B-8: The Physiotherapists

Role in Concussion
Management

Instructors

Codi Isaac, PT (no relevant financial relationships to disclose)

Course
Description

Learn about the physiology of concussion and the role of ImPACT

neurocognitive testing in the evaluation and management of sports
concussion from an ImPACT Trained Physiotherapist, Codi Isaac, PT.
Codi will discuss the integral role physiotherapists play in a
multidisciplinary concussion management team as well as the use of
ImPACT neurocognitive testing to improve outcomes through the
identification of clinical trajectory pathways.

Time

65:20

Educational Level

Beginner

Prerequisites

None

Format

Pre-recorded Lecture

Target Audience

The target audience for this course is physiotherapists outside of the

United States. Content presented may also be applicable to Sports
Medicine Physicians, Primary Care Physicians, Nurse Practitioners,
Physician Assistants, Clinical Psychologists, Neuropsychologists,
Registered Nurses, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and
Athletic Trainers.

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Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, the learner will be able to:

Identify the three clinical trajectories in which physiotherapists

may be involved.

Identify the clinical utility of at least three clinical assessment

tools used by physiotherapists in the management of
concussion.

State the importance of a multidisciplinary team in the

management of concussion with reference to a
comprehensive case study.

Cancellation Policy

If you are unable to participate in an ImPACT Training Workshop

that you have paid for you may request: (i) a refund, but only if you
provide lmPACT with at least three (3) calendar days notice in
advance of the workshop; (ii) reschedule to participate in another
workshop of equal or lesser value; or (iii) substitute someone to
participate in the workshop in your place. If you provide notice to
ImPACT fewer than three (3) calendar days in advance of the
workshop, you may reschedule to participate in another event of
equal or lesser value or substitute someone in your place, but you
cannot receive a refund. All cancellations and refund requests
must be submitted by the purchaser to lmPACT Applications, Inc.
and emailed to training@impacttest.com.

Completion Policy

Learners must view the course in its entirety to be issued a

statement of credit.

Assessing
Achievement of
Objectives

Learning objectives are assessed within the post-course evaluation

that is emailed to participants following completion of a course.

Accessibility
Statement

Participants who have special needs are encouraged to contact

program organizers so that all reasonable efforts to accommodate
these needs can be made.

Other Disclaimers

The purpose of this course is not to promote goods or services.

There are no outside sponsors for this course.

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Continuing Education Credits

Athletic Trainers

ImPACT Applications, Inc. (BOC AP# P3429) is approved

by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing
education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible
for a maximum of 1.00 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs
should claim only those hours actually spent in the
educational program.

Physical Therapists

At this time ImPACT is not able to offer pre-approved continuing

education credits to physical therapists for this course. You will
receive a certificate of attendance for each of our courses with
contact hours listed. Review your state laws to determine if this
training can be applied toward continuing education without
pre-approval.

Physicians

At this time, ImPACT is not able to offer AMA PRA Category 1

Credits. You will receive a certificate of attendance for each of our
courses with contact hours listed. Review your local, state, and
national Medical Society laws to determine if this training can be
applied towards AMA PRA Category 2 Credits. Click here for more
information on the AMA PRA Credit System.

Other Healthcare
Professions

At this time ImPACT is not able to offer continuing education

credits to occupational therapists, psychologists, registered
nurses, or other healthcare professionals. We are in the process
of applying to be able to offer credits to as many disciplines as
possible and hope to have the ability to offer credits at future
training events.

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Codi Isaac, PT
Sport Physiotherapist (cert.)
Owner, Isaac Physiotherapy

Codi graduated from the University of Alberta in 2007 with a Master of

Science in Physical Therapy. Since her graduation, she has worked in private
practice and sporting environments. Her expertise is in restoring function and
participation in life, work and recreational activities for her patients. In
addition to her Masters of Science she completed her Duke Vestibular
Competency in July 2015. She has achieved her Sport Physiotherapist
certificate and has over 1250 hours on-field with ice hockey, gymnastics,
soccer, rugby (IRB Womens Rugby World Cup) and curling (Tim Hortons
Brier). Codi is currently working with provincial and local sporting
organizations to assist in establishing policy and implement procedures
around injury management. Her concussion knowledge comes from
countless hours of personal research, formal training and mentorship from
some of the top researchers in North America. Concussion injury makes up
the most significant part of her daily caseload. Isaac Physiotherapy provides
state-of-the art testing services and equipment along with hands-on physical
therapy for improving the unique physical characteristics that come with
concussion.

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