Sara Mele - MS, CCC-SLP
Description:
This 60-minute lecture will provide a basic overview of the scope of cognitive behavioral intervention for athletes who sustain a concussion and what to look for/identify hallmarks of Persistent post-concussive symptoms. A very clinical perspective will be taken by providing intervention options, followed by a discussion and approaches to be taken as a rehabilitation team.
The audience will learn how to:
- Identify basic Concussion terminology and behaviors associated with Post Concussion Syndrome or Persisting symptoms of Concussion
- Identify medical and clinical terms to best serve patients who present with symptoms of concussion.
- Discuss specific cognitive/linguistic/behavioral interventions for athletes who sustain a concussion.
1 Credit Hour as Approved by the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC)
Complete the Quiz with 70% pass rate and the certificate will be emailed to you.