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Concussion 2024 Save the Date

 

OVERVIEW
The University of Kansas Health System Center for Concussion Management and guest faculty will demonstrate an integrated therapeutic approach to successful concussion symptom resolution and improved patient outcomes. Specialists in neurology, physical, occupational, speech and vestibular therapies, mental health, primary care, sports medicine, and neuropsychology will contribute to this patient-centered approach.
 
LOCATION
KU Medical Center
Health Education Building
Kansas City, KS
 
REGISTRATION FEES
Healthcare Professionals: $150
Students: $50
*Cancellations will incur a $15 fee
*No cancellations after March 29
KU Med Center Health Education Building
 

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TARGET AUDIENCE
This symposium is designed for practicing physicians, APRNs and Registered Nurses, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language-Hearing Professionals, Certified Athletic Trainers, and other providers involved in management of concussions.
 
AGENDA
6:30 AM - 7:00 AM
Registration & Breakfast

6:55 AM - 7:00 AM
Welcome & Overview

Michael Rippee, MD
Associate Professor, Sports Neurologist and Medical Director of the Center for Concussion Management
The University of Kansas Health System

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Current Research 
Fear-Related Psychological Factors and Persisting Symptoms after Concussion
Kathrine Buzzanca-Fried
Doctoral Candidate in the Department of Rehabilitation Science
University of Florida
OXE-103 for treatment of subacute concussion
Michael Rippee, MD

Evaluation of Saccadometry in Patients Presenting with Concussion
Lauren Mann, PhD
Associate Clinical Professor in Hearing
The University of Kansas Health System

Mallory Miller, AuD, CCC-A
Clinical Assistant Professor, Vestibular Audiologist
The University of Kansas Health System

Examining Brain Injury Biomarker Neurofilament Light in Female Soccer Players

Aaron Carbuhn, PhD, RD, CSSD
Assistant Professor, Department of Dietetics and Nutrition, School of Health Professions
The University of Kansas Medical Center

8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
Review of the Consensus Guidelines Update


8:50 AM - 9:00 AM
Break & Exhibits


9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
Breakout 1 (Choose one)
Dry Needling for Headaches
Dana Young, DPT
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine Performance Center
The University of Kansas Health System

A Focus on Attention following Concussion
Courtney Heitz, MA, L/CCC-SLP
The University of Kansas Health System

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Post-Traumatic Headache Phenotypes

Trevor Gerson, MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Headache Specialist
Childrens Mercy Hospital

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Walking the Tightrope of CTE

Michael S. Jaffee, MD
Professor and Chair, Department of Neurology
University of Florida

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch


1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Non-Credible Presentations

Patrick Jon Armistead-Jehle, PhD, ABPP-CN
Chief, Concussion Clinic
Munson Army Health Center, Fort Leavenworth, KS

1:50 PM - 2:00 PM
Break & Exhibits

2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Breakout 2 (Choose one)
Raising the Bar in Motor Learning Interventions… Linking Function to Return to Activity
Rebecca Bliss, PT, DPT, DHSc
Clinical Associate Professor
Dept of Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science and Athletic Training
University of Kansas Medical Center

Cognitive and Behavioral Treatment of Depression and Anxiety Symptoms Post-Concussion

Richard H. Nobles, PhD
Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology
The University of Kansas Health System

2:50 PM - 3:00 PM
Break & Exhibits

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Roundtable Discussion w/ Panel of Speakers

Michael Rippee, MD
Rebecca Bliss, PT, DPT, DHSc
Aaron Carbuhn, PhD, RD, CSSD
Richard H. Nobles, PhD
Lauren Mann, PhD
Kathrine Buzzanca-Fried, Doctoral Candidate
Patrick Jon Armistead-Jehle, PhD, ABPP-CN
Trevor Gerson, MD
 
Conference Overview
 
ACCREDITATION
In support of improving patient care, University of Kansas Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physician: AMA 
The University of Kansas Medical Center Office of Continuing Medical Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 7AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the series.
Interprofessional Continuing Education
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 7 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
APRNs/RNs: KSBN
The University of Kansas Medical Center Area Health Education Center East is approved as a provider of CNE by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. This course offering is approved for 7 contact hours applicable for APRN or RN relicensure. Kansas State Board of Nursing provider number: LT0056-0749.  Karen Aufdemberge, RN.
Physical Therapists: KPTA
Anticipated approval by The American Physical Therapy Association of Kansas for 7.0 Continuing Education hours. For reporting purposes, participants requesting credit will need to submit their license number when completing the online evaluation.
Occupational Therapists: KOTA
Approval of 7 hours of credit by The Kansas Occupational Therapy Association's Continuing Education Committee.
Speech, Language, Hearing: ASHA
Anticipated approval of 0.7 ASHA CEUs by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
 
Certified Athletic Trainers 
Anticipated approval by the Sports Medicine & Performance Center at The University of Kansas Health System (BOC AP#P8785) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc.
 
SPEAKER & PLANNING COMMITTEE DISCLOSURES
 
The following individuals have no financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients to disclose:
Patrick Jon Armistead-Jehle, PhD, ABPP-CN
Rebecca Bliss, PT, DPT, DHSc
Jared Bruce, PhD
Autumn Burton, MPA
Katherine Buzzanca-Fried, BS
Aaron Carbuhn, PhD, RD, CSSD
Bill Condon, PT, MPT
Eric Ecklund-Johnson, PhD
Courtney Heitz, MA, L/CCC-SLP
Michael S. Jaffee, MD
Jamie Johnson, SLP, L/CCC-SLP, BCS-S
Tanya Filardi, MD
Lauren Mann, PhD
Jennifer Medellin, MSN
Mallory Miller, AuD, CCC-A
Richard Nobles, PhD
Michael Rippee, MD
Dana Young, DPT
 
The following individual has disclosed a financial relationship with one or more ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients:
Trevor Gerson, MD: Theranica - Advisory Committee Member - Relationship Ended
 

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