SMS 604 - Head Injuries and Concussion Differential Diagnosis to Return to Play

Description
This course is designed to provide an introduction to sport concussions. Topics covered may include brain anatomy, causes of concussions, associated neurophysiology, and the signs and symptoms of short and chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Additionally, this course will review concussion assessment/evaluation tools, examination of return to-play protocols, precautions, and rehabilitation.

Course Delivery Model(s): Online Interactive

Lecture Hours: 15
Lab Hours: 0
Total Hours: 15
Credits: 1

Prerequisites: DX 301, NS 0313
Corequisites: None

Repeatable (# of times): 0

Grade Type: Pass/No Pass