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RECENT UPDATES

  • Removal of virtual courses: As we move to a new normal and in consultation and coordination with ABPTS and the Sports Council the Virtual Full ERA will cease as of December 31, 2022 and return to in person courses only. As of now, the ERA Recertification courses may continue in a virtual or live format. We will continue to provide updates as decisions are made.
  • SPORTS SPECIALIZATION UPDATE (8/22/22): Cogent Steps LLC wants to make everyone aware of recent changes in the Sports specialization process. As we emerge from the pandemic and engage in a new normal, the Sports Council has made a change to the requirements for initial application for SCS.

    Moving forward, virtual courses scheduled through the rest of 2022 for those individuals applying to sit for the upcoming 2023 examinations will be honored.

    For those applying to sit for the 2024 examination, applications submissions that begin in the spring of 2023 need to have an in-person Acute Management of Injury & Illness course.

    We are engaging everyone we can to develop hosting in-person courses while we wait on a final determination of the status of the Acute Management of Injury & Illness Recertification courses.

    Physical therapists and students are always encouraged to review the websites on specialization. Should you know of someone that may be interested to host an in-person course please put them in contact with us.

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Cogent Steps Courses are approved by the Sports Specialty Council of the ABPTS as satisfying the Acute Management of Injury and Illness requirement. 

Visit the SSC’s listing of approved courses here:

http://www.abpts.org/uploadedFiles/ABPTSorg/Specialist_Certification/Sports/ABPTS_CoursesApprovedbySportsSpecialtyCouncil2015.pdf

WHO WE ARE

Cogent Steps, LLC is an independent, service disabled veteran owned small business, serving as consultants for a myriad of related services under Emergency Management, including:

ONLINE AND CLASSROOM EDUCATION

LARGE VENUE EVENT MANAGEMENT

INTERNATIONAL SECURITY COOPERATION

CROSS CUTTING STRATEGIC PLANNING

Learn More About Cogent Steps

The American Red Cross EMR course has been archived. Cogent Steps LLC with the approval of AASPT, ABPTS and the Sports Council have written a sport specific course to meet the requirements of the Acute Illness and Injury course. The Emergency Response for the Athlete (ERA) is a blended course, with a 2 day intensive in person component. Certification is good for 3 years and the course is approved by both the NATABOC and PROCERT.

The ERA recertification course consists of an online training portion of various in-depth modules and include a 1 day in person intensive portion. This course is approved by NATABOC and will also carry a 3 year certification

Cogent Steps LLC NATA Preferred Provider # is now P10170.  NATABOC has accredited the ERA for 17 hours Category A, consisting of home study 5.5 hours, and live instruction 11.5 hours.

Cogent Steps develops curricula that is independently reviewed and approved by ProCert of the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT).  We are an NATABOC Preferred Provider of education and training for Athletic Trainers (ATs).  We host our courses on our website with a customized learning management system that enables our clients to register and prepare for courses, and track progress and certifications.  We look forward to providing you with the education and training you need.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE FOR THE ATHLETE (ERA)

Designed for physical therapists and athletic trainers, licensed providers in athletic training, nursing, physical therapy, and physicians who want specialized training in sideline and venue emergency management of the athlete.

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ERA RECERTIFICATION COURSE

Renew your Emergency Response for the Athlete (ERA) Certification with Cogent Steps. Our ERA Recertification Course is now available for live and virtual registration.

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ONLINE COURSES

Cogent Steps offers interactive online courses, including: Youth Sports: Special Considerations, the new Pregnant & Postpartum Athlete, Acute AC Joint Injuries and Emergency Care for Babies & Toddlers.

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