Concussion/TBI & Cranial Nerve Exam
By: American Academy of Motor Vehicle Injuries (AAMVI)

Course Description

Description

Concussions & Cranial Nerve Exam of Motor Vehicle Injuries

About This Course

We know that half of all concussions occur in motor vehicle collisions (MVC) and that it is estimated 70-80% of people involved in a MVA will suffer a concussion. While symptoms that should lead to a diagnosis the word “concussion” rarely appears in files from chiropractors, medical doctors or even emergency departments.

In this 15 hour continuing education course, you will learn:

  • What gets injured in a mild traumatic brain injury
  • How to perform a complete examination to document the injuries and progress
  • What therapies can be used in office or at home

Course Purpose and Objective

Purpose: to make doctors aware of the symptomology, diagnosing and treatment of this ultimate soft tissue injury.

Objective: understanding mechanism and dynamics of injury, symptomology and proper testing to diagnose concussions

Summary

  • Clinical findings are discussed and demonstrated.
  • Diagnosis and treatment is made simple through understanding the mechanism and dynamics of brain trauma
  • The most common symptoms and structures injured will be addressed
  • Complicating factors that will commonly be seen in motor vehicle injuries
  • Complete cranial nerve examination.
  • Additional testing that can be done in office or referred out

Course Details

  • Concussion/TBI & Cranial Nerve Exam
  • By:    American Academy of Motor Vehicle Injuries (AAMVI)
  • Instructor:    Bill Gallagher, DC & Lois Laynee
  • Total CE Hours:    15
  • Course Format:     Online Distance Learning
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  • Course Categories:     DC Continuing Education
  • Course Subjects | CE HOURS:
    • Differential/Physical Diagnosis  -15 CE Hours