Key Takeaways

  • The Concussion & CTE Foundation® offers free continuing education (CE) and continuing medical education (CME) content.
  • These courses provide clinicians with the latest research and best-practice guidelines to improve care for concussions, post-concussion symptoms, and suspected CTE.

The latest research and best-practice guidelines

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Thanks to a generous sponsorship from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust and The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority, the Concussion & CTE Foundation® offers free continuing education (CE) and continuing medical education (CME) content.

Through ACCME Joint Providership collaboration with Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, licensed medical professionals can receive AMA, APA, APCE, and ANCC continuing education credits (subject to availability). Participation certificates are available for all continuing education event attendees.

These educational courses provide clinicians across multiple disciplines with the latest research and best-practice guidelines to improve care for concussions, persistent post-concussion symptoms (PPCS), and suspected Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE).

On-demand access to current courses is available below.

If you attended a live session and forgot to claim credit, please follow the instructions linked to the previous event and associated date below.

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Available course offerings

Access current course offerings below, and stay tuned for new events throughout the year. If you'd like to be notified about new registration opportunities or have any questions, please fill out the form below to join our newsletter.

TBI and Mental Health Crisis

This course, led by psychiatrist Dr. David M. Reiss, explores the intricate relationship between traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and mental health crises, emphasizing the complexity of diagnosis and treatment. ​

Participants will gain insight into the unpredictability of symptoms and gain understanding of how responses to interventions underscore the need for individualized, multidisciplinary approaches, requiring innovative thinking and integrated care to effectively manage the complexities of TBI-related mental health crises.

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Concussion & Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS) Guidelines of Care

This course, led by concussion expert Dr. Robert Cantu, provides an overview of concussion and post-concussion syndrome (PCS).

Topics include pathophysiology, comprehensive clinical examination, evidence-based treatment strategies, and protocols for safe return-to-school, work, and sport. Learners will gain practical tools to improve patient outcomes through individualized, evidence-based, and interdisciplinary approaches to care.

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Advancing TBI Care for the Military Community

This course, led by Dr. Sidney Hinds, MD, offers an overview of traumatic brain injury (TBI) recognition, management, and recovery in service members and veterans. Participants learn about current Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs approaches to TBI care, emphasizing early diagnosis, comprehensive assessment, and coordinated rehabilitation.

The program highlights the overlap between TBI and post-traumatic stress disorder, common comorbidities, and strategies to promote optimal brain health. Designed for healthcare professionals across disciplines, this activity provides practical guidance to improve outcomes and support the unique needs of military and veteran populations affected by brain injury.

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CTE: The Role of the Athletic Trainer in Education and Risk Reduction

This course, led by Dr. Robert Cantu, Dr. Dan Daneshvar, and Dr. Chris Nowinski, provides athletic trainers with the latest updates on CTE research, provides a foundation for serving as CTE community educators, and provides actionable steps athletic trainers can take to implement CTE risk reduction within their professional practice.

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Past continuing education courses

Here, you can view previous courses or claim credits for continuing medical education courses you attended.

AMA & ANCC - Concussion & PCS with Dr. Robert Cantu

  • Overview of Concussion & PCS
  • Review of clinical tools and guidelines
  • Best practices for symptom management and referral to allied health practitioners
  • Review of Return-to-Play and Return-to-Learn guidelines

September 21st, 2023 · October 26th, 2023 · November 15th, 2023

AMA & ANCC - CTE Guidelines of Care with Dr. Robert Cantu

  • Introduction to CTE: history, causes, signs & symptoms
  • Recognizing suspected CTE in the clinic
  • Clinical management of CTE
  • Overview of the NINDS Traumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome Criteria

September 21st, 2023 · October 26th, 2023 · November 15th 2023

ANCC - Concussion, PCS, & CTE with Katelynn Cataldo, NP

  • Overview of Concussion & PCS
  • Review of clinical tools, guidelines, and referral
  • Return-to-Play and Return-to-Learn guidelines
  • Overview of CTE & clinical management of suspected CTE

September 20th, 2023 · October 25th, 2023 · November 16th, 2023

AMA & APA - Clinical Approach to Patients at Risk for CTE

  • 2021 NINDS TES Research Diagnostic Criteria
  • Role of Neuropsychology
  • Biomarkers with clinical evaluation for in vivo diagnosis
  • Clinical Workup, Diagnosis, and Therapeutic Planning

September 6th, 2023 · September 28th, 2023 · October 18th, 2023 · February 21st, 2024 · March 13th, 2024

AMA - Evaluating Affective and Other Mental Health Complications After Brain Trauma

  • Introduction to mental health symptoms associated with brain trauma
  • Concussion, PPCS, Suspected CTE, PTSD, ADHD, and OCD
  • Evaluating and distinguishing symptom presentations
  • Practical guidance for clinical assessments
  • Evidence based strategies for symptom management

February 28, 2024 · March 20, 2024 · April 17, 2024

Management of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)

  • Overview of CTE
  • Pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic challenges, and management strategies
  • Latest research on CTE
  • Explore the potential future role of the Traumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome (TES) criteria in evaluating probable cases during life

Intimate Partner Violence and Brain Injury: A Training for Social Workers, Medical Providers, and the Community

This course led by Social Worker Dr. Sonya Crabtree-Nelson, PhD, and Psychologist Dr. Dorothy Kozlowski, PhD, is a practical training to provide participants with essential skills and knowledge skills for recognizing, assessing, and responding to IPV/DV survivors, particularly those who have experienced brain injuries.

The course equips participants with practical strategies for safety planning tailored to IPV/DV survivors, emphasizing trauma-informed approaches and culturally competent care. Additionally, it explores best practices for intervention and support, highlighting the significance of interdisciplinary collaboration and survivor-centered care.

The Intersection of Domestic Violence and Brain Injury

This course led by Psychologist Dr. Dorothy Kozlowski, PhD, and Social Worker Dr. Sonya Crabtree-Nelson, PhD will delve into the intersection of intimate partner violence/domestic violence (IPV/DV) and brain injuries.

Attendees will gain essential knowledge and skills for recognizing, assessing, and responding to IPV/DV survivors, particularly those who have experienced brain injuries.

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