Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) Best-Practice Guidelines of Care - October 26, 2023

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) can only be definitively diagnosed through postmortem examination. Nonetheless, living patients need assistance and the symptoms of suspected CTE can be managed in a clinical setting. Join this webinar with internationally recognized CTE expert Dr. Robert Cantu to hear the latest best-practice guidelines of care for your patients.

Target Audience

Primary Care Physicians, Family Practice Physicians, Neurologists, Behavioral Neurologists, Psychiatrists, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Physician Assistants. Allied health professionals welcome.

Learning Objectives

Following the completion of this activity, learners should be able to:
  • Recognize the signs and symptoms of a concussion
  • Identify recommended concussion guidelines for use in their practice
  • Show confidence in utilizing the return to play/learn guidelines with patients
  • Identify the signs and symptoms of suspected CTE, have a basic understanding of the recommended clinical management of suspected CTE, and have a basic understanding of the 2021 TES criteria.
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 ANCC
  • 1.00 Participation
Course opens: 
10/26/2023
Course expires: 
01/26/2024
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Robert Cantu, MD
Clinical Professor of Neurology
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

CCE Program Manager: Naomi Moeller

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 School of Medicine designates this live activity 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.

Nurses

Contact Hours: 1.0

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 ANCC
  • 1.00 Participation
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