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November 17, 2020Brain Injury Association of NYS Virtual Medical Symposium on Concussion
The Brain Injury Association of New York State’s Medical Symposium, “Utilizing the Team Approach to Concussion Management”, will focus on concussion management and therapies, and conclude in the afternoon with a panel discussion on the topic of utilizing a team approach to concussion management.
Cost is $120 for members and $150 for nonmembers.
7 CEU’s are available. BIANYS is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s Office of the Professions as a provider for continuing competencies in the following areas: Social Work (#0539), Physical Therapy/ PT Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologist & Audiologists, Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) and Occupational Therapy/ OT assistants. We also provide CBIS continuing education credit and Certificates of Attendance.
All sessions will be recorded and available on the virtual site for viewing after December 4th.
Registration for the BIANYS Medical Symposium here: https://bianys.org/medical-symposium/
The event website: https://pheedloop.com/bianysmedsymposium/site/home/
December 4, 2020 – 8:00am – 5:00pm
TOPICS: Team Approach to Concussion Management
Physician Office Assessment
Vestibular dysfunction/Management
Vision Dysfunction/Assessment
Psychology – impact of cognitive and emotional issues in assessment, treatment and recovery
Role of SLP in concussion assessment and management
When and why to refer to Social Workers following concussion
Guidelines for return to school, work and physical activity following a concussion
Cervical Spine Assessment
Management of Headaches
Management of Chronic Symptoms
Exercise and Concussion Recovery