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"Ahead of the Game" 2017 Iowa Concussion Conference
Sheraton West Des Moines
1800 50th St
West Des Moines , IA 50266
515-223-1800
Thursday, August 10, 2017, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM CDT
Category: Conference

 

Addressing a critical statewide need for current, accurate, and reliable information about concussion and other brain injury, the  2017 “Ahead of the Game” Concussion Conference kicks off a new, ongoing statewide initiative to implement evidence-based protocols for multi-disciplinary, team-based concussion management.

 

Local and national medical, public health, education and legal experts will share the current landscape and best practices regarding identification of and response to concussion. In addition, the new state-endorsed, community-based concussion management program called “REAP” will be introduced.

REAP is based on four core strategies (Reduce • Educate • Accommodate • Pace) needed to ensure effective and safe concussion response.

 Attendees—parents, coaches, educators, and health-care professionals—will learn how to recognize and respond to youth concussion, and understand their respective team roles in recovery. They will gain an understanding of best practices to avoid and minimize lasting effects of brain injury and learn how to help children safely return to the playing field and the classroom after concussion.

 
Cost: $25.00 for Families and Educators, $75.00 for professionals.