Concussion management
Western Victoria Primary Health Network are pleased to invite you to the second session in our Vestibular webinar series – Concussion Management in General Practice
Learning Outcomes:
- Describe how concussion is identified and assessed in various populations and have confidence to select one or more appropriate assessment tools for your patients.
- Discuss the current guidelines for return to activities, particularly in school-age children and athletes.
- Outline the role of the multi-disciplinary team in concussion management in order to select the appropriate professional/s for onward referrals to support full recovery for your patients.
- Identifying concussion: clinical assessment and the role of brain imaging
- Sport-related concussion and concussion in the older person post fall
- Common signs and symptoms, useful questionnaires/assessment tools
- Current guidelines for return to school, training and sport
- Early education and information for the diagnosing professional (eg. ED, GP)
- When, who and how to refer, depending on your patient’s presentation
- Rosie Marsiglio – Vestibular Physiotherapist (Neurological Physiotherapy Geelong)
- Dr Sachin Khullar – Sport and Exercise Medicine Physician
- General Practitioners and Registrars
- Practice Nurses
- Nurse Practitioners
- Allied Health Professionals
Webinar
Wednesday 23 March
7.00pm – 8.00pm
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