Concussion 2018

INTRODUCTION

This continuing education activity is administered by the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) as an Agency providing continuing education credit. Individuals who complete this program and earn a 70% or higher score on the post test will be awarded 0.5 NAPNAP contact hours, of which 0 is pharmacology content.

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The recording is sponsored by Pediatric Emergency Care SIG.

Copyright 2018 © by National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP)

Target Audience

Pediatric-focused advanced practice registered nurses

Learning Objectives

  • Define concussion.
  • Discuss the PECARN recommendations around when to obtain a CT, the Pediatric Head CT rule.
  • Explain the stepwise approach to when to return to play for sports related concussion.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.50 Contact hours
Course opens: 
12/31/2018
Course expires: 
01/24/2021
Cost:
$10.00

Michelle Widecan, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, CPNP-AC, CPEN:  APRN Program Lead, Emergency Medicine, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center; Adjunct Instructor, University of Cincinnati 

 

FACULTY DISCLOSURES 

 

Dr. Widecan has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Available Credit

  • 0.50 Contact hours

Price

Cost:
$10.00
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