As part of the FIA University’s offerings, the FIA has launched five new Motorsport Medicine eLearning Modules to provide educational support and help grow the medical knowledge of staff, volunteers and drivers across the global motorsport network.
According to the FIA, each module is tailored to different specialties, offering comprehensive guidance on best practices before, during and after events.
The five modules, detailed below, have been developed by the FIA University in collaboration with the FIA Medical Commission and with the support of the FIA Foundation.
The Driver’s Handbook
As athletes, racing drivers must maintain peak physical and mental condition. This module focuses on fitness, medical checks, event preparation and accident preparation to allow drivers to perform necessary medical checks, follow event processes and manage challenging situations effectively.
Understanding concussion
Concussion education is key in keeping motorsport as safe as possible. This module educates drivers, medical staff and teams on recognizing concussion symptoms, implementing correct response protocols and managing safe returns to competition.
Duties of the healthcare professional
This module is designed to brief clinical staff of all levels on how to operate safely within a motorsport environment. Covering pre-event preparation, in-event responsibilities and post-event procedures, participants will gain knowledge on best practices in motorsport medical care.
Duties of the chief medical officer
Aimed at current, deputy and aspiring chief medical officers, this module provides a framework for leading medical operations at motorsport events. It includes key responsibilities, preparation processes, event-day medical leadership and post-event duties to ensure effective medical management.
Principles of pre-hospital care
This module is aimed at those new to the concept of pre-hospital care and at those already practicing in the field. Covering trauma kinematics, on-scene assessment and emergency management, it equips participants with the skills needed to follow the correct procedures when handling specific motorsport medical scenes at the pre-hospital stage.
Each of these modules takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes to complete and is available via the FIA University website.
By completing these courses, participants will be better equipped to handle medical situations in motorsport and contribute to a safer racing environment.
All five modules are now live and available on the FIA University eLearning platform for existing users: https://elearning.fia.com/learn/signin
New users can register for an account and enter FL044-MEDI into the Branch Code field to gain access.
For more information contact elearning@fia.com
