CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers

Speakers in this session...

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  Anne Sorrentino

  

  Sponsors

  • Y & S Sports Seminars

  Anne Sorrentino DC, DACBSP®, EMT-B, NSP

  • Email: drannesorrentino@gmail.com

  Dr. Anne Sorrentino DC, DACBSP®, EMT-B came to the northern Virginia area in 2012.  She graduated from St. John’s University with a B.S. in Pharmacy and graduated cum laude from Palmer College of Chiropractic. She received her Diplomate from the American Chiropractic Board Sports Physicians (DACBSP®) and maintained a sports chiropractic practice in Indiana, Pennsylvania for 24 years, treating athletes of all levels from injury outset through all phases of healing.

  Honored as the 2014 Sports Chiropractor of the Year by the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians™, she also served as the USA team chiropractor for the 2017 World University Games in Kazakhstan.

  A Senior Director for WMI Global Inc., she trains medical teams and manages risk, safety, and rescue operations at international events. She was the Medical Officer for Olympic Street and Park Skateboarding, including the Paris 2024 Games. Her ongoing work spans The Snow League, Nitro Circus, UCI BMX events, World Skate competitions and previously the Ragnar Relays.

  She has traveled with Team USA Archery and USA Bobsled/ Skeleton in addition to serving on sports medical teams for several events including the following: 2016 Olympic Track & Field Trials, USA Track and Field Nationals, IRONMAN Lake Placid, State Games of America and the Pennsylvania Keystone Games. She served three clinical rotations for the United States Olympic Training Centers in both Colorado Springs and Lake Placid, NY. She is a former team doctor for the Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey Teams.

  Dr. Sorrentino is an adjunct instructor for National University of Health Sciences’ sports chiropractic program. She is certified as an EMT, CPR instructor through the American Red Cross, OEC instructor, and national ski patroller.

  An avid skier, golfer, cyclist and kayaker, Dr. Sorrentino combines her love of sports with her love of helping athletes improve their sports performances for top competitive form.

  Sessions...

  CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers

  Regional Event: se

  Start Date: 05/30/2026 8:00 am

  End Date: 05/30/2026 9:40 am

  Location: Rio Vista I-II

  Session details

  Sponsor – FCA Sports Council

  Course Description:

  The CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers (CPRO) program trains professional-level rescuers to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants until more advanced medical personnel take over. This course has been recently updated to current International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) guidelines, including the American Red Cross Aquatic Guidelines and Best Practices. Best Practices are based on the results of scientific evidence evaluations and guideline reviews overseen by the American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council.

  The term professional rescuer refers to those with a duty to act. These professions include EMS professionals, nurses, physicians, CNAs, and other healthcare and public safety personnel, as well as those in the athletic training and recreation fields, including lifeguards. Through these courses we’re able to keep you up to date on the latest techniques, so you can maintain certifications and deliver the best possible care in an emergency. Course content includes knowledge and skills for providing emergency care for adults, children, and infants in:

  • Rapid Assessment
  • Giving Ventilations using a resuscitation mask
  • Using a Bag-Valve-Mask Resuscitator (two rescuers)
  • CPR and AED (single-rescuer, two rescuer, and multiple-rescuer team response with 4 rescuers)
  • Obstructed Airway Care (responsive and unresponsive)

  For professional rescuers, CPR and other instruction can be obtained through instructor-led classes (classroom only), or through blended learning classes, which offer you the opportunity to learn online then complete your hands-on training in a classroom setting. 

  Learning Objectives

  1. Explain the role and responsibilities of a professional rescuer in responding to breathing and cardiac emergencies.
  2. Demonstrate proper assessment and resuscitation techniques for adult, child, and infant patients experiencing respiratory or cardiac emergencies.
  3. Apply appropriate emergency response procedures for airway obstruction and coordinated team-based resuscitation.

   

  Critical Response: Emergency Protocols for On-Field Scenarios

  Regional Event: se

  Start Date: 05/30/2026 10:10 am

  End Date: 05/30/2026 11:50 am

  Location: Rio Vista I-II

  Session details

  Sponsor – FCA Sports Council

  Course Description:

  This course continues where we left off in the second session: Patient assessment -Evaluation of the Conscious and Unconscious athlete. Starting with Universal Protocols, we will add specific History-Taking and explore the Secondary Survey and the added Vital Signs for emergency medicine. The two-hour class will be a mix of one hour of lecture and one hour of workshop time. This will enable the students to practice on each other and experience the new tasks before them. The course teaches how to implement proper emergency protocols in line with ACBSP® Position Statements and Florida law. Emphasis will be placed on triage, assessment, and legal decision-making required when assisting an athlete on the field of play. Chiropractors will also explore their collaborative role within the sports medicine team, focusing on risk mitigation and rapid care delivery to support optimal outcomes.

  Learning Objectives: 

  By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Identify clinical signs and symptoms that indicate life threats requiring immediate removal from play.
  2. Apply updated evidence-based information regarding the Universal Protocols for CPR and AED on the field of play.
  3. Execute assessment emergency to determine the proper course of action for an injured athlete.