Concussion Clinical Mastery · Module 3 of 8
Practical Assessment & Acute Concussion Management
Clinical reasoning for cervical assessment, cranial nerve examination, VOMS, BESS interpretation, clinical decision-making, and acute management protocols. Hands-on skills practised at the workshop.
Learning Objectives
Apply hands-on clinical skills to perform comprehensive concussion assessments in real-world settings.
Execute systematic cervical spine evaluation including ROM, special tests, and differentiation protocols.
Perform complete cranial nerve screening using efficient, evidence-based examination techniques.
Administer and interpret VOMS (Vestibulo-Ocular Motor Screening) with accurate symptom scoring.
Conduct BESS (Balance Error Scoring System) testing with proper positioning and error identification.
Integrate multi-modal assessment findings to formulate clinical diagnoses and management plans.
Implement acute concussion management protocols including red flag identification and patient education.
13 more sections in this module
- Cervical Assessment: Clinical Flowchart
- Cervical Special Tests: Procedures & Interpretation
- Musculoskeletal Involvement in Concussion
- Cranial Nerve Examination: Step-by-Step Protocol
- VOMS: Practical Procedures & Scoring
- Oculomotor Dysfunction in Concussion
- BESS: Practical Testing Protocol & Error Scoring
- Clinical Decision Checkpoints
- Acute Management: First 72 Hours
- Case Scenarios: Integrating Multi-Modal Assessment
- Module 3 Summary: Practical Assessment & Acute Management
- Module 3 Quick Reference: Assessment Integration & Decision-Making
- Module 3 Quick Reference: Oculomotor, MSK & Practical Skills
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8 modules · 8 CPD hours online (up to 14 with the practical day) · endorsed by Osteopathy Australia.
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