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Post-Concussion Syndrome: Rehabilitation Interventions and Strategies

Program Date & Time:
May 3, 2025 | 9:00am-4:30pm
Modality:
  • In-person
Registration Fee:
$180.00
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Additional Details
Instructional Hours:
7.00
Registration Deadline:
5/2/25 11:59 PM
Cancellation Deadline:
5/1/25 8:00 AM
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Presenter(s)
Description
This course will focus on post-concussion syndrome (PCS) its subtypes and multi-system involvement in the assessment and rehabilitation of the post concussed athlete or adult. Discussion of pathophysiology, clinical features and subtypes, the collaborative team approach, and strategies for rehabilitation. Hands of Lab to include oculomotor, vestibular, balance evaluation and treatment strategies.
Objectives

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the basic pathophysiology of a concussion and the systems that are impaired as a result.
  • Define post-concussion syndrome and the subtypes.
  • Differentiate between the basic anatomy and physiology of the oculomotor and vestibular systems including the peripheral vestibular apparatus, central vestibular connections and the integration of vision, vestibular and somatosensory inputs.
  • Define the clinical application of collaborative team approach to post-concussion rehabilitation and the process of when and how to recognize, prioritize and initiate referrals within and outside of a specific rehab disciplines scope of practice.
  • Design and implement a treatment program to remediated (oculomotor dysfunction, sensory integrative dysfunction and visual – vestibular impairment.
Disclosures
Pee Dee AHEC’s conflict of interest policy requires faculty to disclose any real or apparent commercial financial affiliations related to the content of their presentations/materials. Speakers have signed a vested interest form declaring any conflict of interest in education activities.
Credits Available
  • Physical Therapist/ Physical Therapist Assistant
    South Carolina Chapter of APTA
    Credit Statement
    This program has been approved for 7.00 contact hours of continuing education by South Carolina AHEC under its accreditation by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation Board of Examiners for Physical Therapy. Approved Number: CEUL152254 for 0.70 credits from 2/28/2025-2/27/2026.
  • Occupational Therapist/ Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
    South Carolina Occupational Therapist Association
    Credit Statement
    This course has been approved by the South Carolina Occupational Therapist Association (SCOTA) for 6.5 contact hours.
  • Athletic Trainers
    Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers
    Credit Statement
    This program has been approved for a maximum of 7.0 hours of Category A Continuing education (0.70 CEU) Certified Athletic Trainers are responsible for claiming only those hours actually spent Provider 3731
  • All other participants
    Area Health Education Consortium
    Credit Statement
    This program provides 0.7 CEUs by Pee Dee AHEC and meets South Carolina AHEC Best Practice Standards.
Locations/Participation Options
  • Mcleod Seacoast Conference Room A (Conference Room A)
    Location:
    Little River , SC Details
    Status:
    Open
Contact(s)

If you have questions about the credits, location/video conference information, or any other details specific to this particular program, please reach out to the contact(s) below:

  • Name:
    Kimberly Morris
    Phone:
    843-777-5352
    Email:
    kimberlymorris@mcleodhealth.org
  • Name:
    Nita Jackson
    Phone:
    843-777-5343
    Email:
    bejackson@mcleodhealth.org
If you have questions related to registering or using the AHEC Learning Portal, please contact alp@scahec.net.

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