Concussion CN Exam

Concussions & Cranial Nerve Exam of Motor Vehicle Injuries

About This Course

We know that half of all concussions occur in motor vehicle collisions (MVC) and that it is estimated 70-80% of people involved in a MVA will suffer a concussion. While symptoms that should lead to a diagnosis the word “concussion” rarely appears in files from chiropractors, medical doctors or even emergency departments.

In this 15 hour continuing education course, you will learn:

• What gets injured in a mild traumatic brain injury
• How to perform a complete examination to document the injuries and progress
• What therapies can be used in office or at home

Course Purpose and Objective

Purpose: to make doctors aware of the symptomology, diagnosing and treatment of this ultimate soft tissue injury.

Objective: understanding mechanism and dynamics of injury, symptomology and proper testing to diagnose concussions

Summary

• Clinical findings are discussed and demonstrated.
• Diagnosis and treatment is made simple through understanding the mechanism and dynamics of brain trauma
• The most common symptoms and structures injured will be addressed
• Complicating factors that will commonly be seen in motor vehicle injuries
• Complete cranial nerve examination.
• Additional testing that can be done in office or referred out