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BATHURST HEADSAFE Level 1 and 2 Course

17 October 2015 @ 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

$242

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Bathurst will host a HeadSafe Level 1 and Level 2 Course on 17th October 2015 from 0830 till 1700 in conjunction with Sports Medicine Australia (SMA). 

Book online here: http://form.jotform.co/form/50478118976871

The HeadSafe course is devoted to the Acute Management of Head Injuries and Concussion

Headsafe teaches the first person on the scene of a potential head injury how to assess and manage the situation.

Areas covered in the training include:

  • Review the features and epidemiology of sport-related concussion
  • Understand the definition of sport-related concussion
  • Understand Baseline Cognitive Testing
  • Understand sideline medical role and tools
  • Determine appropriate in-office evaluation
  • Review current treatment options
  • Analyse the role of neurocognitive assessment and investigative radiology for concussion
  • Know when to refer to ER or specialists
  • Implement appropriate return to play (RTP) protocols following a concussion
  • Focus on Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)

The HeadSafe course is taught by experts in the field to ensure that the experiences gained have practical application in the real worldSMA-LOGO-with-tag-CMYK

KEY HEADSAFE MESSAGES INCLUDE:

  • All Head Injuries are serious.
  • There’s no such thing as a tough brain.
  • When in doubt, sit them out!
  • All head injuries are neck injuries until PROVEN otherwise (and vice-versa).
  • Second Impact Syndrome is real….and can kill.
  • Only when all symptoms have gone should a step-wise Return to Play programme start.
  • All athletes should have Baseline Cognitive studies annually.
  • Impact monitoring can serve as an “early warning” to concussion.

Book online here: http://form.jotform.co/form/50478118976871

This Headsafe Community Concussion Forum is an initiative of Necksafe, a NFP charity dedicated to the prevention of head and neck injuries. More information at www.concussion.training

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Details

Date:
17 October 2015
Time:
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Cost:
$242
Website:
http://bathurst-headsafe-community-concussion-forum.eventbrite.com.au

Organiser

Dr. Adrian Cohen
Phone:
0418253333
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Venue

Bathurst CSU
Building 1411 Room 240
Bathurst, NSW 2678 Australia
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Phone:
1300778995
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