Event Ready: Emergency Response & Triage for the Sports Chiropractor

Session Information

Regional Event: national
Start Date: 08/15/2026 8:00 am
End Date: 08/15/2026 9:40 am
Location: Celebration 14-15

Speakers in this session...

  • Joanne Fava

    Joanne Fava DC, CCSP, EMT-B

    Dr. Joanne Fava is a highly respected chiropractic sports physician with more than 30 years of experience in sports medicine, rehabilitation, and athlete performance care. A graduate of New York Chiropractic College, she is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP) and licensed EMT-B who has dedicated her career to advancing athlete health and safety at every level of competition.

    As founder of Functional Sports Medicine/FASTAR in University Park and Venice, Dr. Fava specializes in injury prevention, functional rehabilitation, emergency response, and performance optimization. Her extensive on-field experience includes serving as Medical Director and Safety Officer for numerous national and international sporting events, including USRowing and USOPC competitions, World Championships, Pan-American events, and Olympic qualifiers. She currently serves as the Official Chiropractic Physician for the Venice High School Athletic Department and as Chief Medical Director for Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy.

    Dr. Fava is also a dedicated educator and mentor, serving as adjunct faculty for Palmer College of Chiropractic and National University of Health Sciences. Her leadership and contributions to the profession have earned her numerous honors, including the 2024 ACBSP Sports Chiropractor of the Year award.

    Sessions...

    Beyond the Sidelines: The Chiropractor as Medical Director
    Regional Event: national
    Start Date: 08/14/2026 3:20 pm
    End Date: 08/14/2026 5:00 pm
    Location: Celebration 14-15
    Session details

    Course Description

    Step into a leadership role by understanding what it takes to serve as a medical director at sporting events. This module explores coordination, planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

    Learning Objectives

    1. Define the role of a chiropractor as medical director
    2. Identify key personnel and resources needed at events
    3. Develop effective event medical plans

    Sponsor: FCA Sports Council

    Event Ready: Emergency Response & Triage for the Sports Chiropractor
    Regional Event: national
    Start Date: 08/15/2026 8:00 am
    End Date: 08/15/2026 9:40 am
    Location: Celebration 14-15
    Session details

    Course Description

    This module equips chiropractors with the foundational skills to confidently assess and respond to athletes in real-time scenarios. Participants will learn the distinction between emergency triage and chiropractic care, ensuring appropriate decision-making under pressure. Emphasis is placed on practical tools and clear clinical judgment.

    Learning Objectives

      1. Differentiate between triage protocols and chiropractic scope of care
      2. Demonstrate proper use of a blood pressure cuff and stethoscope
      3. Identify common causes of dizziness in athletes and initiate appropriate action 

    Sponsor: FCA Sport Council

     

Course Description

This module equips chiropractors with the foundational skills to confidently assess and respond to athletes in real-time scenarios. Participants will learn the distinction between emergency triage and chiropractic care, ensuring appropriate decision-making under pressure. Emphasis is placed on practical tools and clear clinical judgment.

Learning Objectives

    1. Differentiate between triage protocols and chiropractic scope of care
    2. Demonstrate proper use of a blood pressure cuff and stethoscope
    3. Identify common causes of dizziness in athletes and initiate appropriate action 

Sponsor: FCA Sport Council