Post-Concussion Syndrome: Testing & Rehab for Vestibular, Balance and Related Symptoms (Nov 21 - 22, 2020)

Post-Concussion Syndrome: Testing & Rehab for Vestibular, Balance and Related Symptoms is organized by Education Resources, Inc. (ERI) and will be held from Nov 21 - 22, 2020 at Virginia Hospital Center, Arlington, Virginia, United States of America.

Target Audience:
This course is relevant for Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Audiologists, and Athletic Trainers working with individuals at risk or who have sustained a concussion as a result of a fall, MVA, sports injury, head trauma, or other accident

CEU Details:
• This course meets the criteria for 14.5 contact hours (1.45 CEUs).
• Approved provider of continuing education by the American Occupational Therapy #3043, for 14.5 contact hours - Intermediate Level Occupational therapy Process: assessment, intervention.
• The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by AOTA.
• Education Resources, Inc. is approved by the Board of Certification to offer 14.5 continuing education units for Certified Athletic Trainers.
• This course is offered for up to 1.45 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).

Description:
This course gives participants a working knowledge of Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS) and teaches how to properly evaluate and effectively treat PCS patients within a team-based approach. At the end of this course, participants will be able to perform an effective evaluation, understand the latest research in assessing, and manage PCS to return patients to prior functioning levels. This course builds in extensive LAB time for a hands-on style of learning.

Concussion is a common and potential disabling condition that affects people of all ages as a result of trauma sustained in sport, motor vehicle crashes, military service, work and recreational accidents.  This course is designed to aid in the identification of the multifaceted nature of concussion, and will help you effectively treat PCS patients and become part of an effective team approach to recovery. You will learn about clinical trajectories, stages of recovery and predictors of recovery time, differential diagnoses as well as comprehensive treatment techniques. You will be able to perform an effective evaluation as well as learn about the latest research in assessing and managing PCS to successfully get your patients back to their prior functioning levels. This course builds in extensive LAB time for a hands-on style of learning.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Identify the signs and symptoms of concussion.
• Apply current research to diagnosis and treat post-concussion syndrome.
• Define your role and become an effective member in a multi-discipline team approach to recovery.
• Produce an effective post concussion evaluation from on-field assessment to the clinic.
• Implement treatment strategies to successfully manage your PCS patients.

Objectives:
• Apply current research to diagnose and treat post-concussion syndrome.
• Understand your role and become an effective member in a multidiscipline team approach to recovery.
• Complete a thorough post-concussion evaluation from on-field assessment to the clinic.
• Implement treatment strategies to successfully rehabilitate your PCS patient