Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Guidelines of Care

Overview

This course, led by concussion and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) expert Dr. Robert Cantu, MD, provides an overview of CTE, covering its pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic challenges, and management strategies. Participants will also gain insight into the latest research on CTE and explore the potential future role of the Traumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome (TES) criteria in evaluating probable cases during life.

 

Program Release: February 19, 2025
Program Expiration: February 18, 2026

Target Audience

Physicians, Physician Assistants, Athletic Trainers

Learning Objectives

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

  • Identify CTE signs and symptoms.
  • Describe components of the TES Criteria.
  • Describe the difference between concussion, PCS, and CTE.
  • Identify the best practice guidelines for pharmaceutical intervention
  • Identify other healthcare providers who suspected CTE patients should be referred to for comprehensive care. 
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 Category A Athletic Trainer Credit
  • 1.00 Participation
Course opens: 
02/07/2025
Course expires: 
02/18/2026
Rating: 
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Faculty

First Name

Last Name

Role

Disclosures

Samantha

Bureau

Planner

has no relevant financial relationships

Naomi

Moeller

BU CCE Planner

has no relevant financial relationships

Chris

Nowinski, PhD

Course Director

is a consultant for Oxeia Biopharmaceuticals, LLC and StataDx

Courtney

Welch

Planner

has no relevant financial relationships

RobertCantuFacultyhas no relevant financial relationships

Accreditation

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™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 
Athletic Trainers
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (BOC AP#: JAA0000185) 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. 

 

 

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 Category A Athletic Trainer Credit
  • 1.00 Participation

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First Name

Last Name

Role

Disclosures

RobertCantuFacultyhas no relevant financial relationships

Samantha

Bureau

Planner

has no relevant financial relationships

Naomi

Moeller

BU CCE Planner

has no relevant financial relationships

Chris

Nowinski, PhD

Course Director

is a consultant for Oxeia Biopharmaceuticals, LLC and StataDx

Courtney

Welch

Planner

has no relevant financial relationships

 

THIS CONTINUING  EDUCATION PROGRAM IS INTENDED SOLELY FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES FOR QUALIFIED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS. IN NO EVENT SHALL BOSTON UNIVERSITY BE LIABLE FOR ANY DECISION MADE OR ACTION TAKEN IN RELIANCE ON THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE PROGRAM. IN NO EVENT SHOULD THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE PROGRAM BE USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL CARE.  NO PHYSICIAN-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP IS BEING ESTABLISHED. IN NO EVENT SHOULD INFORMATION IN THE MATERIALS REGARDING LAWS, REGULATIONS, OR LEGAL LIABILITY BE CONSIDERED LEGAL ADVICE OR USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR CONSULTING WITH AN ATTORNEY.