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Description

Physicians treating recreational and/or elite athletes that are governed by the World Anti-Doping Agency rules and regulations are also subject to anti-doping policies. Failure to adhere to these policies can result in anti-doping rule violations and sanctions for both the athlete and physician. This CME activity provides current anti-doping specific information for physicians and other health and medical professionals. Learners will engage in the educational activity via interactive text, animations, videos, and case-based studies.

Who Should Enroll

This course is designed for physicians of all specialties, including Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, as well as all other health and medical professionals that may interact with athletes.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:

  • Describe the current changes to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List and utilize resources to check the status of medications for their inclusion on the current WADA Prohibited List.
  • Describe Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUE) and their submission process, and evaluate when it is appropriate to submit a TUE application.
  • Evaluate dietary supplement products that may pose an anti-doping risk and educate athletes about the risk involved with their use.
  • Counsel patients about the anti-doping sample collection process and the rights and responsibilities of the athlete and medical professionals.