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| Core sections and topics | Learning objectives |
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| Introduction: intended audience; purpose; learning objectives; overall course content | |
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| Definition and epidemiology | (A) Understand the anatomy of concussion in order to assess, manage, and refer a patient with a suspected concussion more effectively. |
| (i) Nature of a concussion |
| (ii) Learning check |
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| Medical assessment | (A) Identify the importance of an early initial assessment.
(B) Thoroughly assess a patient with a suspected concussion.
(C) Effectively document a concussion with a medical assessment letter. |
| (i) Medical assessment and clinical history |
| (ii) Signs, symptoms, and red flags |
| (iii) Physical examination |
| (iv) Adjunctive tests |
| (v) Documentation |
| (Vi) Supplementary resources |
| (vii) Learning check |
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| Management and medical clearance | (A) Manage the initial care of a patient diagnosed with a concussion.
(B) Manage a patient’s gradual return to activity postconcussion.
(C) Understand the considerations involved in return-to-school, return-to-sport, and medical clearance decisions. |
| (i) Initial rest and symptom management |
| (ii) What to inform the patient |
| (iii) Return to activity |
| (iv) Clinical follow-up and medical clearance |
| (v) Documentation |
| (Vi) Supplementary resources |
| (vii) Learning check |
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| Persistent symptoms and management | (A) Understand persistent concussion symptoms and associated conditions.
(B) Understand treatment and rehabilitation for persistent concussion symptoms and associated conditions.
(C) Identify indicators for referral to multidisciplinary care for patients with persistent concussion symptoms. |
| (i) Persistent symptoms |
| (ii) Making referral decisions |
| (iii) Other persistent symptoms |
| (iv) Supplementary resources |
| (v) Learning check |
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| Physiotherapy and occupational therapy | (A) Support a patient experiencing concussion-related issues through physiotherapy.
(B) Support a patient experiencing concussion-related issues through occupational therapy.
(C) Assess, develop, and manage a personalized rehabilitation and treatment plan to support a patient during recovery.
(D) Recognize indications for referral to other healthcare practitioners. |
| (i) Role of physiotherapists |
| (ii) Role of occupational therapists |
| (iii) Supplementary resources |
| (iv) Learning check |
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| Conclusion: postassessment and review; certification; staying up-to-date | |
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