Course Code :
Concussion & Spinal Management Seminar
Location: Noble Park, Bulleen and Bandoora or your venue for group bookings
Instructor : Healthcare Professional (Registered Nurse, Paramedic or Doctor)
Concussion & Spinal Management Seminar
Purpose
The aim of this is to develop an understanding on what concussion is and how it can affect us, how to recognize signs of concussion and to understand the seriousness of it.
You will get an introduction to spinal injuries, the use of different types of collars and spine boards and how to manage a situation of suspected spinal injury.
Entry Requirements
Participants must be able to do lifting.
Format
- 3 hour face to face at your/our venue or 3 hour online webinar
Qualification Issued
Statement of Attainment – Concussion & Spinal Management Seminar
- Legislative Authorisations : This is a non-accredited course delivered in workshop format
- Certificate Validity Legislature : No renewal required
Notes
Due to the practical components of the course, participants are advised to wear comfortable clothing.
Learning Objectives
- understanding concussion
- Signs and Symptoms
- Impact on the brain
- Second Impact Syndrome
- Observations
- Escalation
- Medications
- Return to training & competition
- Spinal injuries: Lumbar Sprains& Strains,Herniated/Ruptured Disk, Compression Fractures
- Immobilisation
- Collars
- Spine Boards
- Management
- Examination
- Log Roll Technique
