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Sport Related Concussions in High School Athletes: Issues in Concussion

Date: Friday, October 26, 2012

Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Sponsor: Foothills AHEC

Presenter:
Dr. James Mullin
Board Certified Neuropsychologist
Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc.

Session Description:
An estimated 1.6-3.8 million sports- and recreation-related concussions occur in the United States each year. During 2001-2005,children and youth ages 5-18 years accounted for 2.4 million sports-related emergency department (ED) visits annually, of which 6% (135,000) involved a concussion. Dr. Mullin will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and strategies in the management of sport related concussions.

Registration: Pre-registration is required to attend this event via the internet.

Credit Statement:
Application has been made to UGA School of Social Work

Application has been made to Georgia Department of Public Health Emergency Medical Services

Accreditation: The Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Health Sciences University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation: The Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Health Sciences University designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CEUs: This activity includes 1.50 hours of instruction and attendance at the entire activity is approved by Georgia Health Sciences University for a maximum of .150 Continuing Education

1.33 contact hours
Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Georgia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's COA.

Activity # 2012-14A.

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