Concussion course curriculum

10 hour course

  • 2

    Module A: Diagnosis, Risk Factors, and Symptom Domains

    • Introduction

    • Persistent Postconcussion Symptoms

    • Postconcussion headache differential diagnosis

    • Postconcussion dizziness differential diagnosis

    • Fatigue

    • Sleep Problems

    • Learning Check

  • 3

    Module B: R2P System

    • Introduction

    • How does the R2P™ System work?

    • Meet George...

    • Clinical History

    • Neurological Screen

    • Cervicogenic Screen

    • Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

    • Ocular Motor Screen

    • Vestibular Ocular Reflex Screen

    • Balance

    • Exercise Tolerance

    • Mental Health Screen

    • Putting it all together...

    • Supplementary Resources

    • Learning Check

  • 4

    Module C: Case Studies

    • Introduction

    • Case study #1

    • Learning Check

    • Case Study #2

    • Learning Check

    • Case study #3

    • Learning Check

    • Case Study #4

    • Learning Check

  • 5

    Module D: Next Steps

    • Keep your learning going

    • Before you go...

How you will learn

Engage in course content using interactive features

  • Videos

    Video discussions and demonstrations of concussion assessment techniques.

  • Downloadable resources

    Download clinical concussion assessment forms, algorithms, and worksheets.

  • Case studies

    Consolidate your learning with clinical concussion case studies throughout the course.

  • Links

    Access additional concussion resources through links to other material.

  • Discussion boards

    Interact with other concussion course participants by engaging in discussion boards.

  • Learning checks

    Assess your understanding of concussion with learning checks at the end of each module.

Learn from a concussion expert

Meet your instructor

PT, PhD, FCAMPT, SPC Diploma, CAFCI

Jacquie van Ierssel

Dr. Jacquie van Ierssel has over 25 years of professional experience as a clinician, researcher, and educator in health sciences. She is a CAMPT-Certified Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manual and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists (FCAMPT) and Sport Physiotherapy Canada (SPC) Diploma holder. Her research focuses on two main areas: (1) improving clinical decision-making related to concussion recovery and return to sport; and (2) harnessing the power of technology to bridge gap between research and patient-centred care. As a Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Postdoctoral Fellow at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Jacquie developed an innovative dual-task balance test that better identifies balance problems than the current standard. Her research has been adopted into clinical practice, informed industry programs of care, received international recognition (International Brain Injury Association), and has been published in high impact journals. She has presented on concussion at numerous conferences, scientific meetings, on broadcast interviews, and has won clinical teaching awards. As a committee member of the 6th International Consensus on Concussion, Jacquie contributed to the development of standardized concussion assessment tools, including the SCAT6™, Child SCAT6™, SCOAT6™, Child SCOAT6™, and CRT6™ that translate research into actionable practice. She has also held leadership positions on national pediatric and adult concussion guidelines and on national professional committees. As a Clinical Research Educator for the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Jacquie is currently co-developing competency-based training for researchers to increase clinical trial capacity in Canada. She has previously taught undergraduate and graduate students as a Part-time Professor at the University of Ottawa, and Adjunct Lecturer and Clinical Supervisor at the University of Toronto.

What participants are saying...

5 star rating

R2P Assessment of PPCS

Alia Pfeiffer

Excellent, systematic way of assessing and treating PPCS. Has clarified treating this cohort of patients. Thank you

Excellent, systematic way of assessing and treating PPCS. Has clarified treating this cohort of patients. Thank you

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4 star rating

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Manon dionne

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FAQs

  • Is there a prerequisite for this concussion course?

    No. You can register for each concussion course individually. However, you can bundle all three courses together for a discount!

  • Will I get a certificate?

    Yes. Once you have completed all concussion course material, you will automatically receive a course certificate.

  • How long do I have to complete the concussion course?

    Busy life? No worries, we get it! You have full access to all concussion course material for one year.

  • Are there continuing education credits?

    Absolutely! This course is accredited by the CMTBC for 10 CECs for Cycle 13. As a CATA Accredited Provider, this course is pre-approved for 4 CATA CEUs.

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