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
COGENT STEPS UPDATE – JANUARY 2020
The American Red Cross EMR course has been archived.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 new sports specific course to meet the requirements of the Acute Illness and Injury course. The new 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 will come online in 2021. This course will consist of an online training portion of various in-depth modules and include a 1 day in person intensive portion. This course will be 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.
NEW ERA RECERTIFICATION COMING 2021
Renew your Emergency Response for the Athlete (ERA) Certification with Cogent Steps. We are working on developing our recertification course now and it will be available to you in 2021.
YOUTH SPORTS: SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS COURSE
The interactive online Youth Sports: Special Considerations home study course is designed to enhance knowledge of both acute and overuse injuries of the young athlete.
IOC president calls on athletes to be #vaccinated before #Tokyo #Olympics, from @thehill
https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/526352-ioc-president-calls-on-athletes-to-be-vaccinated-before-tokyo
IIRM Member Jordan Metzl, MD, discusses exercise post-COVID in this informative New York Times article. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/17/well/move/exercise-covid-recovery-complications-clots-heart-lungs.html?fbclid=IwAR00cNwffysQTBbsYnxNLPSo6dWMCQgmP-vn0QhokQQf7QMzQ6kspWVdbfU
IOC president calls on athletes to be vaccinated before Tokyo Olympics, from The Hill
thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/526352-ioc-president-calls-on-athletes-to-be-vaccinated...
IOC president calls on athletes to be vaccinated before Tokyo Olympics
thehill.com
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said Tuesday that all athletes participating in the postponed Tokyo games should get vaccinated beforehand if one is available.It's #staffappreciationsaturday!
Reid is the Lead Partner of Cogent Steps, LLC. He has 30 years of experience in education and training. His diverse experiences include large organization leadership, national security plans and policy, curriculum development, and teaching in an international environment.
Reid earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from the University of South Florida and served in the United States Marine Corps for over 20 years. His advanced education includes Amphibious Warfare School, Command and Staff College, the School of Advanced Warfighting, the Nuclear Weapons Safety Officer Course, and the Nuclear Weapons Security Officer Course.
Reid has led curriculum development in multiple areas, including international security cooperation, individual and team training for special missions, and leadership modules in the context of management higher education. These efforts included coordination with members of 17 nations, all five U.S. services, U.S. Dept. of State, USAID, State Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stability, as well as several other governmental departments, agencies, and nongovernmental organizations.
Thank you for all you do for Cogent Steps!
Brown University made #COVID Town Halls mandatory for Student-Athletes
from Athletic Business
www.athleticbusiness.com/athlete-safety/brown-made-covid-town-halls-mandatory-for-athletes.html
#PennState RB retires after Heart Condition Diagnosis
from Athletic Business
www.athleticbusiness.com/athlete-safety/penn-state-rb-retires-after-heart-condition-diagnosis.html
'Tough Guy' Mentality Keeps Athletes in Denial About Pain
from Usnews
www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2020-10-23/tough-guy-mentality-keeps-athletes-in-denial-...
'Tough Guy' Mentality Keeps Athletes in Denial About Pain
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