1-Day Concussion Management: Acute Through Prolonged Recovery
Who should attend: Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, and Chiropractors.
1-Day Concussion Management: Acute Through Prolonged Recovery
This intensive 1-day concussion management course is specifically designed for athletic trainers and is tailored for practical use in the athletic training room. However, any healthcare provider is welcome to attend to learn evidence-based concussion rehabilitation strategies. The course offers an evidence-based guide to prepare you to evaluate and treat athletes with concussions effectively. You will learn to manage concussions from both acute and protracted recovery stages.
Through a combination of focused lectures and hands-on labs, this course provides in-depth information to help you confidently perform examination techniques and implement effective interventions for treating most concussions. Additionally, the course addresses the clinical decision-making process for appropriate multi-disciplinary referrals for athletes who do not recover as expected.
By the end of this course, you will possess the expertise and confidence to manage athletes with concussions effectively, enhancing their recovery and overall performance.
Cost: $350 (8 credits)
Course Schedule
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