1-Day Concussion Rehabilitation: Acute Through Prolonged Recovery
Comprehensive 1-Day Concussion Rehabilitation Course for Athletic Trainers
This intensive 1-day course is specially crafted for athletic trainers seeking practical, evidence-based knowledge that can be applied directly in the athletic training room. Although tailored to athletic trainers, the course welcomes any healthcare provider interested in concussion rehabilitation. By focusing on proven evaluation and treatment techniques, participants gain essential skills to confidently manage athletes with concussions at both acute and prolonged recovery stages.
Evidence-Based Techniques and Hands-On Learning
Throughout the day, participants engage in focused lectures combined with hands-on labs, offering an immersive learning experience. The course provides a thorough, evidence-based guide to evaluating, treating, and managing concussions effectively. You'll acquire practical examination techniques and intervention strategies, enabling you to address a wide range of concussion cases. Additionally, the course covers critical aspects of clinical decision-making, ensuring you’re equipped to refer athletes to multidisciplinary care when recovery does not progress as expected.
By the end of this course, you’ll possess the expertise and confidence needed to support and enhance the recovery of athletes with concussions, ultimately promoting their safety, health, and performance.
Who should attend: Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, and Chiropractors.
Cost: $350 (8 credits)
Course Schedule
8:00 - 8:30 am Introduction
8:30 - 9:00 am What is a Concussion: Basic Physiology
9:00 - 10:00 am Acute management of concussion
10:00 - 10:15 am Break
10:15 – 11:15 am BPPV Screening / Testing
11:15 - 12:00 pm Autonomic Dysfunction - Exertion Intolerance: Exam & Treatment
12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 - 3:00 pm Vestibular & Ocular: Exam & Treatment
3:00 - 3:15 pm Break
3:15 – 4:00 pm Cervical: Exam & Treatment
4:00 – 4:30 pm Autonomic Dysfunction: Sleep
4:30- 5:00 pm Prevention
5:00 – 5:30 Closing & Questions