2010 Head Trauma and the Athlete
October 1, 2010
The Conference Center at Waltham Woods, Waltham, MA
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Target Audience
Physicians, psychologists, certified athletic trainers, physical therapists, coaches, EMTs and all healthcare providers interested in the care and treatment of concussions
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this conference, participants will be able to:
- Describe the biomechanics of concussion
- Explain the current knowledge of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, including the neuropathology and clinical research findings
- Outline the management of concussion, including pediatric, on-field, and office-based settings
Program Overview
This conference will provide state of the art knowledge for healthcare providers, athletic trainers, and others, by providing a balanced mix of diagnostic, prevention, and intervention topics in the field of sports-related head trauma. We will feature detailed presentations from CSTE researchers whose work on Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy has recently been featured on 60 Minutes, HBO, Time Magazine, The New Yorker, the New York Times, and many other media outlets.
Accreditation
Boston University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Boston University School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Boston University School of Medicine is recognized by the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for Certified Athletic Trainers.
Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES) is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer Continuing Education for Psychologists. Psychologists attending this program receive 7 Continuing Education Hours credit. CES maintains responsibility for these programs.
This course has been approved for 7 EMT basic hours. OEMS Approval Number: 108797
Support
This meeting is supported in part by exhibit fees from Medtronic, Riddell Sports and New England Spine, and grants from Codman.
Location
The Conference Center at Waltham Woods
860 Winter Street, Waltham, MA
Phone: (781) 434-7499
Website: www.conferencecenteratwalthamwoods.com
