Details
Date and Time
Wednesday
4:30pm - 5:45pm
Location
Videoconferencing
Concussion
ECHO Concussion covers topics related to persisting concussion symptoms, in children and adults, as well as diagnosis of acute and chronic concussion. The ECHO program is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive approach to concussion diagnosis and symptom management across the continuum. The topics cover the key elements of the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation (ONF) Clinical Practice Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of concussion and prolonged symptoms (https://braininjuryguidelines.org/concussion/).
Program Learning Objectives:
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Diagnosis: Improve assessment and diagnosis rates for concussion in primary care, including diagnosis of acute and prolonged concussion symptoms in all age groups.
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Risk Reduction: Increase frontline clinicians’ expertise and competence in identifying and reducing risk for prolonged symptoms of concussion(s).
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Management: Standardize and upgrade concussion management in primary care using evidenced-informed best practice guidelines developed by an international team of leading concussion experts.
- Overall: Improve patient health outcomes by reducing protracted recovery and improving support for return to activity.
This Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 23.75 Mainpro+ credits.
CPD certificates will be emailed to participants at the end of the cycle.
Case Presentation
- Do you have a challenging concussion patient case?
- ECHO offers access to interprofessional, specialist and community input to gain practical tips to best care for your patient, without the wait time.
- All patient cases are anonymous. Please do not share any patient identifying information.
Details
Date and Time
Wednesday
4:30pm - 5:45pm
Location
Videoconferencing
Fall 2022 Module
Date | Topic | |
21 Sept | Module 1: Diagnosis in adults |
Diagnosis and Assessment of Concussion |
28 Sept | Diagnostic Considerations: Non-sport related elderly, IPV concussions and prolonged symptoms | |
5 Oct | Assessment of Mental Health in Concussion | |
19 Oct | Module 2: Management in adults | General Management Overview 101 |
26 Oct | Dizziness and Vertigo | |
2 Nov | Management strategies: Exercise and Pacing | |
9 Nov | Post Traumatic Headache | |
23 Nov | Module 3: Pediatrics |
General Pediatrics Overview 101 |
30 Nov | Diagnosis & Assessment | |
7 Dec | Management | |
14 Dec | Return to school/activity | |
18 Jan | Module 4: Special topics in adults |
Prolonged Cognitive and Mental Health Symptoms |
25 Jan | Prolonged Sleep/Wake Disturbances and Persisting Fatigue | |
1 Feb | Return to Work/Productivity | |
8 Feb | Recap of Key Principles and Assessment of Emerging Evidence |