Sports-Related Concussion: When Medicine and Sport Meet Head On – Certificate of Completion
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Certificate of Completion
Mental Health, Neurology, Pediatrics
1 Credits
Course Description
Course Details
Expiry Date: 2014-11-04
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Learning Objective(s)
- 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