This learning program is presented by ECHO at the University Health Network (UHN).
The new cycle for ECHO Concussion starts February 26 and will take place weekly on Wednesdays from 4:30-5:45 pm EST.
# Overview
ECHO Concussion covers topics related to persisting concussion symptoms, in children and adults, as well as diagnosis of acute and chronic concussion. The ECHO program is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive approach to concussion diagnosis and symptom management across the continuum. The topics cover the key elements of the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation (ONF) Clinical Practice Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of concussion and prolonged symptoms (https://braininjuryguidelines.org/concussion/).
# Program learning objectives
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Diagnosis: Improve assessment and diagnosis rates for concussion in primary care, including diagnosis of acute and prolonged concussion symptoms in all age groups.
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Risk Reduction: Increase frontline clinicians’ expertise and competence in identifying and reducing risk for prolonged symptoms of concussion(s).
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Management: Standardize and upgrade concussion management in primary care using evidenced-informed best practice guidelines developed by an international team of leading concussion experts.
- Overall: Improve patient health outcomes by reducing protracted recovery and improving support for return to activity.
# About ECHO UHN Programs
- Open to all health care providers
- No cost to join*
- Online (via zoom)
- Earn CPD credits
- Present your cases for support from the ECHO Inter-professional Specialist team