Concussion Conference 2017:                                      Sports-Related Concussion Care

 The Slocum Research & Education Foundation in joint providership with Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), is pleased to host Concussion Conference 2017: Sports-Related Concussion Care on Saturday, September 23, 2017 from 8:00a - 12:00p at the Slocum Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Eugene, Oregon. Primary care providers, therapists, athletic trainers, allied health professionals, coaches, educators, and school counselors are encouraged to attend.

  Course objectives:

• Articulate the neurological and psychological components of concussion.
• Identify community and school-based support for appropriate response to adolescents with concussion.
• Develop a comprehensive treatment plan for the pediatric patient with concussion.
• Summarize case presentations requiring referral, and what type of providers are available to address specific concussion-related symptoms.

Agenda:

07:30 - 08:00  Registration and Continental Breakfast by MLK Catering

08:00 - 9:30  Introduction - Comprehensive Concussion Care;  Who Needs a Concussion Specialist?; Neuropsychology in Pediatric and Adolescent Concussion;  Michael Koester, MD and Ryann Watson-Stites, PhD, ABPP/CN

9:40 - 10:50  Neurology in Concussion - Management of Persistent Headaches, Jeffrey Frank, MD; Behavioral Health in Concussion Treatment, Karyn L. Angell, PhD; Vestibular Rehab, Kenji Carp, PT, ATC; 

11:00a - 11:45a Congnitive Rehabilitation, Alexander Ledbetter, PhD, CCC-SLP; School Response and Regional Supports, Melissa McCart, PhD     

11:45 - 12:30  Case Studies           

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Registration:  Pre-registration online is required by Friday, September 15, 2017 (link below).

Cost of Attendance:  The cost of attendance is $100 (MD/DO, PA, NP); $50 (ATC, PT/PTA, OT/OTA); $25.00 (educators, coaches, students). Early bird discounts through July 31, 2017. Use code EARLY25 to receive $25% off the registration fee. Secure payment is available online using Visa, MasterCard or American Express. No "At the Door" registration available, advance registration required. Full refunds are available upon request to any participant who does not attend. Refunds may be requested in writing: sref@slocumfoundation.org. Participants who sign in and leave before the conclusion of an event are not eligible for refund.

Catering: We are proud to be supporting the MLK Ed Center, a collaboration between Lane County Youth Services and the Lane County Educational District, by featuring food and beverages provided by the MLK Culinary Arts Program.

Accreditation:  This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of OHSU School of Medicine and the Slocum Research & Education Foundation. The OHSU School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit:  OHSU School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

BOC Credit: Donald B. Slocum Research & Education Foundation (BOC AP#P3302) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 4.25 EPB Category hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.

Commercial  Support Statement: This course is made possible through an educational grant provided by the University of Oregon's Center for Brain Injury Research & Training (CBIRT) in support of catering expenses.

 

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