Our Volunteer Safety Staff assists the Bout Medic in ensuring the safety of skaters by promptly responding to medical incidents during bouts.
Following the direction of the Bout Medic, Volunteer Safety Staff:
- provides medical assistance to skaters, event staff, and spectators.
- assists the First Chair Medic as the initial responder to injuries.
- remains vigilant for potential concussions or other injuries
- assists the Bout Medic with administering CPR, BLS, etc. in the case of life-threatening situations.
Volunteer Safety Staff should have the following certification and experience:
- Certified First Responders (CFRs), Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), or Paramedics.
- Physicians with expertise in sports medicine, orthopedics, and/or emergency medicine.
- Athletic trainers with CPR training.
- Licensed Practical or Registered Nurses with current CPR training and experience in sports medicine, orthopedics, and/or emergency medicine.
- Nurse Practitioners or Physician's Assistants with current CPR training and experience in sports medicine, orthopedics, and/or emergency medicine.
Volunteer Safety Staff should only work within their level of training and experience and all certification needs to be current.
