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Free mTBI & CTE continuing education for licensed medical professionals.

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The latest research and best-practice guidelines

Thanks to a generous sponsorship from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust and The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority, the Concussion Legacy Foundation offers free continuing education (CE) and continuing medical education (CME) content.

Through ACCME Joint Providership collaboration with Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, licensed medical professionals can receive AMA, APA, APCE, and ANCC continuing education credits (subject to availability). Participation certificates are available for all continuing education event attendees.

These educational courses provide clinicians across multiple disciplines with the latest research and best-practice guidelines to improve care for concussions, persistent post-concussion symptoms (PPCS), and suspected Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE).

On-demand access to current courses is available below.

If you attended a live session and forgot to claim credit, please follow the instructions linked to the previous event and associated date below.

Available course offerings

Access current course offerings below, and stay tuned for new events throughout the year. If you’d like to be notified about new registration opportunities or have any questions, please email [email protected].

TBI and Mental Health Crisis

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This course, led by psychiatrist Dr. David M. Reiss, explores the intricate relationship between traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and mental health crises, emphasizing the complexity of diagnosis and treatment. ​Participants will gain insight into the unpredictability of symptoms and gain understanding of how responses to interventions underscore the need for individualized, multidisciplinary approaches, requiring innovative thinking and integrated care to effectively manage the complexities of TBI-related mental health crises.

Management of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)

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This course, led by concussion and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) expert Dr. Robert Cantu, MD, provides an overview of CTE, covering its pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic challenges, and management strategies. Participants will also gain insight into the latest research on CTE and explore the potential future role of the Traumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome (TES) criteria in evaluating probable cases during life.

Intimate Partner Violence and Brain Injury: A Training for Social Workers, Medical Providers, and the Community

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This course led by Social Worker Dr. Sonya Crabtree-Nelson, PhD, and Psychologist Dr. Dorothy Kozlowski, PhD, is a practical training to provide participants with essential skills and knowledge skills for recognizing, assessing, and responding to IPV/DV survivors, particularly those who have experienced brain injuries. The course equips participants with practical strategies for safety planning tailored to IPV/DV survivors, emphasizing trauma-informed approaches and culturally competent care. Additionally, it explores best practices for intervention and support, highlighting the significance of interdisciplinary collaboration and survivor-centered care.

The Intersection of Domestic Violence and Brain Injury

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This course led by Psychologist Dr. Dorothy Kozlowski, PhD, and Social Worker Dr. Sonya Crabtree-Nelson, PhD will delve into the intersection of intimate partner violence/domestic violence (IPV/DV) and brain injuries. Attendees will gain essential knowledge and skills for recognizing, assessing, and responding to IPV/DV survivors, particularly those who have experienced brain injuries.

Past continuing education courses

Here, you can view previous courses or claim credits for continuing medical education courses you attended.

AMA & ANCC – Concussion & PCS with Dr. Robert Cantu

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  • Overview of Concussion & PCS
  • Review of clinical tools and guidelines
  • Best practices for symptom management and referral to allied health practitioners
  • Review of Return-to-Play and Return-to-Learn guidelines

AMA & ANCC – CTE Guidelines of Care with Dr. Robert Cantu

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  • Introduction to CTE: history, causes, signs & symptoms
  • Recognizing suspected CTE in the clinic
  • Clinical management of CTE
  • Overview of the NINDS Traumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome Criteria

ANCC – Concussion, PCS, & CTE with Katelynn Cataldo, NP

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  • Overview of Concussion & PCS
  • Review of clinical tools, guidelines, and referral
  • Return-to-Play and Return-to-Learn guidelines
  • Overview of CTE & clinical management of suspected CTE

AMA & APA – Clinical Approach to Patients at Risk for CTE

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  • 2021 NINDS TES Research Diagnostic Criteria
  • Role of Neuropsychology
  • Biomarkers with clinical evaluation for in vivo diagnosis
  • Clinical Workup, Diagnosis, and Therapeutic Planning

AMA – Evaluating Affective and Other Mental Health Complications After Brain Trauma

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  • Introduction to mental health symptoms associated with brain trauma
  • Concussion, PPCS, Suspected CTE, PTSD, ADHD, and OCD
  • Evaluating and distinguishing symptom presentations
  • Practical guidance for clinical assessments
  • Evidence based strategies for symptom management

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