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Vince Fedorowich

Concussion Management for Healthcare Professionals

Concussion Management for Healthcare Professionals

3 Hours Instructional Level: Intermediate
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Description:

Course release date: 1/6/2025

Course Overview

Annually, there are approximately 30-50 million concussion cases that occur globally, with 3-4 million new cases within the U.S.. Concussion incidences continue to rise with each passing year (Strauss, 2022). The importance of concussion education has become apparent with these statistics. This course delves into a comprehensive overview of what is a concussion, how to treat and/or manage concussion symptoms, and prevention strategies. Gaining a good understanding of the ideas and concepts around concussions will aid in the management, diagnosis, rehabilitation, and education of the patient in regards to this condition. This course can aid healthcare professionals in promoting better patient outcomes and a quicker return to daily and occupational activities. 

 

Full Course Description
Course release date: 1/6/2025Course OverviewAnnually, there are approximately 30-50 million concussion cases that occur globally, with 3-4 million new cases within the U.S.. Concussion incidences continue to rise with each passing year (Strauss, 2022). The importance of concussion education has become apparent with these statistics. This course delves into a comprehensive overview of what is a concussion, how to treat and/or manage concussion symptoms, and prevention strategies. Gaining a good understanding of the ideas and...

Goals & Objectives:

Course Overview

Annually, there are approximately 30-50 million concussion cases that occur globally, with 3-4 million new cases within the U.S.. Concussion incidences continue to rise with each passing year (Strauss, 2022). The importance of concussion education has become apparent with these statistics. This course delves into a comprehensive overview of what is a concussion, how to treat and/or manage concussion symptoms, and prevention strategies. Gaining a good understanding of the ideas and concepts around concussions will aid in the management, diagnosis, rehabilitation, and education of the patient in regards to this condition. This course can aid healthcare professionals in promoting better patient outcomes and a quicker return to daily and occupational activities. 

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this course, the learner should be able to:

  • Differentiate the key concepts, history and epidemiology of concussions
  • Analyze the anatomy of the brain and the biomechanical forces that cause concussions 
  • Distinguish the common concussion symptoms and how they impact participation in daily and functional activities
  • Categorize various concussion assessment tools and diagnostic methods
  • Recall effective treatment plans for concussion management for patients to appropriately return to play, sport and occupation
  • Apply prevention strategies to reduce to risk of concussions
  • Differentiate the roles of the multidisciplinary team involved in concussion management

 

Goals & Objectives:

Course Overview

Annually, there are approximately 30-50 million concussion cases that occur globally, with 3-4 million new cases within the U.S.. Concussion incidences continue to rise with each passing year (Strauss, 2022). The importance of concussion education has become apparent with these statistics. This course delves into a comprehensive overview of what is a concussion, how to treat and/or manage concussion symptoms, and prevention strategies. Gaining a good understanding of the ideas and concepts around concussions will aid in the management, diagnosis, rehabilitation, and education of the patient in regards to this condition. This course can aid healthcare professionals in promoting better patient outcomes and a quicker return to daily and occupational activities. 

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this course, the learner should be able to:

  • Differentiate the key concepts, history and epidemiology of concussions
  • Analyze the anatomy of the brain and the biomechanical forces that cause concussions 
  • Distinguish the common concussion symptoms and how they impact participation in daily and functional activities
  • Categorize various concussion assessment tools and diagnostic methods
  • Recall effective treatment plans for concussion management for patients to appropriately return to play, sport and occupation
  • Apply prevention strategies to reduce to risk of concussions
  • Differentiate the roles of the multidisciplinary team involved in concussion management

 

Disclosures:

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Athletic Training, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy

Contact Hours
Upon sucessful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Athletic Training: 3 Hours
Occupational Therapy: 3 Hours
Physical Therapy: 3 Hours

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us or by using the chat functionality.


AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 11389. This Distance Learning-Independent course is offered at 0.3 CEUs, Intermediate, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Disclosures:

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Athletic Training, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy

Contact Hours
Upon sucessful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Athletic Training: 3 Hours
Occupational Therapy: 3 Hours
Physical Therapy: 3 Hours

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us or by using the chat functionality.


AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 11389. This Distance Learning-Independent course is offered at 0.3 CEUs, Intermediate, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

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