In a world where as many as 3.8 million sport-related concussions occur annually in the United States alone , concussions can have serious and sometimes even long-lasting effects. The medical and healthcare industry is taking a greater interest in managing them, which is a major positive for those in recovery.
Medical and healthcare professionals are the front-line support for those with concussions, which is why expertise in concussion management cannot be stressed enough. While there are many concussion courses available for medical and healthcare professionals, Complete Concussions has developed several concussion courses specifically designed to ensure that healthcare professionals are equipped to manage, and treat, both simple and complex concussion cases.
In this article, we’re going to share some of the concussion training courses available and what you should expect to learn from them, so that you can enroll in a concussion training program that best suits your needs.
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As an international provider of expert education and training services related to the diagnosis, management, and prevention of concussions, Complete Concussions has developed several concussion courses designed for medical and healthcare professionals to enhance their knowledge on how to assess, test, diagnose, and treat various concussion cases. Concussion is an injury that requires input from a large number of multidisciplinary professionals; as such, courses are divided easily by professional designation.
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This Complete Concussions Training Course is designed to make you an expert in concussion management. Composed of 12 modules and close to 60 hours of instruction, this comprehensive guide will provide you with evidence-based knowledge to confidently deliver effective treatments to patients; no matter how complex. Taught by a multidisciplinary team consisting of Physical Therapists, Sports Chiropractors, Neurologists, Functional Medicine and Naturopathic Doctors, and Neuro-Optometrists, this course covers it all. The course begins with concussion pathophysiology, injury biomechanics, then moves on to gut dysbiosis, sleep and hormone dysregulation, the autonomic nervous system and cognitive function, baseline, and post-injury concussion tests, and how to treat the complexity of persistent concussion symptoms.
Upon completing this course, you will join a select group of primary access concussion specialists and have access to Complete Concussion’s referral system and software. Read more about this course and get started here!
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If you’re an OT, SLP, or other Cognitive Rehab Professional, then make sure you take a look at our Cognitive Rehabilitation Course. With research showing that 17-24% of head injury survivors fail to return to work within 6 months, this concussion course is centered around providing an in-depth understanding of concussions so that you can take the necessary steps to ensure patient safety, prevent further injury, and promote a speedier return to a productive life.
During this comprehensive concussion course, you will be provided with a complete knowledge base on the spectrum of concussion, pathophysiology, assessment and diagnosis, drivers of persistent concussion symptoms, developed strategies and interventions, and form partnerships with other concussion-trained healthcare professionals.
Lastly, you will be given access to an integrated software system that will provide you with updated information regarding the latest published research, ongoing course updates and lecture notes, integration into the largest multidisciplinary concussion care network, and concussion testing tools and patient applications. Discover more about this course and optimize your patients’ cognitive rehabilitation needs. Enroll here!
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Our Physicians & Medical Specialists Course provides a comprehensive overview of the most up-to-date scientific evidence surrounding both acute and chronic concussion-related issues, including PCS & CTE. Consisting of 5 modules and 11 hours of video-based lectures, we will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to manage any concussion case.
Throughout this course, you will explore concussion prevalence, pathophysiology, baseline physical and neurocognitive testing and interpretation, persistent concussion symptoms (aka Post-Concussion Syndrome), Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), and much more.
Once completed, you will be part of the Complete Concussions certified provider network and have complete access to a software system that connects network-wide clinics and the Concussion Tracker smartphone application.
Accelerate your concussion-related treatments and hone your skills to diagnose, treat, and manage concussion cases. Sign up here!
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For Neuro-Optometrists, Complete Concussions provides a thorough understanding of concussion pathophysiology, biomechanics, acute management, and persistent symptom assessment and treatment through our Physician & Specialists Training Course.
Complete Concussions is not going to teach you how to be a Neuro-Optometrist, however we do feel that neuro-optometry is a very important part of concussion assessment, diagnosis, and rehabilitation. Our Physicians & Specialists course provides the Neuro-Optometrist with specific concussion-related knowledge to help apply your specialized care to the complex concussion patient. .
The core of the training focuses on the latest concussion literature and the significance of having qualified concussion professionals as part of the multidisciplinary care team. This knowledge is essential for healthcare professionals to know when to refer to other specialists in the network to ensure proper treatment for concussion patients.
Sign up for the course and join the largest collaborative concussion care network in the world to help apply your unique expertise to make a difference in the lives of those suffering from concussions!
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Neuropsychologists are a vital part of concussion assessment, diagnosis, and care. Our Physicians & Specialists course provides the Neuropsychologist with an update on the latest concussion protocols and literature.This course provides neuropsychologists with an evidence-based framework to better manage and treat complex concussion cases..
Upon completion of this comprehensive concussion course, Neuropsychologists will be certified to become part of Complete Concussions’s global network of trained healthcare professionals, allowing them the opportunity to be included on our certified provider map, and the chance to be connected directly to our Concussion Tracker smartphone app which offers FREE remote neurocognitive testing and management opportunities.. Participating in the Physicians & Specialists Course with Complete Concussions will give healthcare professionals the necessary tools to provide the best outcomes and care to their patients. Join now and make a difference!
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The Psychologist, Psychotherapist, and Social Worker Course is actually the Physician & Specialists course. Mental health is a major barrier to concussion recovery. The evidence suggests that the incidence of depression and anxiety disorders after concussion is almost 2 times higher than in those without a history of concussion.
As such, Complete Concussions recognizes the importance of having qualified and concussion-trained mental health professionals involved in patient care. By completing this course, you will have added the advantages of being listed on our certified provider map and gaining access to our integrated software system designed to facilitate communication, care coordination, referrals and treatment collaboration between clinics within our network.
If you’re ready to take the initiative and become a certified provider today, enroll in our Psychologist, Psychotherapist, and Social Worker Course.
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Join this comprehensive training for Naturopathic and Functional Medicine Doctors to develop and refine your clinical skills in care for sufferers of mild traumatic brain injury. Enhance your knowledge with up-to-date research and protocols for recognizing and treating the cognitive and physiological changes resulting from concussion.
Through this course, you will gain insight into the ways in which the permeability of the gut lining is impacted by concussion and how gut dysbiosis can occur, leading to mental fogginess, cognitive issues, sleep dysregulation, hormone dysregulation, and long-term neurodegenerative disease.
Equip yourself with the skills and education necessary to deliver improved recovery and lasting symptom relief for mild traumatic brain injury patients. Register now to take advantage of our cutting-edge course – the perfect opportunity to further refine and hone your Functional Medicine or Naturopathic practice!
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The Massage Therapist, Manual Osteopathic Practitioner, and Acupuncturist Course is designed to equip medical professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully treat concussion patients. By the end of the course, professionals will understand that 100% of concussions come with whiplash, neck, and upper back injuries and that the symptoms of concussion directly overlap with those of neck dysfunction. As such, we will focus on how manual therapy and acupuncture can be used as beneficial tools for treating concussion and persistent concussion symptoms (PCS).
You will learn about the signs and symptoms of concussion and PCS, the various techniques used in manual therapy and acupuncture, how to assess and diagnose, how to develop and implement an individualized treatment plan, and the long-term benefits of manual therapy and acupuncture for concussion patients. Through this course, medical professionals will be better equipped to provide their concussion patients with the best possible treatment.
Sign up today to learn more about manual therapy and acupuncture for concussion and PCS treatment!
Each of the educational concussion courses is designed to help medical and healthcare professionals better understand the concussion management field. Whether looking for a single course or a more comprehensive program, the courses provide a solid foundation in the basics and prepare medical and healthcare professionals to assess, diagnose and treat concussions.
Each of the educational concussion courses is designed to help medical and healthcare professionals better understand the concussion management field. Whether you are looking for a single course, or a more comprehensive program, the courses provide a solid foundation and prepare medical and healthcare professionals to assess, diagnose and treat concussions.
As concussion management is an ongoing and ever-evolving field, it is important for medical professionals to stay up to date on best practices. The assistance of an experienced mentor and specialized courses from Complete Concussions makes sure healthcare professionals are equipped to handle just about any situation. For more information on concussion courses for medical and healthcare professionals, visit Complete Concussions today.
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