Advancing TBI Care for the Military Community

This course led by Dr. Sidney Hinds, MD, offers an overview of traumatic brain injury (TBI) recognition, management, and recovery in service members and veterans. Participants learn about current Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs approaches to TBI care, emphasizing early diagnosis, comprehensive assessment, and coordinated rehabilitation. The program highlights the overlap between TBI and post-traumatic stress disorder, common comorbidities, and strategies to promote optimal brain health. Designed for healthcare professionals across disciplines, this activity provides practical guidance to improve outcomes and support the unique needs of military and veteran populations affected by brain injury

 

Program Release: October 22, 2025
Program Expiration: October 22, 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:

  • Differentiate between the types of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and describe their potential long-term outcomes
  • Recognize the signs and symptoms of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBi)
  • Identify the clinical features associated with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)
  • Describe 2 common co-morbidities linked to mTBIs
  • Apply the Progressive Return to Activity Protocol following an mTBI
  • Recognize how interprofessional communication enhances TBI outcomes
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: 
10/22/2025
Course expires: 
10/22/2027
Rating: 
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First NameLast NameRoleDisclosures
ShannonAlbarelli, PsyDPlannerhas no relevant financial relationships
MeganAshworthPlannerhas no relevant financial relationships
MichaelBurkePlannerhas no relevant financial relationships
RobertCantu, MDReviewerhas no relevant financial relationships
SidneyHinds, II, MD, FAANFaculty
SCS Consulting LLC: Consult services includes support as; advisor to Prevent Biometrics; advisor/consultant for the Collaborative Neuropathology Network Characterizing Outcomes of TBI (CONNECT-TBI); advisor to NanoDX; advisor to Gryphon Bio; advisor to Owl Therapeutics, LLC; reviewer for United States Army Medical Research and Development Command. *SCS is compensated in the form of stock options for its work with Synaptek (relationship closed as of August 2023), Nano DX, Prevent Biometrics, and Owl Therapeutics Inc with ad hoc fee for services, travel, and lodging*.  Speaker does not plan on discussing unlabeled/investigational uses of a commercial products.
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 & CTE Foundation (formerly 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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