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Mental Health, Neurology, Pediatrics
Sports-Related Concussion: When Medicine and Sport Meet Head On – Mainpro+
DURATION
PROFESSION
Physician
# OF CREDITS
1
ACCREDITATION
Mainpro+
EXPIRY DATE
2014-11-04
Learning objectives
- Apply guidelines on how to address concussed or potentially concussed patients
- Identifying concussion risk factors, including risks of under-diagnosis, athletes who under-report, the pressure to continue to play, and age and gender differences
- Exploring the spectrum of concussion, including SIS and CTE and the tests available to physicians
- Understanding the Return to Play and Return to School Guidelines
- Recognizing the potential long-term effects of concussion
- Providing patient counseling tips on dealing with concussions
- Preparation for compliance with provincial regulations about concussion
Cost of course:
Free