabilitation nursing.

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