The Connectivity Concussion in Older Adults Short Course is designed to provide those working within the aged care sector with the information they need to take an evidence-based approach when responding to and managing concussion injuries. The course is self-paced and should only take approximately 20 minutes to complete.
You will discover:
Module I: What is a concussion and how do they occur?
Module II: Recognising a concussion
Module III: Responding to a potential concussion, concussion management and recovery (including special considerations for aged care)
The course additionally provides guidance on return to activity, as well as providing downloadable fact sheets covering Concussion in Older Adults, Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms in Older Adults, and our Concussion Management Pathway.
Enrolling in our course will take you to the Concussion in Older Adults Short Course landing page where you will need to create an account. Creating an account is super easy, with a small fee of $25 to complete the Concussion in Older Adults Short Course.
At the conclusion of the Concussion in Older Adults Short Course there is the opportunity to download a personalised Concussion in Older Adults Short Course certificate of completion.
This is particularly relevant to aged care workers, carers, nurses and anyone else who may require or want evidence of completion of the Concussion in Older Adults Short Course.
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The Concussion in Older Adults Short Course has been accredited by the Australian College of Rural & Remote Medicine as an activity under the 2023 – 2025 Professional Development Framework as an accredited CPD activity.
Upon completion of the Concussion in Older Adults Short Course, you will be given the option to download your certificate.
You will complete the following modules:
Module I: What is a concussion and how do they occur?
Module II: Recognising a concussion
Module III: Responding to a potential concussion, concussion management and recovery
These modules also include special considerations for older adults and aged care.
There is a cost of $25 to complete the Concussion in Older Adults Short Course as this has been specifically developed for those who work in aged care or community care, and counts towards Continuing Professional Development points.