PRiSM Presents: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Management of Concussions in Youth Sports

Faculty:

• Jennifer Beck

  David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA

• Kathryn Schneider

  PT, PhD, University of Calgary, Calgary, CA

• Josh Goldman

  Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica, CA

• Matthew Schmitz

  San Antonio Military Medical Center Ft. Sam Houston, TX

• Doug Polster

  PhD, Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA

Expiration: 10/17/2018

Location: Online

Requirements for successful completion: In order to receive credit, participants must view all audio-visual presentations and complete both the pre-test, post-test and evaluation form. Participants must score at least 100% on the activity post-test in order to receive credit. There are no pre-requisites for this activity. Course attendance verification forms are provided upon successful completion of the post-test and evaluation form. No partial credit will be given.

A planning committee made up of medical professionals and VuMedi, Inc. teamed up to create in-person and online trainings utilizing experts, peer-reviewed literature, and research to help educate physicians on the ever-changing therapeutic landscape in medicine.
By clicking on the video link, you may view the 4-5 presentations in this video series.
After viewing the videos, you may access the Evaluation link to earn CME Credit and receive your certificate.

California Assembly Bill 1195:
This activity is in compliance with California Assembly Bill 1195, which requires continuing medical education activities with patient care components to include curriculum in the subjects of cultural and linguistic competency. For specific information regarding Bill 1195 and definitions of cultural and linguistic competency, please visit the CME website at https://www.meded.uci.edu/CME/www.cme.uci.edu.

Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed in this activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily reflect the views of the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine and VuMedi, Inc. Viewers should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this educational activity. Healthcare professionals should use their clinical judgements in weighing possible risks and benefits before employing any treatment discussed in this activity.

Target Audience: This activity was developed for MD and Allied Health Professionals in the following Specialties: Pediatrics or Neurosurgery.

Course Description: In this live webinar, expert Spine, Business, Sports Medicine, Trauma, Pediatric, Shoulder/Elbow will present optimal operable techniques and treatment options to address PRiSM Presents: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Management of Concussions in Youth Sports. The webinar features time for interactive audience discussion and surgical case based scenarios.

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to discuss:

1. To learn about prevention of Concussions
2. To learn about Clinical Considerations and Return to Play Criteria in Concussions
3. To learn how to diagnos On the Field and Management of Acute Concussions
4. To learn about the role of Neuropsych Testing in Concussions

Credits: This lecture qualifies for 2 CME credit hours.

Cost: $0.0

Accreditation Statement: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine and VuMedi. The University of California, Irvine School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement: The University of California, Irvine School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Faculty Disclosures: The Directors, Speakers, Moderators, Planners, and Coordinators of this activity have no relevant financial relationships to disclose, except:
Kathryn Schneider, PhD. discloses the following relevant financial relationships with a commercial interest: Evidence Sport and Spinal Therapy: Consultant.

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Executive Director
Office of Continuing Medical Education
UC Irvine Health School of Medicine
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