Understanding Concussion Certificate Course

This is to order the Understanding Concussion: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Approaches Certificate Course. Successful completion of the course will earn registrant 5 ACBIS CE and/or 5 CME credits from AAFP.

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Purchasers will receive a one-year subscription to the digital edition of the Understanding Concussion Certificate Course Manual.  Please allow two business days for access to be enabled.  Upon purchase, users will receive instructions to access the e-book via email address submitted during ordering process.

Course Elements:

  • Recorded training module (est. 1 hour in length) covering topics such as concussion assessment, symptom management, return-to-play guidelines, and long-term implications of concussions
  • 8 chapter Understanding Concussion: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Approaches course manual as a one year digital subscription
  • Online course assessment, which is open book, non-proctored, with unlimited attempts. Participants scoring 80% or higher will earn a course certificate providing:
    • Five (5) Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from the Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialists (ACBIS) and/or

    • The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) has reviewed the Understanding Concussion: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Approaches course and deemed it acceptable for up to 5.00 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Elective credit(s). Term of Approval is from 06/01/2024 to 06/01/2025. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The Understanding Concussion: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Approaches Certificate Course provides foundational (101) knowledge on concussion symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment approaches. It is a valuable opportunity for those who interact with and care for individuals with brain injury, offering comprehensive knowledge and practical skills. Although anyone may take the course, it is primarily intended for:  

  • Physicians
  • Physician Assistants
  • Nurses
  • Athletic Trainers
  • First Responders
  • Certified Brain Injury Specialists
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Physical Therapists
  • Psychologists
  • Social Workers
  • Speech-Language Pathologists
  • and anyone involved in the care of individuals with concussions 

Learning objectives in this course include:

  • Understand diagnostic tools for concussion assessment and treatment.
  • Describe the neurometabolic cascade and cognitive rehabilitation post-concussion.
  • Understand treatment options and return-to-activity guidelines.
  • Discuss factors impacting reporting accuracy and identify risk factors.
  • Recognize the need for collaboration, communication, and repeat assessments in concussion management, and describe social determinants of health in recovery.

Completion of the course does not authorize the bearer to engage in medical treatment.  

Information on Accessing the Course Materials (Note: For preorders, the information below was emailed on June 7.):

  • Recorded Training Module: The registration/purchase confirmation email will provide an access link to view the recorded Understanding Concussion Certificate Course webinar
  • Digital Course Manual: The registration/purchase confirmation email will provide a link to access the Understanding Concussion Certificte Course digital manual
  • Online Quiz: The registration/purchase confirmation email will provide an access link to view the Understanding Concussion course online quiz