About
Duration: 2 hours | CEU Points awarded: 2 General (CEUs), Level 1, Accreditation Number: PPB007/2025/01/014 Understanding and Managing Sports-Related Concussion This course equips students with a comprehensive understanding of sports-related concussions, covering mechanisms of injury, clinical presentation, diagnostic tools, evidence-based management strategies, and prevention techniques. Emphasis is placed on an interdisciplinary approach to care, recognising the collaborative roles of physiotherapists, athletic trainers, coaches, educators, and other healthcare professionals in concussion management. Students will explore the latest research and protocols surrounding concussion assessment, treatment, and return-to-activity planning, with special focus on promoting athlete safety and long-term neurological health. By the end of this course, students will be able to: 1. Define concussion and explain its underlying pathophysiology. 2. Identify the key signs and symptoms of sports-related concussions. 3. Apply appropriate assessment and diagnostic protocols. 4. Discuss the short- and long-term consequences of concussions. 5. Design effective return-to-play and return-to-learn strategies. 6. Critically evaluate concussion protocols and policies across various sports organizations. 7. Develop comprehensive concussion prevention and education programs.
You can also join this program via the mobile app. Go to the app