Concussion & Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS) Guidelines of Care

This course, led by concussion expert Dr. Robert Cantu, provides an overview of concussion and post-concussion syndrome (PCS). Topics include pathophysiology, comprehensive clinical examination, evidence-based treatment strategies, and protocols for safe return-to-school, work, and sport. Learners will gain practical tools to improve patient outcomes through individualized, evidence-based, and interdisciplinary approaches to care.  

 

Program Release: August 20, 2025
Program Expiration: August 19, 2026

Target Audience

Physicians, Psychologists, Athletic Trainers

Learning Objectives

At the end of this activity, the learner or the healthcare team should be able to:

  • Identify concussion signs and symptoms.
  • Describe the difference between concussion and PCS.
  • Identify the best practice guidelines for treatment of symptoms.
  • Describe return-to-play and return-to-school protocols.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 APA
    Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.
  • 1.00 Category A Athletic Trainer Credit
  • 1.00 Participation
Course opens: 
08/18/2025
Course expires: 
08/19/2026
Rating: 
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First NameLast NameRoleDisclosures
MichaelAlosco, PhDPlannerhas no relevant financial relationships
MeganAshworthPlannerhas no relevant financial relationships
MichaelBurkePlannerhas no relevant financial relationships
RobertCantu, MDFacultyhas no relevant financial relationships and does not plan on discussing unlabeled/investigational uses of a commercial product.
NaomiMoellerBU CCE Plannerhas no relevant financial relationships
ChrisNowinski, PhDCourse Directoris a consultant for Oxeia Biopharmaceuticals, LLC and StataDx
CourtneyWelch, ATCPlannerhas no relevant financial relationships

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and the Concussion Legacy Foundation. Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

 

Physicians
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Psychologists

Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Barry Manuel Continuing Medical Education Office is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0181

Note:  NYS psychologists must attend all sessions for credit. Partial credit is not allowed.

The Department’s approval of a provider of continuing education does not constitute the Department’s endorsement of the content, positions or practices that may be addressed in any specific continuing education course offered by the approved provider

Athletic Trainers

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (BOC AP#: JA0000185) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers (ATs). This program is eligible for a maximum of  1.0 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program. 

 

(Athletic trainers, log your credits for this program under Category A – Other Approved CE)

 

Please contact [email protected] with any BOC questions

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 APA
    Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.
  • 1.00 Category A Athletic Trainer Credit
  • 1.00 Participation
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