Management of Persistent Symptoms after Concussion and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury - Online
This course is designed to enhance the skills of medical providers who treat patients with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and post concussive symptoms. Topics will focus on evaluation and intervention of persistent symptoms of mTBI and concussion with application on symptom management to assist patients to return to their previous activities.
Mary Claypool, PT, DScPT, NCS - Course director Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation |
Target Audience
This course is designed for health care professionals involved in the practice of rehabilitation medicine including: Physicians, Nurses, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapists Assistants, Speech and Language Pathologists and Social Workers.
Learning Objectives
Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:
- Identify common physical, psychological, cognitive, behavioral and communication symptoms following concussion.
- Describe the basic elements of evaluation for patients with persistent post concussive and mild traumatic brain injury symptoms.
- Outline management strategies for symptoms and interventions for treatment of persistent problems for patients with post concussive symptoms or mild traumatic brain injury.
Attendance at this Mayo Clinic course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course.
Mayo Clinic Faculty
Billie Schultz, M.D. | Jay Goetting, PT | ||
Cara Prideaux, M.D. | Alecia Moser, CCC-SLP | ||
Thomas Bergquist, Ph.D., LP | Kathy Kendall, R.N. | ||
Jessica Petersen, OT | Janelle Hatlevig, OT, BCPR | ||
Stephanie Ritter, OT | Cori King, CRC | ||
Karla Thompson, PT, DPT, OCS |
Credit Statement(s):
This course is approved for 3.5 category I Continuing Education Units per Minnesota Physical Therapy Rules 5601.2400, 5601.2500.
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Available Credit
- 3.50 Attendance
- 3.50 PT