Arizona Telemedicine Program and American Indian Health – Area Health Education Center
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Event Description
The Arizona Telemedicine Program, Southwest Telehealth Resource Center, and
American Indian Health - Area Health Education Center invite you to a free one-hour CME webinar. CME provided by The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson.
Let's play ball: Recognizing and managing concussions in youth and adolescent athletes
This webinar will equip healthcare providers and clinical staff serving tribal communities with the knowledge and tools to recognize, evaluate, and manage concussions in youth and adolescent athletes. Participants will learn to identify key signs and symptoms of concussion and apply evidence-based return-to-play protocols to support safe recovery. Emphasis will be placed on early intervention and collaborative approaches that prioritize the health and long-term well-being of student-athletes.
This webinar is made possible through funding provided by Health Resources and Services Administration, Office for the Advancement of Telehealth (U1U42527).
Presenter Details
Yvette Brown-Shirley, MD (Navajo/Diné)
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Barrow Brain Injury & Sports Neurology Center Barrow Neurological Institute
Outcome Objectives
- Describe the signs and symptoms of concussion in youth and adolescent athletes.
- Explain how to implement evidense-based return-to-play protocols to guide clinical managements and ensure safe reintegration of youth athletes into sports following concussion.
Accreditation Statement
The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Relevant Financial Relationships Statement(s):
University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson Office of Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME's Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). The CME office reviewers have nothing to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.