This study guide was created to provide family medicine residents with a concise and comprehensive resource for the management of concussion. It is a compilation of the most relevant sections and algorithms from current concussion guidelines and resources. The end of the guide also provides other resources for concussion training that can be used to suit different learning styles.
The competency-based learning objectives of this curriculum are as follows:
To recognize that concussion is a clinical diagnosis with specific diagnostic criteria & to rule
out other organic causes
To manage acute and chronic non-complex concussion symptoms and return to activities
To utilize resources and initiate referrals early for complex concussion cases