Fundamentals of Concussion Rehabilitation: FLAP

550 Twin Cities Blvd,Niceville FL 32578

04 February, 2023

Description

CHANGES TO ALL REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS: please note that all pre and post-course materials will now need to be searched for in PTSU and will no longer be assigned to you. It is your responsibility as a clinician to search for all course materials listed below. Pre and post-course materials are to be completed 100% to obtain credit for this course. INSTRUCTIONS TO FIND REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS: In PTSU, you can find the required pre and post-course materials for the live course by searching: "PTSU - Fundamentals of Concussion Rehabilitation Course Materials 2022" Course Description: This course is designed to bridge the gap between entry-level and specialized knowledge in concussion management. The goal is to produce clinicians confident in examining, treating, and returning individuals with mTBI to contact, work, school, and wellness. This course will address specific examination tools, treatment interventions, educational information, and return to play considerations for athletes, as well as other populations across the lifespan. The multifactorial domains of concussion rehabilitation will be addressed for each section with an emphasis on cervicogenic symptoms, vestibulo-occular symptoms, and autonomic dysfunction. This course will also discuss topics such as persistent concussive symptoms, return to work/learn, special populations, and education surrounding concussion management. IMPORTANT CEU INFORMATION: PT/PTA- Pre-Approved for 10 CEUs total in the following states: CA, FL, IL, KS, LA, NC, NJ, OK, TX The following states accept multiple state chapter approvals: AL, AZ, CO, DC, GA, IN, KY, MI, MD, MO, MS, OR, PA, SC, TN, VA, WA OT/COTA - Pending Approval for states that require pre- approval. Please check your state guidlines on CE requirements for OT/COTA. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: 10 hours total: 2 hours allocated to pre-reading from journals of education and learning as calculated by the Mergener formula and 8 hours allocated to didactic and lab techniques. Method of instruction 60% lecture and participation in clinical concepts, work in group for logical progression and problem solving. 40% Lab including: application of theory to case studies, motivational interviewing with peer supervision and feedback. INTENDED PARTICIPANTS: PT Solutions clinical employees to include Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapist, and Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants. The Physical Therapist Assistants and Certified Occupational Therapist Assistances must understand that these skills should not be delivered without supervision of the Physical Therapist for Physical Therapy Assistants and Occupational therapist for Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Physical Therapists: Explain the pathophysiology of concussion and how it relates to concussive symptoms, recovery, imaging, and return to play safety.Demonstrate knowledge of red flags and yellow flags in safety screening for concussion.Identify risk factors for protracted recovery based on patient demographics and symptom presentation.Verbalize differences in treatment approach and presentations for females, pediatrics, geriatrics, whiplash, and those with mental health conditions.Verbalize the importance of early intervention in concussion in case study scenarios for a variety of learners.Verbalize the progression and regression of a concussion case study for physiological, vestibulo-ocular, and cervical impairments.Verbalize education points around diet, sleep, and other lifestyle factors that affect neuro-inflammation to aide in healing.Assess a patient using cervical screening, VOMS, and exertional testing to determine presence of a concussion and ability to start return to contact protocol.Demonstrate a general understanding of the return to contact protocol and return to learn strategies.Identify the role of allied health professionals in the role of concussion management.Physical Therapist Assistants: Explain the pathophysiology of concussion and how it relates to concussive symptoms, recovery, imaging, and return to play safety.Demonstrate knowledge of red flags and yellow flags in safety screening for concussion.Identify risk factors for protracted recovery based on patient demographics and symptom presentation.Verbalize differences in treatment approach and presentations for females, pediatrics, geriatrics, whiplash, and those with mental health conditions.Verbalize the importance of early intervention in concussion in case study scenarios for a variety of learners.Verbalize the progression and regression of a concussion case study for physiological, vestibulo-ocular, and cervical impairments.Verbalize education points around diet, sleep, and other lifestyle factors that affect neuro-inflammation to aide in healing.Assess a patient using cervical screening, VOMS, and exertional testing to determine presence of a concussion and ability to start return to contact protocol.Demonstrate a general understanding of the return to contact protocol and return to learn strategies.Identify the role of allied health professionals in the role of concussion management.Occupational Therapist: Explain the pathophysiology of concussion and how it relates to concussive symptoms, recovery, imaging, and return to play safety.Demonstrate knowledge of red flags and yellow flags in safety screening for concussion.Identify risk factors for protracted recovery based on patient demographics and symptom presentation.Verbalize differences in treatment approach and presentations for females, pediatrics, geriatrics, whiplash, and those with mental health conditions.Verbalize the importance of early intervention in concussion in case study scenarios for a variety of learners.Verbalize the progression and regression of a concussion case study for physiological, vestibulo-ocular, and cervical impairments.Verbalize education points around diet, sleep, and other lifestyle factors that affect neuro-inflammation to aide in healing.Assess a patient using cervical screening, VOMS, and exertional testing to determine presence of a concussion and ability to start return to contact protocol.Demonstrate a general understanding of the return to contact protocol and return to learn strategies.Identify the role of allied health professionals in the role of concussion management.Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants: Explain the pathophysiology of concussion and how it relates to concussive symptoms, recovery, imaging, and return to play safety.Demonstrate knowledge of red flags and yellow flags in safety screening for concussion.Identify risk factors for protracted recovery based on patient demographics and symptom presentation.Verbalize differences in treatment approach and presentations for females, pediatrics, geriatrics, whiplash, and those with mental health conditions.Verbalize the importance of early intervention in concussion in case study scenarios for a variety of learners.Verbalize the progression and regression of a concussion case study for physiological, vestibulo-ocular, and cervical impairments.Verbalize education points around diet, sleep, and other lifestyle factors that affect neuro-inflammation to aide in healing.Assess a patient using cervical screening, VOMS, and exertional testing to determine presence of a concussion and ability to start return to contact protocol.Demonstrate a general understanding of the return to contact protocol and return to learn strategies.Identify the role of allied health professionals in the role of concussion management.TIMED AGENDA: 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. - Welcome, sign in, introduction to the course, Pathophysiology of concussion8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Concussion Examination9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - Red Flags, Safety Testing, Lab9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - Assessment of Vestibular, Cervical, and Autonomic components of concussion9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Assessment of Vestibular, Cervical, and Autonomic components of concussion10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Assessment Lab-Breakout and Case Studies11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Clinical Subtypes (Physiological/Vestibular)12:00 p.m. -12:30 p.m. - Clinical Subtypes (Cervical, Summary)12:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - Lunch1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Subtype Case Studies1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Special Populations: Females and Children, Case Study2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Special Populations: Geriatric and Whiplash, Case Study3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Mental Health Considerations and CTE3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Speech Therapy and ATC collaborationATTIRE: Lab