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Identifying and Treating Concussion/mTBI in Service Members and Veterans

This free online course will help healthcare workers in the civilian community diagnose and treat mild traumatic brain injury or concussion in their patients who have been in combat.

What You'll Find Here

Introduction

Captain J. L. Hancock, Introductory Video

Begin the course by watching this video with Capt. J.L. Hancock, physician and Naval officer.

About Concussion/mTBI

About Concussions m/TBI

Learn the signs and symptoms of a concussion or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) sustained during military service (while deployed and stateside), including the most common presenting symptoms

Diagnosis

How to Diagnose a Concussion/mTBI

Learn the diagnostic criteria for concussion/mTBI and key information to elicit during a patient interview when military concussion/mTBI is suspected

Prognosis

Military TBI Prognosis

Learn more about the relationship between symptom reporting and ultimate recovery.

Treatment

Treating Concussion/mTBI in Service Members and Veterans

Learn more about the treatment guidelines to follow for common longer-lasting signs and symptoms of concussion/mTBI

Resources

Additional Resources: Identifying and Treating Concussion/mTBI in Service Members and Veterans

Additional resources for health care providers, patients, and families.

Post-Test

Additional Resources: Identifying and Treating Concussion/mTBI in Service Members and Veterans: Post-Test

Check to see what you've learned with this brief post-test.

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