SMS 901 - Concussion Diagnosis and Management

This course is designed to provide an introduction to sport concussions. Included are neurophysiology, anatomy, causes of concussions and discussion of the most recent International Consensus Statement on Concussion in sport. Other topics include Second Impact Syndrome, Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy and Post-Concussion Syndrome. Introduction to the SCAT-5 and King Devick as well as rehabilitation, return to-play protocols and other management strategies for concussed patients.
Course Delivery Model(s)
On-Ground, Online Interactive
Lecture Hours: 15
Lab Hours: 0
Total Hours: 15

Credits: 1
Prerequisites: CDX 0310, NS 0313, DX 0597, CDX0310A, CDX0310B
Corequisites: None
Repeatable (# of times)
0
Required Sports Medicine thread
Grade Type
Pass/No Pass