Concussion and Post-Concussion Best-Practice Guidelines of Care - October 27, 2022

Claiming Credit

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The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority (AMHTA) partnered with the Concussion Legacy Foundation and Boston University School of Medicine to offer free, accredited continuing medical education courses to providers practicing in Alaska. Join subject matter experts Dr. Robert Cantu and Katelynn Cataldo, NP for the latest best-practice guidelines of care for concussion, Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS), and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE).

Target Audience

Nurses, Nurse Practitioners

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 ANCC
  • 1.00 Participation
Course opens: 
10/27/2022
Course expires: 
10/27/2023
Rating: 
0

Boston University School of Medicine Continuing Nursing Education is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

This educational activity has been provided by Continuing Nursing Education Provider Unit, Boston University School of Medicine and jointly-provided by the Concussion Legacy Foundation.

Contact Hours: 1.0

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 Participation
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  4. Follow the red prompts to claim your certificate.

Please contact naomimoe@bu.edu with any questions