Who Should Participate
Physiatrists looking to add or enhance concussion management in their practice, either in private practice or academic medical centers. PM&R residents may participate in the program.
Physicians have received the prerequisite medical training required for treating concussion and mild TBI. Advanced practice providers (APPs) may register for and participate in the education program if they are sponsored by a physiatrist. Only physicians will be eligible to earn a certificate of completion after passing the assessment components. (Note: APP members of the Academy are automatically considered to be sponsored and do not need to take any further action to register; non-member APPs may contact education@aapmr.org for more information on how to submit documentation of physiatrist sponsorship).
Disclaimer:
The STEP Concussion Program has been designed to provide practicing physiatrists with in-depth updates on current science, diagnostics, and treatments, including hands-on training techniques. The Program is intended for those with knowledge, training, and experience in physiatry. It has not been designed to provide training to other healthcare professionals, whose backgrounds and educations may vary widely.
Non-physiatrists may apply to participate in the Program. However, to ensure the Program proceeds efficiently at an advanced level, and is of high-quality for our participants, non-physiatrists will only be accepted if deemed appropriate by AAPM&R’s STEP Concussion and Mild TBI Certificate Program Workgroup. For instance, specialists/providers who practice in conjunction with physiatrists or who are board-certified in Brain Injury Medicine may be offered admission.
Before registering: Non-physiatrists should contact education@aapmr.org to inquire about how to apply and be considered for acceptance into the Program. This needs to be done before registering for the Program.
Learning Objectives
After completion of the STEP Concussion and Mild TBI Certificate Program, participants should be able to:
- Describe the epidemiology of concussion in different age groups, sexes, and types of trauma.
- Identify modifying risk factors for sustaining a concussion and for persisting symptoms and complications.
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of concussion and mild TBI.
- Perform an in-office assessment and on-field assessment.
- Evaluate the long-term prognosis of patients suffering from concussion and mild TBI using current consensus guidelines.
- Identify special populations and psychosocial modifiers to customize treatment plans for specific patients based on current best practices.
- Describe the prevention management tools needed to treat the patient population.
- Demonstrate appropriate concussion management strategies and understand the impact on patients.